Michael Baron - FIDE Master Extraordinaire
Meet Michael Baron, a chess virtuoso who has danced with thousands of pawns, knights, and bishops on the battlefield of 64 squares and emerged victorious more times than he can count (well, almost 40,000 wins in Blitz alone!). Awarded the prestigious title of FIDE Master, Michael has been sharpening his tactical claws since at least 2010, weaving strategies that confound opponents and delight spectators alike.
His chess journey is a rollercoaster of thrilling victories and occasional humbling defeats, but with a staggering 92.67% comeback rate and a near-perfect win rate after losing a piece, Michael’s resilience is borderline superhuman. Opponents beware: even if you manage to snag a piece, Michael will turn the tides so fiercely you might think you accidentally handed him a free win.
For fans of speed chess, Michael’s blitz skills are nothing short of legendary. Over 69,000 blitz games played with a win rate close to 58%, plus a Bullet peak rating soaring above 2800 theoretical territory (okay, officially 2816 max in Bullet), he’s the kind of player who could probably play chess blindfolded while juggling flaming torches — and still win.
Off the board, Michael's style suggests a patient strategist. With an average of nearly 87 moves per win and even more average moves per loss, there’s no quick draw for this player. Endgames? Michael’s favorite playground, occurring in nearly 87% of games, where he meticulously squeezes every last bit of advantage.
When asked about his psychology, Michael admits to a modest tilt factor (that’s chess-ese for "I get a little frustrated sometimes") of 11, which — considering the sheer volume of games — is surprisingly low. Plus, his win rates vary slightly by time of day and week, reaching his zenith in the casual chaos of Sunday afternoons and the focused sharpness of early mornings.
Michael's favorite foes? Players like gilliganslaststand who suffer from his chess wizardry at just 33% wins allowed. But watch out! Some opponents face near-total annihilation (yes, that 0% win rate against Michael is real).
Whether it’s Bullet, Blitz, Rapid, or even Daily, Michael Baron plays chess like a maestro conducts an orchestra — thoughtful, relentless, and above all, enjoying every moment of the game (unless you’re the one losing, of course).
In the grand theater of chess, Michael Baron is both playwright and protagonist, and the show is nothing less than captivating.