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Problem Mudau

Username: Mudauza

Location: Gauteng

Playing Since: 2023-07-07 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟

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Rapid: 338
176W / 216L / 34D
Blitz: 141
0W / 1L / 0D

Profile: Mudauza (Problem Mudau)

Also known as: Problem Mudau

Meet Mudauza, an intrepid Rapid chess battler who’s been making waves and occasionally taking plunges in the 300-700 rating rollercoaster. With a peak Rapid rating of 707 achieved in July 2023, Mudauza’s journey is less “grandmaster in the making” and more “unyielding gladiator of the 64 squares.”

Playing Style & Personality

Mudauza's style is a curious mix of stubborn endurance and swift tactical comebacks. With a comeback rate of over 72%, this player doesn’t easily fold – even if the odds or pieces are against them. An enthusiast for endgames, roughly 63% of their games reach those thrilling final phases. Average moves per win hover around 57, proving games go deep, and patience is a virtue. When Mudauza wins, it’s often by resignation – opponents probably throw in the towel trying to figure out how this player escaped peril once again.

Tilt Factor: 12 (That’s chess speak for “gets slightly annoyed but not enough to ragequit… usually.”)

Best Time to Duel: 1 AM – when the mind is mystically sharp and the caffeine arguably flows strongest.

Opening Repertoire

With a passion for the Scandinavian Defense (played in 51 Rapid games), Mudauza’s win rate is a respectable 39%, demonstrating a willingness to dive into rugged and unpredictable waters. The Queen’s Pawn Opening shines brightest with a 62% win rate, perhaps Mudauza’s personal secret weapon. On the flip side, tricky opponents have exploited the Reti Opening with only a 19% success rate – a clear candidate for some sneaky training sessions ahead.

Notable Opening Stats

  • Scandinavian Defense: 39.22% Win Rate
  • Queen’s Pawn Opening: 61.9% Win Rate
  • Alekhine’s Defense: 53.85% Win Rate (a rare but effective pick!)

Competitive Record & Stats

Over 400 Rapid games and a few cheeky Blitz attempts highlight Mudauza’s chess journey with 169 wins, 208 losses, and 33 draws in Rapid format. They also boast a longest winning streak of five games but have faced a painful 12-game losing streak — because even the best warriors stumble.

Mudauza relishes battles against familiar foes such as dhanu1336 and wawaaks, always keeping things spicy and unpredictable.

Memorable Moments

The most recent highlight? A masterful checkmate victory against alanpatricio19 where Mudauza’s tactics left the opponent breathless – sealing the game with a ruthless final blow. But like all heroes, not every tale ends victorious; recent losses against skilled foes remind us that the chessboard is a battlefield where glory and defeat dance hand-in-hand.

Fun Facts

  • Wins more games when playing Black than White (Black Win Rate: 40.65% vs. White Win Rate: 41.62% — almost neck and neck!)
  • Suffers 78.99% losses when facing higher-rated opponents - but still keeps coming back stronger.
  • Average moves in losses outnumber wins, suggesting battles that are either nailbiters or slow-motion disasters.

In Summary

Mudauza’s chess career is a beautiful tale of persistence, tactical awareness, and a sprinkle of late-night genius. For them, the game is less about trophies and more about the thrill of the fight and the drama on the board. Whether finding new ways to baffle opponents with the Scandinavian Defense or shaking up the endgame, Mudauza keeps the chess world guessing – a player whose story is far from finished.

“Chess is 99% tactics, and 1% hoping your opponent blunders spectacularly.” - probably Mudauza


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Coach Chesswick

Hi Mudau – here is a concise review of your recent games and a roadmap for improvement

1. Quick positives

  • Initiative-first mindset. Your most recent win against alanpatricio19 shows you gladly sacrifice structure (6…gxf6) for open lines and activity.
  • Wide opening menu. You alternate between the Scandinavian Defense and the Caro-Kann, and with White you favour Réti / King’s-Indian-Attack setups. Variety is good for growth.
  • Practical time usage. In 10-minute games you usually finish with 3-5 minutes on the clock, so time trouble is not a chronic problem.

2. Recurring issues that cost points

  1. Premature queen excursions
    Losses to mithileshpalm & pedroferrari991 featured early moves such as 3…Qe5+ or 3…Qf6 which invited tempo-gaining attacks.
    Repair tip: Commit to no queen moves before move 7 unless it wins material.
  2. King stuck in the centre
    In three recent defeats you were mated before castling (e.g. 16…Rd4#). Centralised kings work only when the centre is closed.
    Rule of thumb: Aim to castle by move 10.
  3. Missing basic tactical shots
    • Forks (11.Nxc2+ vs ryyyut)
    • Back-rank mates (24…Rd4#)
    • Skewers (38…Bd6+ leading to …h6, 31-May)
    Daily drill: 15 tactical puzzles focused on fork, pin, back-rank mate.
  4. Over-aggressive wing pawn pushes
    The g-/h-pawn storms are powerful when coordinated; when unsupported (loss to clarencehooks) they leave dark-square holes around your king.

3. Opening-specific advice

Black vs 1.e4

  • Scandinavian: Switch from 3…Qe5+ to the safer main line 3…Qa5. Study the tabiya:
  • Caro-Kann (B10): Your dynamic …f5 plan works, but add classical lines (…d5, …Bf5) to handle solid opponents.

White setups

  • The Réti is solid but you often play cxd5 too early, handing Black a free centre. Delay c4/cxd5 until after castling.
  • After 1.Nf3 e5 2.Nxe5 Qf6, prefer 3.d4 d6 4.Nf3 – it avoids the queen raid that hurt you twice.

4. Four-week training plan

  1. Tactics: 15-20 puzzles/day concentrating on double attacks and back-rank patterns.
  2. Opening notebook: Prepare a 15-move Scandinavian and Réti “cheat-sheet”; rehearse against the computer.
  3. Endgames: Play 10 king-and-pawn vs engine sparring matches; repeat with rook endgames.
  4. Post-game routine: After every game save one critical position and answer “What was the best move and why?”.

5. Motivation corner

Your current record shows a 707 (2023-07-12) peak. By reducing early queen moves and tightening king safety you can aim for 400+ within a month.

6. Performance snapshots

See when your play is sharpest:

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Keep up the enthusiasm, Mudau. Send me your next difficult game and we’ll continue polishing your play!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
dtanwarr 0W / 0L / 1D View
jhituansh 1W / 0L / 0D View
Most Played Opponents
rigdecai 2W / 2L / 0D View Games
alex0000090 2W / 1L / 0D View Games
cin76 0W / 3L / 0D View Games
dhanu1336 0W / 2L / 1D View Games
wawaaks 1W / 2L / 0D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 141 338
2024 425
2023 361
Rating by Year202320242025425338YearRatingRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 25W / 37L / 4D 31W / 33L / 4D 64.1
2024 20W / 18L / 1D 19W / 16L / 3D 63.7
2023 40W / 52L / 8D 41W / 61L / 14D 64.7

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scandinavian Defense 101 34 57 10 33.7%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 52 17 33 2 32.7%
Amar Gambit 51 24 22 5 47.1%
Amazon Attack 29 14 13 2 48.3%
Alekhine Defense 23 11 10 2 47.8%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 19 12 7 0 63.2%
Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit 16 8 8 0 50.0%
Australian Defense 16 7 6 3 43.8%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 11 3 8 0 27.3%
Petrov's Defense 10 4 4 2 40.0%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scandinavian Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 5 0
Losing 12 0
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