Brett Larsen

Brett Larsen (aka meddikman)

Meet Brett Larsen, a chess player whose journey through the 64 squares is as colorful as a chessboard itself. Known online as meddikman, Brett has been a fierce competitor since at least 2011, showcasing his love for the game through various time controls: Bullet, Blitz, Rapid, and Daily chess.

Playing Style & Personality

Brett is a strategic tactician with a penchant for the long game, averaging around 63 moves per win. He embraces the endgame with vigor, featuring an impressive 72.97% endgame frequency. But don’t let that fool you — his early resignation rate is only about 1.42%, proving he's not one to give up easily.

It’s clear Brett’s psychological resilience is strong, bouncing back from setbacks with a 75.77% comeback rate. However, with a tilt factor of 11, even this grandmaster-in-the-making admits to moments of frustration — probably when a sneaky fork hits his knight.

Strengths & Stats Highlights

• Peak Ratings:
  • Bullet: 1294 (Dec 2020)
  • Blitz: 1371 (Mar 2020)
  • Daily: 1436 (Feb 2019)
  • Rapid: 1633 (Feb 2011) – his most spectacular peak!
• Total Bullet games played: 13,128 with close to an even split of wins and losses, and a few heroic draws.
• Blitz record boasts 6,485 wins against 6,417 losses, plus 746 draws – plenty of thrilling duels over the board.

Opening Repertoire

Brett loves to keep his opponents guessing but favors some classic openings:

• Bishop's Opening: His secret weapon, delivering over 53% win rate in Bullet and over 50% in Blitz.
• Philidor Defense: A solid choice, though his win rate hovers just under 50%, proving Brett likes a challenge.
• Sicilian Defense Bowdler Attack: Surprisingly effective weapon with more than 47% win rate in Bullet and an impressive 53.5% in Blitz.
• King's Pawn Opening: Brett’s comfort zone, where he claims over 55% wins in Bullet.

Interesting Tidbits

Playing as meddikman has shown he’s no stranger to dramatic wins, often sealing games by checkmate and less frequently on timeouts — though he's no stranger to time pressure battles, with many games ending on the clock!

His recent triumphs showcase a penchant for attacking play, with memorable games involving Bishop’s Opening and the daring Sicilian Bowdler Attack that leave his opponents scratching their heads (and clicking refresh for another match).

A Day in the Life of Brett Larsen

According to his playing trends, Brett's best time to pounce on hapless pawns and blundering rooks is at 8 AM sharp, so set your alarms if you want to catch him at his peak tactical awareness.

He enjoys a calm start to the day with a solid win rate during the morning hours, but beware: afternoons and evenings bring the thrill of the fight with fluctuating win percentages that keep the suspense alive!

Closing Thought

Whether you're a casual player or a chess grandmaster, Brett Larsen’s journey is a testament to dedication, resilience, and passion for the royal game. So next time you see meddikman online, prepare for a battle where strategy meets a dash of humor and a whole lot of heart.