Matthew Spory (Mspory) - Chess Enthusiast Extraordinaire
Matthew Spory, known online as Mspory, is a chess player whose games could best be described as a rollercoaster ride through the 64 squares. With a peak rapid rating of 453 achieved in May 2025, Matthew has shown flashes of brilliance, tactical cunning, and a healthy dose of unpredictability.
Playing Style & Strengths
Mspory loves diving deep into the endgame, playing out almost half of their games to the bitter finish (an endgame frequency of 47.33%). Wins come with an average of about 53 moves — so patience is a virtue here. Early surrender happens rarely (only 5.5% early resignations), proving Matthew doesn’t give up easily and often fights until the checkmate or resignation seals fate.
Playing Black suits Matthew slightly more, boasting a 52.5% win rate, versus a respectable 49.59% with White. A strong comeback specialist, Mspory manages to claw victory in 78.23% of games even after falling behind — a true fighter on the board.
Opening repertoire
Matthew favors the Pirc Defense when playing rapid chess, where Mspory boasts an impressive 80% win rate. Not far behind is the Mieses Opening Reversed Rat Variation with an 85.71% success rate — yes, it sounds like a move from a fantasy novel, but it works! The Queens Pawn variations provide variety, with mixed success, and a humorous nod must be given to the Modern Defense with — a mysterious opening with zero wins in seven games. There’s always room for improvement!
Notable stats & achievements
- Total rapid wins: 111 out of 214 games (win rate ~52%)
- Longest winning streak: 7 games — because who doesn’t like a good hot streak?
- Current winning streak: 4 games, so watch out, opponents!
- Most recent wins feature tactical prowess in the Pirc Defense and clever checkmates in French Defense variations.
- Favorite chess hour: 6 PM — the magical time when pawns align and knights dance gracefully.
The Human Side
Despite a tilt factor of 6 (yes, even chess players get annoyed), Matthew’s battling spirit always shines through. Opponents have found Mspory particularly challenging — with a perfect 100% win record against several players, though the mysterious duckky1210 seems to be a kryptonite, handing Matthew some tough losses recently.
In summary
If chess were a theatrical drama, Matthew Spory would be the passionate protagonist who never says die, occasionally trips over their own tactics, but ultimately commands the board with unconventional openings and fierce determination. Whether you’re here to witness masterful Pirc Defense games or just want to appreciate tenacity on the chess battlefield, Mspory’s journey is definitely one to watch.
Game on!
