Overview
mrsuccess is an International Master who built a reputation as a Blitz specialist. Fast, practical and occasionally delightfully stubborn, mrsuccess prefers the ticking clock and the adrenaline of short time controls. Peak form came in spring 2019, when the player hit a career high 2624 (2019-04-26).
Playing Style and Strengths
mrsuccess blends tactical bravery with deep endgame resolve. Games often run long, and comebacks are a trademark.
- Endgame frequency: often reached in practical play - high endgame experience
- Comeback skill: strong - comeback rate around 80 percent
- Average moves per win: about 66 moves, which shows endurance and technique
- White and black effectiveness: consistently strong with White and Black (win rates above 56 percent)
- Best time to play: early morning around 06:00, with several high-win hours through the day
Repertoire and Opening Tendencies
Blitz is where the opening choices really paint a picture: dynamic Sicilian play and reliable defenses when playing Black. The Najdorf and Dragon show up as sharp choices, while the Dory and Czech defenses supply solid counterplay.
- As White: Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation - very effective with an excellent win rate
- As Black: Döry Defense and Czech Defense - frequent choices with good results
- Other notable weapons: French Defense: Advance Variation, Modern, and the Sicilian Dragon - Yugoslav Attack
Top opening highlight - Sicilian Najdorf produced an outstanding win rate in recorded Blitz games.
Career Highlights and Records
Highlights and memorable numbers from online and tournament play.
- Longest winning streak: 17 consecutive wins
- Longest losing streak: 9 games
- Most-played opponent: sirhamiltonzim1st - an overwhelmingly positive record for mrsuccess
- Strong head-to-heads: undefeated against several frequent opponents and solid results across many matches
Sample Game
Short illustrative Blitz game that shows opening clarity and willingness to fight into the endgame.
Personality, Habits and Training Tips
mrsuccess is pragmatic at the board and fond of long tactical fights. A few notes to know and a couple of tips for students trying to learn from this player.
- Psychology: tilt factor is present but manageable; best results come early in the day
- Training tip 1: practice tactical drills that lead into simplified endgames, since many wins are decided late
- Training tip 2: study the Najdorf and Dragon sidelines to replicate the sharp attacking patterns seen in wins
- Fun fact: despite a rapid style, the average win is far from superficial - expect long, instructive games