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Miquel

Username: miquigol

Playing Since: 2016-04-22 (Active)

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Daily: 1018
223W / 347L / 19D
Rapid: 846
5W / 6L / 1D
Blitz: 419
67W / 77L / 5D
Bullet: 480
1W / 10L / 0D

Profile of miquigol

Miquigol’s chess journey is one defined by continual evolution and passion for the game. Beginning his recorded competitive play in 2016 with a debut blitz rating of 1033, he quickly immersed himself in the vibrant world of online chess. Over the years, his career has seen ups and downs across various formats, from lightning-fast bullet games to the more measured pace of daily chess and the tactical challenges of rapid play.

In blitz, miquigol showed early promise and determination, achieving solid results in his initial outings. Despite fluctuations over the seasons, his resilience was clear—even when faced with defeats, he never shied away from battle. His daily games have been a particular arena for growth. With his peak daily performances reaching competitive heights around 2019 and 2022, miquigol’s adaptability in longer time controls has allowed him to refine his strategy and positional understanding.

Ever experimental in his choice of openings, miquigol has explored an impressive array of systems. Whether venturing into the Kings Pawn Opening or testing out the Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack in both classical and modern variations, he has demonstrated a taste for the creative and unexpected. His deep dive into various defenses and counterattacks shows a player not content with one-dimensional play, always ready to adjust his approach depending on the situation and his opponent.

Beyond the board, his statistics reveal a player with an eye for improvement. Known for his strong comeback rate—even when the tides seem to be against him—miquigol has the remarkable ability to salvage games after setbacks, a trait that has earned him respect in the community. His calculated endgame play (with an endgame frequency well over 70%) and a tendency to gracefully accept difficult positions (as seen in his early resignation rate) are testaments to his practical understanding of chess dynamics.

Miquigol’s encounters with a diverse cast of opponents, ranging from recurring rivals like “khoco” to one-off encounters with many names on the leaderboard, have shaped a versatile competitive character. His win rates on both white and black hover in the mid-30 percent range, and his tactical awareness—evidenced by an astounding win rate even after material setbacks—cements his reputation as a resilient and resourceful competitor.

In conclusion, miquigol’s chess biography is not merely a collection of numbers, but a story of a player continuously learning, adapting, and fighting with creativity on the board. His journey remains a source of inspiration for enthusiasts who believe that every game, win or loss, is a stepping stone toward mastery.


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Coach Chesswick

Hi Miquel – well played!

Where you stand

  • Peak Daily rating so far: 1180 (2022-12-11)
  • Main openings: 1.e4 (Italian / Vienna ideas) and, as Black, the Pirc-style …d6 or flexible …b6 set-ups.
  • Recent form: 5 wins – 5 losses; clearly a fighting style with tactical fireworks.
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What’s already working

  1. Tactical vision. In your win against ourinah you uncorked 11.Nxe5! and marched the passed d-pawn to e7, forcing resignation.

  2. Initiative & pawn storms. Many wins feature g- and h-pawn pushes that kept your opponent’s pieces tied down.
  3. End-game persistence. In long R+P endings (e.g. vs khoco) you converted without rushing.

Biggest improvement levers

  1. Opening fundamentals
    Early queen sorties (6.Qb5+ in the loss vs movealreadyking) and waiting moves like 3.a3 break the basic rules. Focus on:
    • Centre control, minor-piece development, castle, connect rooks.
    • Pick one clean repertoire as White (Italian or Vienna) and one response to 1.e4 as Black (Caro-Kann or Pirc) and learn the first 8–10 moves.
  2. King safety
    Every recent loss shows your king caught in the centre or forced into the open. Before any pawn thrust ask: “Does this delay my castling?” and count tempi.
  3. Defensive tactics
    You spot your own tricks but sometimes miss incoming forks and back-rank shots (e.g. 34…Rf1#). Make it a habit to ask “What is my opponent threatening?” each move. Ten tactical puzzles a day will pay off fast.
  4. Piece co-ordination
    Knights on the rim and inactive rooks appear in several middlegames. After completing development, spend one tempo improving the worst-placed piece—usually a rook to an open file or a knight to d5/f5.

30-day action plan

DayTaskTime
Mon / Wed / Fri15 tactical puzzles + annotate one of your own games30 min
TueStudy your chosen opening (video or notes)20 min
ThuPlay one 15 | 10 rapid game, focus on time-management25 min
WeekendReplay a master game featuring your opening40 min

Micro-goals to track

  • Castle within the first 10 moves in 80 % of your games.
  • Finish the game with both rooks connected on the back rank.
  • Keep blunders (-3 evaluation or worse) under two per game—verify with post-game analysis.

Keep it fun!

Play thematic mini-matches (e.g. “first to 3 wins with the Caro-Kann”) against friends or the computer. It reinforces patterns quickly while staying enjoyable.

Stay consistent and you’ll crack 1200 in no time. Good luck, Miquel!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
ourinah 3W / 19L / 0D View
movealreadyking 2W / 13L / 0D View
khoco 87W / 369L / 14D View
Most Played Opponents
khoco 87W / 369L / 14D View Games
chrrecsan 42W / 25L / 5D View Games
ourinah 3W / 19L / 0D View Games
movealreadyking 2W / 13L / 0D View Games
clochette84 8W / 5L / 0D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 968
2024 480 354 846 1004
2023 706 516 1070 1047
2022 586 1123
2021 705 1150 1061
2020 815 1087
2019 852 780 1051 1033
2018 715 935
2017 990 815 907
2016 1033
Rating by Year20162017201820192020202120222023202420251150354YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 11W / 18L / 1D 10W / 18L / 0D 75.1
2024 9W / 30L / 2D 5W / 33L / 1D 82.6
2023 7W / 33L / 5D 15W / 30L / 1D 85.2
2022 19W / 22L / 2D 14W / 27L / 2D 79.3
2021 34W / 36L / 2D 26W / 39L / 2D 75.8
2020 12W / 17L / 1D 17W / 14L / 1D 73.0
2019 24W / 38L / 2D 26W / 37L / 2D 67.4
2018 13W / 36L / 1D 12W / 37L / 1D 75.5
2017 36W / 59L / 4D 40W / 66L / 3D 60.2
2016 0W / 1L / 0D 0W / 0L / 0D 8.0

Openings: Most Played

Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amazon Attack 75 27 42 6 36.0%
Amar Gambit 52 17 33 2 32.7%
Barnes Defense 46 12 33 1 26.1%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 42 15 24 3 35.7%
Elephant Gambit 41 19 21 1 46.3%
Philidor Defense 41 15 26 0 36.6%
Czech Defense 36 13 21 2 36.1%
Scandinavian Defense 27 4 23 0 14.8%
Bishop's Opening 24 12 12 0 50.0%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 24 7 14 3 29.2%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scandinavian Defense 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Amazon Attack 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Barnes Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Elephant Gambit 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Philidor Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Bishop's Opening: 3.d3 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Ruy Lopez: Exchange Variation, Alapin Gambit 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Czech Defense 1 0 0 1 0.0%
Amar Gambit 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Czech Defense 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Amazon Attack 1 0 1 0 0.0%
French Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Center Game 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Australian Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Barnes Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
French Defense: Exchange Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Amar Gambit 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 16 6 10 0 37.5%
Amar Gambit 14 6 7 1 42.9%
Amazon Attack 13 3 9 1 23.1%
Philidor Defense 11 6 5 0 54.5%
Elephant Gambit 10 7 3 0 70.0%
Scandinavian Defense 7 3 4 0 42.9%
Czech Defense 7 3 3 1 42.9%
Barnes Defense 7 4 2 1 57.1%
Bishop's Opening 5 3 2 0 60.0%
Scotch Game 4 1 3 0 25.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 7 0
Losing 22 1
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