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MCMLIII

Playing Since: 2016-12-01 (Active)

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Daily: 862
144W / 129L / 11D
Rapid: 922
8163W / 8259L / 763D
Blitz: 710
5388W / 5444L / 459D

Chess Player Profile: MCMLIII

Meet MCMLIII, a chess enthusiast whose journey through the ranks is as colorful as a grandmaster's opening repertoire (and almost as mysterious). Over the years, MCMLIII has battled across multiple time controls—blitz, rapid, and daily—showcasing a fighting spirit that any pawn would envy.

A Rollercoaster of Ratings

Starting strong in 2016 with a blitz rating around 1200, MCMLIII’s journey has been a fascinating blend of highs and occasional humbling lows. From peaking around 1338 Blitz points early on to some tough seasons with rapid drops to the mid-700s in recent blitz games, this player proves resilience is key. Rapid and daily ratings hover mostly around the 900-1300 range, with a notable peak daily rating of 1321 in 2021, showing they're no stranger to grinding out wins over longer time controls.

Playing Style & Psychology

MCMLIII has a low early resignation rate (just 1.26%), sticking it out when the going gets tough. They tend to play longer games with an average of 68 moves to victory and don't shy away from deep endgames, with a 68.5% frequency there. Interestingly, their comeback rate is an impressive 81%, turning lost positions back around like a chess Houdini. And they have a 100% success rate after losing a piece—clearly, despair is not in their playbook!

Psychologically, the tilt factor is kept low at 12 (remember, chess is a marathon, not a sprint), but watch out if you catch them on a Friday—win rates slightly peak then (48.2%), perhaps fueled by weekend anticipation.

Win-Loss Records & Favorite Opponents

With over 5,300 wins in blitz and more than 7,000 in rapid, MCMLIII has faced a myriad of foes. The most played opponent is ralphthefiddler with a hard-fought win rate of 55.45%. Other opponents are a mixed bag, with some notable 100% win rates against several players, and a few rivals who refuse to yield—because what’s chess without a little rivalry?

Openings & Secrets

While MCMLIII’s chosen openings remain shrouded in mystery (classified under Top Secret), their consistent win rates around 47-48% across blitz, daily, and rapid games hint at a solid and adaptable theoretical knowledge—like a cat prowling a library of chess tomes, ready to pounce.

Fun Facts & Quirks

  • Longest winning streak: An astonishing 16 games straight. Some say they were on fire… or maybe it was just the coffee.
  • Current winning streak: 4 games and counting—careful, the king is feeling bold.
  • Best hour to challenge: 11 AM, with a glowing 58.75% win rate. Early bird catches the rook!
  • The mystery of 15:00 and 17:00 hours: Believe it or not, a perfect 100% win rate at these times—possibly due to a stealth chess ritual or lucky socks.

In a Nutshell

MCMLIII is the embodiment of perseverance, adapting across formats and pushing through challenges with tactical grit and tenacity. Whether it’s blitz blitzkrieg or daily marathons, one thing’s for sure: this player always brings their best game (and an impressive comeback). So, next time you face MCMLIII, be ready for a spirited battle—because no piece is lost without a fight!


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Chess Performance Feedback for MCMLIII

Strengths

  • Opening Development: You consistently develop pieces to natural squares and castle early, which helps in setting up solid middlegame positions. Your use of systems like the Reti and Alekhine's Defense shows comfort with hypermodern ideas.
  • Attacking Spirit: In several games, you launch aggressive initiatives such as sacrifices and tactical plays (e.g., Nxf7, advanced queenside pawn pushes). This shows a willingness to create dynamic chances and put pressure on your opponents.
  • Endgame Technique: You demonstrate understanding of winning themes in endgames, successfully converting advantages into checkmates or decisive material gains, as seen in your most recent wins.

Areas for Improvement

  • Handling Pressure in Complex Positions: In some games, such as the one against linyufly, you faced difficulties managing the middle game, leading to resignations under pressure. Try working on recognizing opponent threats earlier and seek opportunities for simplification when under attack.
  • Time Management: Your clock usage is mostly good, but a few critical moments show you might need to balance faster calculation with deeper thought. Practice techniques like chunking your thinking process to avoid time trouble while maintaining quality.
  • Opening Repertoire Depth: While your chosen openings are solid, expanding your repertoire with more tactical or strategic ideas could surprise opponents and give you an edge. Consider studying common traps and ideas in your favored openings.
  • Defensive Awareness: Losses due to checkmates or material drops early in the middlegame suggest working on defensive resources. Exercises in pattern recognition for typical mating nets and tactics could be very beneficial.

Next Steps and Recommendations

  • Review your losses and identify recurring tactical patterns or missed opportunities to defend better or counterattack.
  • Practice tactical puzzles daily to sharpen calculation skills and pattern recognition.
  • Analyze key games focusing on critical junctures—especially around moves where your evaluation swung significantly.
  • Incorporate some training on positional understanding, especially pawn structures and piece coordination, which will improve your middlegame plans.
  • Stay confident and maintain your attacking mindset, but complement it with careful calculation and strategic planning.

Great job on your recent wins and fighting spirit! Consistent study and practice will surely raise your game further. Keep it up, MCMLIII!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
shadow7110 0W / 1L / 0D View
lautaroemanuelcristaldo 0W / 1L / 0D View
xarkuel 1W / 0L / 0D View
1_redder 0W / 1L / 0D View
griff772 1W / 0L / 0D View
rinku13081594 1W / 0L / 0D View
kokiclock 0W / 1L / 0D View
falli 1W / 0L / 0D View
barbas50 1W / 0L / 0D View
cnxwgitojr011 0W / 2L / 0D View
Most Played Opponents
ralphthefiddler 112W / 76L / 14D View Games
summer summer 12W / 15L / 0D View Games
trk driver 5W / 8L / 1D View Games
ayize3 4W / 7L / 1D View Games
Tania Backhoe 6W / 5L / 0D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 710 873 888
2024 749 856 931
2023 777 890 1036
2022 910 1052 1131
2021 945 1111 1146
2020 1095 1105 1315
2019 951 1047 1136
2018 1128 992 912
2017 1133 1218 1200
2016 1201
Rating by Year20162017201820192020202120222023202420251315710YearRatingBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 481W / 467L / 36D 462W / 488L / 47D 69.9
2024 969W / 912L / 74D 895W / 983L / 80D 68.3
2023 883W / 867L / 82D 840W / 907L / 82D 69.6
2022 589W / 547L / 35D 531W / 583L / 64D 70.5
2021 725W / 722L / 73D 724W / 731L / 66D 66.6
2020 901W / 843L / 97D 868W / 925L / 80D 68.8
2019 1021W / 933L / 80D 934W / 1045L / 87D 67.4
2018 855W / 813L / 68D 809W / 870L / 73D 66.8
2017 299W / 261L / 20D 265W / 309L / 16D 67.5
2016 4W / 3L / 0D 3W / 5L / 1D 79.1

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Alekhine Defense 4816 2188 2410 218 45.4%
Dresden Opening: The Goblin 2722 1321 1278 123 48.5%
Caro-Kann Defense 699 307 355 37 43.9%
Scandinavian Defense 617 320 275 22 51.9%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 585 295 272 18 50.4%
Philidor Defense 545 277 250 18 50.8%
Petrov's Defense 476 238 217 21 50.0%
French Defense 437 215 202 20 49.2%
Czech Defense 395 173 205 17 43.8%
Elephant Gambit 353 176 157 20 49.9%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Alekhine Defense 113 45 62 6 39.8%
Dresden Opening: The Goblin 74 39 33 2 52.7%
Elephant Gambit 16 9 7 0 56.2%
Scandinavian Defense 13 8 5 0 61.5%
Amar Gambit 9 5 4 0 55.6%
Philidor Defense 9 5 4 0 55.6%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation 8 3 5 0 37.5%
Sicilian Defense 7 6 1 0 85.7%
Petrov's Defense 7 4 2 1 57.1%
English Opening: Anglo-Grünfeld Defense 6 3 1 2 50.0%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Alekhine Defense 3512 1543 1836 133 43.9%
Dresden Opening: The Goblin 1542 768 707 67 49.8%
Philidor Defense 703 348 313 42 49.5%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 385 189 180 16 49.1%
Elephant Gambit 384 192 173 19 50.0%
French Defense 358 183 165 10 51.1%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 315 153 145 17 48.6%
Sicilian Defense 311 142 159 10 45.7%
Scandinavian Defense 306 161 139 6 52.6%
Petrov's Defense 275 134 133 8 48.7%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 16 0
Losing 12 2
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