Avatar of Mr. Bean

Mr. Bean GM

Username: MrBean

Location: London

Playing Since: 2008-06-01 (Inactive)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

Chess.com

Blitz: 3206
121W / 55L / 18D

Grandmaster MrBean

Title: Grandmaster (FIDE)

MrBean is not just a name from a beloved comedy show but a chess Grandmaster whose blitz rating soared to an astonishing peak of 3206 in October 2022! A master of rapid fire decisions and tactical wizardry, MrBean turns the chessboard into a stage where unpredictability and brilliance collide.

Career Highlights & Stats

  • Peak Blitz Rating: 3206 (October 20, 2022)
  • Total Blitz Games: Over 200 played with a solid 63% win rate
  • Longest Winning Streak: 9 games in a row – clearly not messing around!
  • Current Winning Streak: 4 games (hope it continues!)
  • Comeback King: Amazing 93.65% success rate in comeback scenarios
  • Psychological Resilience: Low tilt factor of 3 - even MrBean keeps calm under pressure, rarely spilling his tea over the board.

Playing Style

MrBean’s games often exhibit a preference for intense, tactical battles. Although known to occasionally resign early (just 5.45% early resignation rate – he might be a bit imprevisible), his endgame expertise shines brightly with an endgame appearance in over 84% of his matches. The average length of his winning games clocks in at a hearty 83 moves, proving his tenacity. Also, a unique advantage with the white pieces – a smashing 73% win rate – while black pieces see a respectable 53%.

Signature Openings & Style Quirks

MrBean’s favorite blitz opening goes by the mysterious title Top Secret (though the kings gambit and various gambits appear frequently), commanding a commanding 63% win rate. He favors a sharp, aggressive edge, inviting chaos and tactical fireworks, perfect for blitz skirmishes. His tactical awareness is superb, winning more than 62% of games even after losing a piece.

Notable Recent Game

On October 20, 2022, MrBean pulled off a dazzling victory against dropstoneDP in a live blitz match featuring the Kings Gambit Accepted (Becker Defense). The game swiftly ended with the opponent resigning as MrBean’s position blossomed into a commanding advantage. The game lasted over 58 moves, showcasing patience and precision combined with lightning reflexes.

Replay it here - a textbook example of how not to mess with MrBean on the board!

Fun Facts

  • His best time of day to play? The mysterious 1 AM - just when most mortals are asleep, MrBean is busy dazzling opponents.
  • His win rate on Saturdays is a fantastic 72% - clearly a weekend warrior who dominates the blitz scene.
  • Despite his fearsome skills, he has been known to occasionally lose on time – even grandmasters aren’t immune to the clock's tick-tock!

Whether you know him as the quirky character or the formidable chess Grandmaster, MrBean proves that a name can be as surprising as the moves on the chessboard. Expect the unexpected, and always expect a laugh – or a checkmate.


Coach Chesswick's Profile Photo
Coach Chesswick

Hi Mr. Bean – Personal Coaching Report

Dashboard

  • Peak blitz rating: 3206 (2022-10-20)
  • Main weapons: King’s Gambit (White) & French Defence (Black)
01356789111213141517181920212223100%0%Hour of Day

What’s Working Well

  1. Sharp attacking play – In your win vs. David Paravyan the sequence 19.Rf6!! and 25.e6! highlights accurate calculation under fire.
  2. French counter-punching – Recent French-Winawer games show good feel for …c5/…f6 breaks and exploiting weak dark squares.
  3. Nerves in time scrambles – Repeated perpetual-check nets (e.g. 58.Qc7+!) prove you keep tactical vision even below 10 seconds.

Growth Priorities

  1. Time management
    Your only recorded loss (Polish Opening, 2021-12-08) was on the clock. Enter endings with ≥30 s reserve; pre-move obvious recaptures.
  2. Endgame technique
    In the same game a winning rook-pawn ending slipped after 70…Rh3?
    • Study Philidor/Lucena once a week.
    • Play engine sparring: 4-rook endings at depth 5.
  3. Opening variety
    Experiments like 1.b3 & early h-pawn pushes were punished by GMs (Hikaru Nakamura). Add a sound main-line (Spanish or Italian) to avoid targetable prep.
  4. Pawn-storm discipline
    h-pawn thrusts appeared before full development in four games. Before pushing ask, “What squares am I weakening?”

30-Day Training Plan

WeekThemeAction Items
1Clock SkillsPlay 20 games 1|0; review only the final 60 s with a stopwatch.
2Rook EndingsSolve 30 Philidor/Lucena drills; convert five 4-R vs 4-R positions vs engine.
3New White RepertoireBuild a 15-move Spanish file; test it in 10 blitz games.
4French Fine-TuningDeep dive: Winawer line 7.Qg4 O-O; create annotated notes.

Tactics Corner

Revisit this moment from your King’s-Gambit win – Black to move, mate in 3:

Next Steps

Annotate one game per day, focus on endgame conversion, and keep embracing your natural attacking flair. With steadier clock handling and a broader opening menu, 2400+ is within reach.

Good luck and enjoy the journey!

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun100%0%Day of Week


🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
Sam Sevian 7W / 4L / 0D View Games
Kirill Alekseenko 4W / 3L / 1D View Games
Daniel Naroditsky 4W / 3L / 0D View Games
VeryMasculineEgirl 5W / 1L / 1D View Games
Play_Late_No_Sleep 3W / 1L / 2D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2022 3206
2021 3039
Rating by Year2021202232063039YearRatingBlitz

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2022 6W / 0L / 1D 6W / 0L / 0D 83.5
2021 67W / 20L / 6D 47W / 35L / 12D 91.5

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Petrov's Defense 11 6 3 2 54.5%
Caro-Kann Defense 8 5 3 0 62.5%
Barnes Defense 8 5 3 0 62.5%
Amar Gambit 7 3 3 1 42.9%
Gruenfeld: Exchange Variation 6 4 2 0 66.7%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 5 3 2 0 60.0%
East Indian Defense 5 4 1 0 80.0%
KGA: Scandinavian, 4.exd5 Bd6 5 2 2 1 40.0%
Four Knights Game 5 2 3 0 40.0%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 5 5 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 9 4
Losing 3 0
🐞 Report a Problem