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.
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