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Red Call

Username: Mr_Plus

Location: Eindhoven

Playing Since: 2012-10-16 (Inactive)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Rapid: 1632
3W / 1L / 1D
Blitz: 2106
5534W / 7997L / 482D
Bullet: 1849
14W / 4L / 0D

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!


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Coach Chesswick

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
Rating by Year201220132014201521061912YearRatingBlitz

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%
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
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