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MichaelNoahLitvinsky

Playing Since: 2023-03-20 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Rapid: 888
312W / 382L / 32D
Blitz: 703
27W / 30L / 1D
Bullet: 905
54W / 71L / 5D

Profile: MichaelNoahLitvinsky

Meet MichaelNoahLitvinsky, a chess warrior forging his path through the battlefield of 64 squares with a blend of strategic finesse and sometimes delightfully unpredictable decisions. From the quieter corners of Rapid games to the lightning-fast world of Bullet, MichaelNoahLitvinsky’s chess journey is a rollercoaster, filled with impressive peaks, stubborn comebacks, and the occasional facepalm moment.

Rating and Stats Snapshot

At his rapid chess zenith, MichaelNoahLitvinsky reached a respectable peak rating of 1775 in March 2023, showing clear flashes of brilliance. His bullet high score clocks in at 1577, confirming he can think fast on his feet—or at least fast enough to keep his opponents guessing. Blitz play? A solid peak rating of 1144 adds versatility to his repertoire.

With nearly 450 victories across all time controls, MichaelNoahLitvinsky demonstrates persistence, even in matches where losses slightly outnumber wins. After all, every grandmaster started somewhere, and so did this talented tactician.

Opening Adventures

  • Vienna Game Falkbeer Vienna Gambit: His secret sauce, boasting over 70% wins in Rapid chess, proving that boldness in the opening often pays off.
  • Top Secret Openings: When he’s not revealing his cards, MichaelNoahLitvinsky keeps opponents on their toes with this enigmatic choice.
  • Scandinavian and Petroff’s Defense: Reliable old friends with about a 50% success rate, showing he's comfortable in the trenches as well as in skirmishes.

Playing Style & Personality

Known for a comeback rate of over 74%, MichaelNoahLitvinsky refuses to go down without a fight, often clawing back from losing positions to snatch victories or at least draws. His average winning games last around 52 moves, indicating a love for detailed maneuvering and a penchant for endgame duels (which he enjoys 41% of the time).

However, the psychological battlefield is not without its challenges; with a tilt factor of 12, some defeats might provoke his inner chess warrior’s dramatic flair. His best brainwave hours? Early mornings at 2 AM—because who needs sleep when you can checkmate everyone instead?

Recent Memorable Battles

In a thrilling recent Rapid game against SilentGear, MichaelNoahLitvinsky demonstrated resourcefulness and resilience. Playing White, he mastered the Vienna Game Max Lange Defense, securing a victory by resignation after a relentless tactical assault lasting 60 intense moves.

Not every battle ends in victory, though. Just a day before, he was checkmated in a Rapid duel against juanluis36ju in a sharply contested Four Knights Scotch Variation. But as every seasoned chess player knows, today’s loss is tomorrow’s lesson (and often fodder for hilarious post-game analysis).

Fun Facts

  • Most opponents can't predict whether they'll face his trusted Vienna Gambit or one of his “Top Secret” openings. Spoiler: sometimes he doesn’t even know himself until after move 4.
  • His favorite time to strike? When the clock strikes 2 AM, a magical hour where mistakes are made and stars are born.
  • MichaelNoahLitvinsky once achieved a 13-game winning streak—a feat proving that even an underdog can have epic moments of glory.

Whether hailed as a cunning strategist or affectionately dubbed the "rollercoaster duelist," MichaelNoahLitvinsky embraces every move, win or lose, with the heart of a true chess enthusiast.

Next time you challenge him, bring your best game—and maybe a coffee at 2 AM.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
silentgear 1W / 0L / 0D
juanluis36ju 0W / 1L / 0D
theboycheckingthings 0W / 0L / 1D
Most Played Opponents
chess_master1250 36W / 35L / 6D
alexandervmalinov 37W / 13L / 9D
annoyingzoos 19W / 9L / 0D
thefatgoat 9W / 8L / 1D
Dy7anG 3W / 12L / 2D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 978 634 924
2024 831 679 1050
2023 868 779 1128
Rating by Year2023202420251128634YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 101W / 89L / 6D 85W / 93L / 10D 47.6
2024 22W / 13L / 1D 9W / 15L / 1D 57.6
2023 160W / 145L / 23D 120W / 163L / 19D 51.7

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 85 39 42 4 45.9%
Vienna Game Falkbeer Vienna Gambit 52 37 15 0 71.2%
Sicilian Defense Mengarini Variation 50 25 21 4 50.0%
Vienna Game 35 17 14 4 48.6%
Bishops Opening Berlin Vienna Hybrid Variation 31 14 15 2 45.2%
Petrovs Defense Classical Variation 28 14 13 1 50.0%
Kings Pawn Opening 28 16 11 1 57.1%
Vienna Game Max Lange Defense 27 11 15 1 40.7%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 22 12 9 1 54.5%
Englund Gambit 15 10 5 0 66.7%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 9 6 3 0 66.7%
Vienna Game Falkbeer Vienna Gambit 7 3 3 1 42.9%
Vienna Game Max Lange Defense 6 4 2 0 66.7%
Bishops Opening Berlin Vienna Hybrid Variation 5 2 3 0 40.0%
Queens Pawn Opening 4 3 1 0 75.0%
Sicilian Defense Mengarini Variation 4 2 2 0 50.0%
Scotch Game 4 3 1 0 75.0%
French Defense Advance Variation 4 2 2 0 50.0%
Englund Gambit 4 1 3 0 25.0%
Scandinavian Defense 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 5 3 2 0 60.0%
Owens Defense 4 3 1 0 75.0%
Van t Kruijs Opening 3 2 0 1 66.7%
Caro Kann Defense 3 2 0 1 66.7%
Kings Fianchetto Opening 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Sicilian Defense Mengarini Variation 3 0 2 1 0.0%
Giuoco Piano Game Giuoco Pianissimo Italian Four Knights Variation 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Kings Pawn Opening St George Defense 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Clemenz Opening 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Undefined 2 2 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 13 1
Losing 12 0