Meet MrClan: The Relentless Blitz Maestro
If chess were a battlefield, MrClan would be the general who never stops strategizing, blinking only to make lightning-fast moves that both charm and terrify opponents. From humble beginnings in 2015 with a blitz rating just shy of 500, this player has dashed through the ranks like a knight on a mission!
Rating Rise: A Saga in Numbers
Starting with a blitz rating of 842 in 2015, MrClan's journey is a study in perseverance and caffeinated focus. After some early hiccups and a few eureka moments, the ratings soared — reaching a peak blitz rating of a fearsome 1822 in late 2024. Bullet and rapid formats? Oh, they're just side quests; with a bullet peak of 1510 and rapid topping out at 1408, MrClan’s skills have spanned every time control like a grandmaster-in-the-making.
Playing Style: An Epic Tale of Gambits and Comebacks
Known for an Average Moves Per Win of nearly 68 and losses clocking in around 83 moves, MrClan's games tend to be a rollercoaster. This is a player who doesn’t resign early (only 0.43% early resignation rate) and has a commendable 84% comeback rate — meaning even when down a piece, don't count this warrior out! With a heartbeat resistant to tilts (Tilt Factor 26), MrClan plays best near midnight — a time when most mortal players are asleep but MrClan’s mind roars with activity.
Favorite Openings: Dancing With Danger
Opening up with some lovable chaos, MrClan favors aggressive and sometimes tricky gambits particularly in blitz games. The Blackmar Diemer Ryder Gambit is a treasure chest won over 60% of the time, proving that boldness pays off. Other beloved openings include the Owens Defense and the not-so-sneaky Englund Gambit, both sprinkled with playful risk.
Record and Rivals
With over 21,000 wins in blitz alone, MrClan might as well be conducting an orchestra of chaos on the board. Some opponents never stand a chance, slipping under the wheels of MrClan's strategic juggernaut, while others have generated tales of epic draws and battles. Names like cmtanko and prabinbadyakar pop up often, recurring co-stars in the theatre of MrClan’s chess adventures.
Most Recent Adventures
MrClan's latest victories? Oh, they are sonnets of patience and power. Just recently, a win on time against NAUFAL_CELL featuring the Englund Gambit — a perilous voyage seen only by the brave. Another battle ended triumphantly against korayposta, showcasing the Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense. Yet, even MrClan faces the occasional setback, like the recent loss to renatovargas00, reminding us all that even champions have their off days.
In Summary
MrClan is a vibrant mix of tactical brilliance and unyielding spirit. Whether it’s blitz, bullet, or rapid, MrClan's style keeps opponents on their toes and spectators on the edge of their seats. A late-night chess warrior with a penchant for wild openings and epic comebacks, this player is chess’ own blend of strategy and showmanship — a legacy in the making, one move at a time.
Disclaimer: Warning! Playing against MrClan may cause intense frustration, admiration, and sudden urges to study openings