Red Call: The Knightmare on the Blitzboard
Red Call, known in the virtual clash arenas as Mr_Plus, is a chess virtuoso whose mid-2010s blitz battles resemble an epic saga of pawns, knights, and a relentless timer. Emerging fiercely in 2012 with a modest blitz rating just north of 1400, Red Call catapulted into the 2200+ stratosphere by mid-2015 — a meteoric rise fueled by countless lightning-fast duels (we're talking thousands).
His blitz style? Think marathon runner meets tactical ninja. While the average match dances around 70 moves, Red Call rarely relinquishes hope, boasting a staggering 80% comeback rate after setbacks and a penchant for clawing victory even after a lost piece. Opponents beware: this player’s resilience is legendary, and early resignations from the other side happen only about 15% of the time—Red Call demands a fight to the final square.
Though his bullet and rapid ratings sit humbly in the 1700 and 1500 range respectively, it’s in blitz that Red Call’s true persona shines. With over 13 wins streaked in his arsenal and a current winning streak of 3, the player’s mood swings err on the tilted side at 15% (chess isn’t all fun and games, after all), but mornings around 6 AM are when his brain's chess engines fire on all cylinders.
Offensively, Red Call adores the Queen’s Gambit Declined Modern Knight Defense, toying with hundreds of games and winning nearly 45%, alongside flirting with Sicilian Defense lines (try not to blink in these Sicilian storms). Despite facing some nemeses with tougher records, such as darko11 and tac49, Red Call likes to mix up strategy with occasional risks—perhaps explaining why his losses outnumber wins but never outshine his fiery spirit.
Behind the stats is a player who thrives on long, thoughtful engagements rather than blink-and-you-miss-it finishes. Indeed, the average moves per win in his blitz brackets hover above 70, meaning Red Call isn’t content with quick bragging rights; he wants to earn every victory move by move.
Signature Victory Highlight
In a recent masterpiece against hermawan777 in September 2015, Red Call executed a flawless checkmate after a patient and positional maneuvering in the Queen’s Gambit Declined. The game ended in a neat 53-move finale crowned by the ever-graceful Qgc7#. A fitting tribute to a player who blends classical chess artistry with blitz speed.
When Not On The Board
Red Call’s alliance with the chessboard isn’t all cold calculation. There’s a touch of humor in his enduring quests—like a knight trapped on the rim, always trying new openings hoping the opponent will slip just once. Though losses are many, each is met with renewed energy and the promise to outsmart, outplay, and maybe outlast.
To sum it up: Red Call is the kind of chess player who turns every game into an adventure, every opponent into a worthy adversary, and every piece into drama on 64 squares. Long live the blitz battles, and may Red Call’s next winning streak shine brilliantly!
Feedback for Red Call
Great work on your recent games! Here are some constructive points and suggestions to help you improve your chess skills further:
- Opening Fundamentals: You consistently play common d4 openings such as the Queen's Gambit Declined and King's Indian structures, which is excellent for building a solid foundation. Consider deepening your knowledge of key plans and pawn breaks in these openings to gain greater initiative early on.
- Piece Activity: Your games feature good piece coordination, especially your knights and queen. Continue to focus on developing your minor pieces to active squares quickly and harmoniously. Avoid passive placements that limit your options.
- Middle Game Planning: You demonstrate a solid understanding of tactical and positional ideas but sometimes miss opportunities to increase pressure or counterattack effectively. Try to spend a bit more time assessing your opponent's threats and potential weaknesses in the position.
- Endgame Skills: Some games show strong endgame technique and converting advantages smoothly. Keep practicing fundamental endgames (king and pawn, rook and pawn) to boost your confidence in this phase.
- Time Management: In several games, your time usage is balanced, but in a few you faced tight time pressure. Aim for consistent time usage throughout the game, so you can make careful decisions in critical moments.
To maximize your growth, review your losses carefully and try to identify patterns or common mistakes. Also, consider tackling tactics puzzles regularly to sharpen your calculation and pattern recognition.
Keep up the good work and enjoy the journey of improvement! Remember, every game is a valuable learning experience.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Darko Jelen | 50W / 86L / 7D | View Games |
| David Okike | 43W / 66L / 2D | View Games |
| Philofive | 29W / 70L / 7D | View Games |
| Daniel Milekic | 35W / 57L / 5D | View Games |
| tac49 | 16W / 75L / 1D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2106 | |||
| 2014 | 1699 | 1912 | 1482 | |
| 2013 | 2080 | |||
| 2012 | 2014 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 537W / 697L / 48D | 491W / 743L / 41D | 77.0 |
| 2014 | 882W / 1163L / 91D | 781W / 1287L / 52D | 75.0 |
| 2013 | 1128W / 1439L / 100D | 977W / 1610L / 92D | 77.3 |
| 2012 | 399W / 510L / 29D | 359W / 550L / 30D | 77.2 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QGD: 4.Bg5 Nbd7 5.e3 c6 6.Nf3 | 668 | 288 | 359 | 21 | 43.1% |
| Sicilian Defense | 535 | 193 | 326 | 16 | 36.1% |
| Queen's Gambit Declined: Hastings Variation | 488 | 193 | 281 | 14 | 39.5% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 465 | 185 | 267 | 13 | 39.8% |
| Slav Defense: Alekhine Variation | 432 | 186 | 238 | 8 | 43.1% |
| Slav Defense | 395 | 163 | 221 | 11 | 41.3% |
| Australian Defense | 389 | 165 | 213 | 11 | 42.4% |
| Bogo-Indian Defense | 368 | 146 | 203 | 19 | 39.7% |
| King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Bobotsov-Korchnoi-Petrosian Variation | 347 | 148 | 178 | 21 | 42.6% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 331 | 135 | 185 | 11 | 40.8% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Defense | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Bobotsov-Korchnoi-Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Slav Defense: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Sozin Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Slav Defense: Bonet Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Slav Defense: Bonet Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Main Line | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Budapest: 3...Ng4 4.e3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 13 | 3 |
| Losing | 15 | 0 |