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mch

Username: mch2236

Location: Turkey

Playing Since: 2014-01-02 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟♟♟

Chess.com

Daily: 1008
1W / 0L / 0D
Rapid: 1023
0W / 1L / 0D
Blitz: 2749
9924W / 7798L / 2172D
Bullet: 2541
2W / 2L / 0D

Profile: mch2236

Meet mch2236, a blitz virtuoso with a knack for lightning-fast checkmates and an impressive knack for climbing the rating ladder from a modest 1500 in 2014 to a blazing peak of 2819 in December 2023. Starting as the ultimate undefeated newbie with 3 straight blitz wins in early 2014, mch soon transformed into a tactical whirlwind, dominating the board with over 8,987 wins in blitz alone.

Playing Style

Known to savor long endgames (playing an average of ~80 moves per win) and demonstrate solid psychological endurance (a tilt factor of only 10, which is apparently just enough to keep things spicy), mch mixes patient strategy with sharp tactics. This player has an 83% comeback rate — proving no lead is safe when they’re on the warpath.

White pieces have brought extra luck with a win rate of 53.35%, while Black pieces hold strong at nearly 47%. Early resignations are rare but happen just enough to keep opponents hopeful. The favorite battleground seems to be blitz chess, although mch dabbles cleverly in daily, bullet, and rapid formats.

Favorite Openings

Indian Game and its many nuanced variations are mch’s playground. With thousands of games honing this line—especially the East Indian London System, boasting a win rate north of 54%—mch clearly enjoys orchestrating queenside attacks and positional pressure. Other preferred openings include the London System (winning over 51% of those battles) and the aggressive Modern Defense, where mch’s win rate soars near 60%.

Recent Battles

The latest clash on June 2nd, 2025, sealed by an elegant checkmate against A-P-Ero, showcased mch's signature style: strong center control, subtle pressure, and timely strikes that make opponents face their doom on the board. Wins by resignation and on time pepper the recent games, hinting that mch’s opponents are often left baffled and in time trouble.

Quirks & Trivia

  • Longest winning streak: 14 games (imagine that confidence!)
  • Longest losing streak: a mere 10 games, proving even heroes have their off days.
  • Best time to challenge mch: 1 AM — whether a caffeine-fueled genius or nocturnal ninja, don't schedule late-night rematches.
  • Top nemesis ingrained in the logs: “bswpaulsen” with 91 encounters — friendly rivalry or pain, that’s a chess tale worth discovering!

Summary

With almost 18,000 blitz games under the belt, mch2236 is not just a chess player but a steadfast blitz battler with a sense of humor about losses and a hunger for tactical thrill. Whether threatening checkmate or outmaneuvering opponents in complex positions, mch is a force to reckon with on chess.com arenas. Ready to spot them on the virtual battlefield? Better bring your best game—because mch isn’t just playing; mch is winning under pressure.

Chess.com profile link: mch2236


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Coach Chesswick

What went well in your blitz games

You showed good initiative and the ability to create pressure when you could activate your pieces. In your recent win, you used a forcing sequence that put real tactical pressure on your opponent and helped you convert the advantage to a clean finish.

  • You kept your pieces active and coordinated, especially when you had the initiative, which helped you seize chances to win material or create threats against the king.
  • Your practical handling under time pressure paid off in several games, showing you can stay calm and push through decisive sequences even when the position is sharp.
  • When the position allowed, you found good lines to simplify on your terms and maintain your momentum toward the goal of finishing the game with a clear plan.

Areas to improve

  • Time management in blitz: try to establish a quick, repeatable plan for the first 8–12 moves and avoid spending too long on non-critical decisions. Use a simple two-plan approach: (1) prioritize central activity and piece development, (2) identify a concrete tactical or strategic idea within a couple of moves.
  • Endgame technique: some losses suggest there’s room to improve converting advantages in rook- and pawn endings. Focus on basic principles like activating the king, connecting rooks, creating a passer, and knowing simple rook endgame patterns.
  • Tactical vigilance: while you execute strong tactics, be mindful of the opponent’s counterplay after exchanges. Develop a habit of a quick blunder check—scan for loose pieces, undefended squares, and back-rank weaknesses right after capturing.
  • Opening familiarity: you flexibly explore several lines. Consider solidifying a couple of main openings and study their typical middlegame plans so you can reach your preferred structures more confidently and avoid early, awkward trades.

Practice plan and next steps

  • Daily routine: 15–20 minutes of tactics, 10–15 minutes of endgame practice (focus on rook endings first), and a quick review of the last 2–3 blitz games to identify one key moment and an alternative line you missed.
  • Endgames: work on rook endings and pawn endgames. Learn the core ideas for activating the king, maximizing rook activity, and creating or stopping passed pawns.
  • Opening depth: pick two openings you enjoy (for example, one that leads to active middlegames and one that leads to solid structures). Build a short reference of typical plans, key squares for rooks and minor pieces, and common tactical motifs you should watch for.
  • In-game decisions: practice a two-plan framework during your games. If you’re unsure between two moves, choose the safer developing move that keeps your king safe and maintains activity, rather than stretching for a risky tactic.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
the_sherman_variation 8W / 10L / 0D View
Edgar Karagyozian 5W / 1L / 0D View
Srinath Narayanan 0W / 1L / 0D View
knightmare_to_others 1W / 0L / 0D View
darhild 0W / 0L / 1D View
69360420obama 2W / 0L / 0D View
Ishanaxade 1W / 1L / 0D View
loreidelmambo 1W / 1L / 0D View
tolyanius 2W / 2L / 1D View
Adam Collins 1W / 0L / 0D View
Most Played Opponents
BSWPaulsen 48W / 43L / 25D View Games
Paul Szuper 30W / 36L / 6D View Games
Nebojsa Djordjevic 37W / 25L / 9D View Games
Zoran Stojcevski 31W / 21L / 6D View Games
Rasan04 28W / 19L / 10D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2541 2742
2024 2481 2696
2023 2703
2022 2646 1023
2021 2522
2020 2567 1008
2019 2484
2018 2362
2014 1500
Rating by Year20142018201920202021202220232024202527421500YearRatingBulletBlitz

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 859W / 606L / 257D 771W / 743L / 199D 87.3
2024 941W / 600L / 233D 803W / 762L / 213D 86.3
2023 524W / 367L / 116D 474W / 423L / 108D 84.9
2022 687W / 510L / 151D 650W / 569L / 145D 83.3
2021 411W / 266L / 47D 332W / 330L / 66D 81.6
2020 854W / 549L / 170D 723W / 661L / 157D 82.7
2019 755W / 490L / 131D 671W / 603L / 108D 81.1
2018 211W / 117L / 29D 185W / 147L / 22D 79.4
2014 2W / 0L / 0D 1W / 0L / 0D 47.3

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 3143 1633 1166 344 52.0%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 2194 1112 801 281 50.7%
Czech Defense 1921 921 833 167 47.9%
Australian Defense 1424 807 491 126 56.7%
Philidor Defense 1403 621 620 162 44.3%
East Indian Defense 1328 718 457 153 54.1%
Amazon Attack 1222 592 484 146 48.5%
Döry Defense 652 339 215 98 52.0%
King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation 518 246 219 53 47.5%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 333 159 120 54 47.8%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Philidor Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Australian Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
East Indian Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Ruy Lopez 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 14 0
Losing 10 1
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