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John Mc

Username: moderndayman

Playing Since: 2021-08-06 (Active)

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Rapid: 1338
112W / 93L / 5D
Blitz: 1437
142W / 157L / 18D
Bullet: 1675
18343W / 17908L / 1140D

Moderndayman – A Modern Chess Practitioner

Moderndayman is a dynamic and evolving chess player who has carved out his own niche through a versatile style and a steady progress in his ratings over recent years. Known for his rigorous approach to bullet, blitz, and rapid formats, he has demonstrated a marked upward trajectory in his bullet rating – growing from a respectable 1418 in 2021 to an impressive 1541 by 2025 – while his blitz and rapid numbers display a determined resilience and adaptability in fast-paced play.

His playing style is characterized by a deep absorption in endgame positions, with a remarkable endgame frequency of over 72%, and a low early resignation rate of just 0.67%. Moderndayman’s games tend to be hard-fought affairs, averaging around 60 moves for a win and approximately 67 moves in defeats, highlighting his commitment to tenacious defense and resourceful counterattacks, whether playing with white or black.

Time and tempo are critical in his approach; analysis of his win–loss trends by hour reveals his best performance in the early morning, with his 6‑AM win rate peaking at over 51%, while later hours sometimes challenge him with lower percentages. Tactical awareness is another cornerstone of his game – boasting an astonishing 80.67% comeback rate and a perfect win rate in situations where he finds himself down a piece. This level of resilience speaks volumes about his ability to turn precarious positions into opportunities.

Alongside concrete numerical progress, moderate tilt factors and a balanced psychological profile (with a tilt factor of only 15 and nearly even win rates whether playing white or black) underline his mental fortitude at the board. Even as his opening repertoire spans numerous systems, his overall style emphasizes steady improvement, calculated risk, and a readiness to embrace long endgames where his endurance and precision shine.

In summary, Moderndayman is a modern chess competitor whose blend of tactical resourcefulness, psychological stability, and persistent rating progress render him a true student of the game – continuously refining his art while challenging both himself and his opponents on every move.


🆚 Opponent Insights

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Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 1480
2024 1515 1437 1338
2023 1530 1420 1380
2022 1580 1303 1384
2021 1418 1521 1351
Rating by Year2021202220232024202515801303YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 953W / 921L / 54D 925W / 940L / 52D 63.5
2024 1776W / 1607L / 95D 1659W / 1700L / 110D 64.5
2023 2445W / 2300L / 150D 2359W / 2368L / 149D 64.7
2022 2072W / 2000L / 116D 2039W / 2032L / 149D 64.4
2021 1228W / 1208L / 74D 1225W / 1189L / 89D 64.6

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 28955 14206 13859 890 49.1%
Top Secret 3230 1612 1532 86 49.9%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 71 38 30 3 53.5%
Three Knights Opening 49 24 23 2 49.0%
Four Knights Game Scotch Variation Accepted 49 22 24 3 44.9%
Caro Kann Defense Exchange Variation 47 21 26 0 44.7%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation 43 20 22 1 46.5%
Scotch Game 29 13 16 0 44.8%
Queens Gambit Declined Chigorin Defense 28 11 17 0 39.3%
French Defense Knight Variation 24 12 10 2 50.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 210 112 93 5 53.3%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 308 138 152 18 44.8%
Top Secret 10 5 5 0 50.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 17 0
Losing 15 1
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