Mike Edwards

Mike Edwards - The Enigmatic MisterBlackk of the Chessboard

Known in chess circles as MisterBlackk, Mike Edwards has been waging war on sixty-four squares since at least 2018. What he lacks in rating-meets-grandmaster brilliance, he more than makes up for with persistence, a surprising knack for comebacks, and an affinity for mysterious "Top Secret" openings (as secret as his true chess intentions, anyway).

Playing Style & Personality

Mike’s games tend to be a rollercoaster — an average of around 43 moves per win or loss keeps his fans on their toes. A tactical wizard when it comes to comebacks, he boasts a 100% win rate after losing a piece (because who needs extra material anyway?). Though he has a somewhat unusual tendency to resign early about 22% of the time (perhaps a secret strategy to keep opponents guessing?), Mike still manages to keep things lively with a nearly 40% endgame frequency.

The Numbers Game

• Rapid chess: Starting at a neat 1000 rating back in 2018, Mike’s journey has seen highs like 1149 in 2019 and a recent steady climb back up from a dip to around 400s, currently standing at a solid 504 (as of 2023).
• Blitz battles: With a peak blitz rating of 822 in 2019, Mike has played over 320 games using his secret openings, winning about 38% of them — proving he’s no stranger to quick thinking and faster blunders.
• Across Rapid and Blitz combined, Mike has scored nearly 200 wins, weathering more losses than he might like but refusing to concede the board easily.

Notable Opponent Encounters

Mike enjoys a mixed track record against his favorite adversaries. He’s played masterofpupps a whopping 285 times, winning about a third of those intense duels. Against others like carryonmad, Mike shows an impeccable 100% win rate - perhaps those games are the ones to stream. However, not everyone finds it easy to crack his defense, with a 0% record against certain foes like shadoworb80 and ass213.

Chess Life and Quirks

Mike’s prime hours are intriguingly varied, showing a perfect 100% win rate during the mysterious 12th and 13th hours and a stellar 100% on Saturdays and Sundays, making weekend warriors jealous everywhere. Mondays aren’t a drag either, with almost a 41% win rate to kickstart the week.

Despite a modest tilt factor of 13 (chess players know that’s basically zen), Mike’s battle against frustration is ongoing — a slight dip when moving from casual to rated games hints at the nerves beneath the cool exterior.

In Conclusion

Mike Edwards aka MisterBlackk might not be storming the top leaderboards anytime soon, but his fighting spirit, resilience, and quirky statistical footnotes make him a memorable figure in online chess. Whether you face him at the board or just watch his games unfold, there’s never a dull moment with Mike — the man who turns every lost piece into a strategic opportunity and treats every opening like it’s a well-kept secret.