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Mihai Suba GM

Username: mihaisuba

Location: Alicante

Playing Since: 2015-08-27 (Inactive)

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Rapid: 1868
1561W / 878L / 218D
Blitz: 1858
8698W / 5819L / 934D
Bullet: 1596
0W / 7L / 0D

Mihai Suba - Grandmaster Extraordinaire

Mihai Suba, known in the chess world by the username mihaisuba, is a seasoned Grandmaster graced with tactical brilliance and a penchant for comebacks. Awarded the prestigious Grandmaster title by FIDE, Mihai has dedicated countless hours navigating the battlefield of sixty-four squares with impressive grit and strategy.

Rating & Style

Mihai's rapid rating peaked impressively at 2182 in mid-2019, while his blitz prowess was showcased with a peak rating of 2132 in early 2016. Bullet might not be his playground (a humble peak of 1823), but he certainly dominates the rapid and blitz arenas.

An average of around 74 moves per win suggests Mihai enjoys the long tactical dances, carefully maneuvering into endgames with a notable frequency of over 80%. His tactical awareness is nothing short of phenomenal, boasting a comeback rate over 81% – proving that giving up is not in his vocabulary.

Playing Tendencies & Psychological Notes

With a tilt factor of just 22, Mihai keeps his cool even when the heat is on, although he admits his best focus blossoms around 6 PM. His win rates around that hour hover near 60%, suggesting it's the optimal time when the chess gods favor him.

He prefers to wear white slightly more confidently, eclipsing the black pieces with a win rate of nearly 59% compared to 54%. And no, he doesn’t quit early much, with an impressive early resignation rate under 6%.

Impressive Stats & Streaks

  • Longest Winning Streak: 19 games – Now that's a hot streak worthy of a chess movie montage!
  • Current Streak: Not on a winning roll right now, but watch this space.
  • Most Played Opponent: mrbunnings with 104 encounters, where Mihai keeps his winning edge sharp.
  • Favorite Openings: A sly approach with the lesser-known "Top Secret" opening, achieving a win rate of nearly 59% in rapid and 56% in blitz formats.

Recent Victories and Battles on the Board

Mihai's recent games reveal a fierce competitor who finishes strong. One of his latest wins was secured by a neat resignation from his opponent after a graceful blend of positional pressure and tactical precision. Checkmates have been frequent foes for his competition, reminding them why he's a Grandmaster.

In Conclusion

Whether battling in rapid or blitz, Mihai Suba is a force to reckon with. His style merges calm resilience and sharp tactical strikes – the kind that forces opponents to reconsider their opening strategies and pray for early draws. When Mihai sits at the board, chess isn't just a game; it's an art form with a splash of humor and a dash of fighting spirit.

Chess lovers, beware: mihaisuba is always plotting, always calculating, and quite possibly plotting to have a laugh while doing it.


πŸ†š Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
mrbunnings 47W / 50L / 7D
nachi2 35W / 19L / 2D
easypickings4u 35W / 13L / 3D
henry1949 14W / 20L / 9D
auchmal-schach 11W / 30L / 1D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2019 1858 1868
2018 1817 2003
2017 1446 1972 1887
2016 1709 2014 1827
2015 840 1918 1932
Rating by Year201520162017201820192014840YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2019 280W / 141L / 34D 253W / 164L / 43D 74.2
2018 713W / 449L / 92D 643W / 546L / 71D 76.2
2017 239W / 173L / 16D 231W / 205L / 14D 72.6
2016 2227W / 1282L / 244D 2125W / 1407L / 308D 79.2
2015 1841W / 1095L / 159D 1713W / 1245L / 171D 74.6

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 2657 1561 878 218 58.8%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 15459 8704 5821 934 56.3%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 8 0 8 0 0.0%

πŸ”₯ Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 19 0
Losing 22 2