Grandmaster Muisback26: The Blitz Virtuoso with a Tactical Twist
Meet Muisback26, a formidable Grandmaster whose blitz games are nothing short of legendary. Known for conquering the chessboard at lightning speed, Muisback26 has routinely blitzed past the 3000-rating mark, peaking at an astonishing 3205 in August 2023! Opponents beware: this player doesn’t just play chess — they practically invent a new dimension of it at warp speed.
Starting out in 2017 with respectable blitz ratings in the 2500s, Muisback26's meteoric rise reshaped the very landscape of fast chess. Their knack for endgames (with the highest frequency in their games at over 83%) and exceptional tactical awareness (boasting a comeback rate over 90%) make each match a rollercoaster of suspense. Losing a piece? No problem, Muisback26’s win rate after such mishaps is a solid 55% — clearly, a master of resilience and counterattack!
Bullet and rapid formats also feature this Grandmaster’s fiery style, with peak bullet rating around 3202 and rapid hitting a peak of 2970. Their overall win rate shines at a trusty 56% across formats, a testament to both consistency and flair. When it comes to openings, their favorite remains "Top Secret," which has yielded a brilliant 56%+ win rate in blitz, bullet, and rapid alike – a fitting homage to their enigmatic and unpredictable playstyle.
Fun fact: Muisback26’s longest winning streak clocks in at a sharp 25 games, proving that when the stars align, the checkmate spree can be truly relentless. And never one to let frustration cloud their moves, their tilt factor remains impressively low. Also, for night owls and early risers, the best prowess reportedly peaks around 1 AM – just in case you were wondering when to challenge this Grandmaster (or maybe when to avoid it!).
Always ready to outwit and outmaneuver, Muisback26 has piled up thousands of wins against a wide variety of notable opponents such as danielnaroditsky and kriari. Their games are a dazzling display of strategic depth, psychological stamina, and the occasional cheeky gambit that leaves friends and foes alike scratching their heads.
The most recent Chess960 victories and ultra-fast wins on top platforms reflect a player constantly evolving, adapting, and entertaining fans worldwide. Whether winning by checkmate, timed out opponents, or resignation, Muisback26 embraces every chance to entertain and educate with gripping battles.
So next time you face Muisback26, bring your A-game — or better yet, bring a chess clock, a good sense of humor, and a willingness to witness some blitz magic!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Naroditsky | 35W / 40L / 7D | |
| kriari | 37W / 27L / 11D | |
| Anton Smirnov | 37W / 23L / 8D | |
| Shant Sargsyan | 26W / 20L / 7D | |
| Arjun Erigaisi | 21W / 19L / 7D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2628 | |||
| 2023 | 3205 | |||
| 2022 | 3176 | 3135 | ||
| 2021 | 2915 | 3102 | 2673 | |
| 2020 | 2938 | 3073 | 2869 | |
| 2019 | 2865 | 2949 | 2699 | |
| 2018 | 2627 | 2854 | 2678 | |
| 2017 | 1771 | 2756 | 2666 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6W / 1L / 0D | 2W / 1L / 1D | 77.9 |
| 2023 | 2W / 0L / 0D | 1W / 0L / 0D | 74.7 |
| 2022 | 15W / 10L / 4D | 20W / 7L / 1D | 88.5 |
| 2021 | 23W / 11L / 9D | 20W / 13L / 11D | 82.0 |
| 2020 | 271W / 121L / 58D | 254W / 144L / 55D | 84.4 |
| 2019 | 294W / 154L / 57D | 259W / 180L / 61D | 83.8 |
| 2018 | 388W / 192L / 59D | 324W / 239L / 81D | 85.5 |
| 2017 | 45W / 15L / 9D | 44W / 16L / 5D | 78.3 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann: 2.Ne2 | 71 | 44 | 17 | 10 | 62.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation, Bird Variation | 51 | 32 | 14 | 5 | 62.8% |
| Queen's Pawn Game | 50 | 24 | 19 | 7 | 48.0% |
| Sicilian: 2.Nf3 d6 3.Nc3 Nf6 | 50 | 27 | 15 | 8 | 54.0% |
| Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo, Normal | 39 | 29 | 7 | 3 | 74.4% |
| Reti: KIA | 36 | 19 | 14 | 3 | 52.8% |
| Sicilian: Dragon, Yugoslav, 7...Nc6 8.Qd2 | 33 | 21 | 11 | 1 | 63.6% |
| Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with d6 | 31 | 23 | 6 | 2 | 74.2% |
| Alekhine: Exchange, 5...cxd6 | 28 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 57.1% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 27 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 51.9% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 10 | 11 | 1 | 45.5% |
| Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 61.1% |
| Modern | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 38.5% |
| French: 2.Nc3 d5 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 61.5% |
| Benoni Defense: Old Benoni | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 58.3% |
| Nimzowitsch-Larsen: Indian Variation | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 71.4% |
| Vienna Game: Max Lange Defense | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 83.3% |
| Reti: KIA | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Caro-Kann: 2.Nf3 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 60.0% |
| Hungarian Opening: Symmetrical Variation | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation, Bird Variation | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Symmetrical Variation | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Giuoco Pianissimo: 5.d3 d6 6.O-O | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
| French Defense: Advance Variation, Milner-Barry Gambit, Hector Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| King's Indian: 5.Nf3 O-O 6.h3 e5 7.d5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian: Pelikan, 7.Bg5 a6 8.Bxf6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Symmetrical English | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Zukertort Opening: Queenside Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 25 | 2 |
| Losing | 8 | 0 |