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Adam Brown

Username: MrFolgers420

Playing Since: 2020-12-30 (Active)

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Rapid: 420
462W / 464L / 37D

Adam Brown (aka MrFolgers420)

Adam Brown is a chess player whose journey resembles an epic rollercoaster ride — full of daring attacks, nail-biting comebacks, and the occasional majestic blunder. Known to the chess world as MrFolgers420, Adam’s rapid rating has seen a thrilling ascent from a humble 183 in late 2020 to a peak of 596 by mid-2025. If Elo points were coffee beans, Adam would be a top barista brewing a double shot of wins and losses every day!

Playing Style & Personality

Adam favors a bold and dynamic approach, characterized by an early resignation rate of just 7.63%, proving he fights till the bitter end more often than not. His games average nearly 55 moves for wins, showing patience and endurance are his secret weapons. A master of psychological warfare, Adam's comeback rate stands at a striking 75%, and he doesn’t just keep playing when down a piece — he wins 44% of those scrappy battles. Like a chess ninja, he capitalizes on opportunities while embracing the chaos of the board.

Favorite Openings

Adam clearly has his favorite ways to start the party. He plays a variety of King’s Pawn Openings with nearly a 46% win rate overall, but really shines in the King’s Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation, boasting an impressive 62% win rate over 55 games. The Four Knights Game, especially with the Italian Variation, is another favorite — and with a solid 68% winning rate in the broader Four Knights game, it’s clear Adam likes a classical dance with an aggressive twist.

Notable Records & Stats

  • Rapid Rating Peak: 596 (June 2025)
  • Total Rapid Wins: 399 Games
  • Total Rapid Losses: 393 Games — close battles are his specialty
  • Longest Winning Streak: 9 (a glorious chess binge)
  • Longest Losing Streak: 10 (proving every hero faces trials)
  • Best Time to Play: 01:00 AM — prime hours for masterminding checkmates (or maybe sleep deprivation helps)

Recent Battles

Adam recently secured a crafty victory over sujeethan by resignation, showcasing his tactical depth in a Queen’s Pawn Opening battle. But it’s not always smooth sailing: his recent losses against opponents like mythyl03 and wizardrules remind us that chess, like life, is full of ups and downs.

A Word of Advice

If you ever face Adam on the board, expect a rollercoaster ride of strategic twists, surprises, and a stubborn refusal to fold early — because MrFolgers420 never lets the coffee (or the game) go cold!

Performance Visualization

Keep an eye on his steady climb with this rating overview:

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Hi Adam Brown – Personal Game Review & Improvement Plan

Snapshot

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What’s Already Working

  • Natural attacking instinct. Your win against ferdinan_do featured a picturesque rook-lift mate:

  • Spotting mating nets. Short tactical finishes (Qa4+, Qh5+, etc.) show you are always looking for checks.
  • Confidence. You’re not afraid to sacrifice or grab material when you see a line.

Where Most Losses Come From

  1. Skipping fundamentals in the opening. In the loss to mythyl03 you played 6…Nb4 and 7…Bg4 before you had castled; the queen sortie Qxg4 cost you a piece and the game on move 9.
  2. Loose king safety. Several games end with your king still in the centre or on dark-square walks (Kd7–Ke8). Castling by move 10 should be the default.
  3. Hanging pieces. Games against kolompar12 and wizardrules featured unprotected minor pieces and pawns that fell to simple forks or pins.
  4. Pawn over-extension. Early b-, f- and a-pawn pushes give you space but create holes (e.g. 3…f6 in the French, 6.f4 in Queen’s-Pawn). Stick to the centre first.

Targeted Fixes for the Next 14 Days

  1. Opening discipline drill
    • White: play the Italian Game (1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4) for every game.
    • Black vs 1.e4: reply 1…e5 and mirror the same Italian structure.
    • Black vs 1.d4: answer 1…d5 2…Nf6 3…e6; keep it simple.
  2. Tactical warm-up
    Solve 5 puzzles before every playing session (themes: pins, forks, mating nets). Aim for 70 % accuracy.
  3. Blunder check routine
    Before pressing the clock ask: “What are all the checks, captures, threats for both sides?” Five-second scan = fewer free pieces.
  4. Endgame starter pack
    Spend one evening on king-and-pawn vs king basics. Knowing the square of the pawn and the concept of opposition converts many won positions.
  5. Use the clock
    Average critical blunder occurs with ≥ 7 min left. Force yourself to spend at least 20 seconds on tricky moves; the extra time pays off.

Progress Tracker

Log your sessions and check the graphs above each weekend. When your

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shows green during your usual playing hours you’ll know the habits are sticking.

Encouragement

You have already strung together five-game winning streaks and beaten players rated 50-60 points higher. Clean up the early-game fundamentals and 600+ will come quickly. Keep the board hot and have fun!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
enkhtulga123 1W / 1L / 0D
sepehr13591 1W / 1L / 0D
dylan112008 0W / 1L / 0D
sachin358bs 0W / 1L / 0D
zak2080 0W / 1L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 398
2024 458
2023 293
2021 313
2020 183
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Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 162W / 142L / 12D 137W / 167L / 11D 51.9
2024 56W / 50L / 7D 58W / 53L / 4D 57.9
2023 7W / 9L / 2D 8W / 11L / 0D 45.5
2021 0W / 0L / 0D 1W / 0L / 0D 22.0
2020 0W / 1L / 0D 0W / 0L / 0D 74.0

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Four Knights Game 143 70 69 4 49.0%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 82 38 41 3 46.3%
Three Knights Opening 57 22 32 3 38.6%
Elephant Gambit 56 33 20 3 58.9%
Amazon Attack 56 26 29 1 46.4%
Scandinavian Defense 51 29 21 1 56.9%
Amar Gambit 47 23 22 2 48.9%
Barnes Defense 44 19 22 3 43.2%
French Defense 30 13 15 2 43.3%
Philidor Defense 28 11 15 2 39.3%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 9 0
Losing 10 3