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Playing Since: 2024-05-17 (Active)

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Rapid: 2440
7W / 0L / 0D
Blitz: 2852
1056W / 1138L / 254D
Bullet: 2618
10W / 1L / 0D

MusashiStyle: The International Master of Blitz Drama

Known simply as MusashiStyle in the vast chess realm, this International Master carries a reputation as sharp as their username. Earning the distinguished FIDE title of International Master signifies a deep commitment to chess mastery, and MusashiStyle delivers every game with a blend of tactical flair and fierce determination.

With a peak blitz rating teetering just above the 2900 mark in late 2024—yes, you read that right, 2901—MusashiStyle is the kind of player who makes opponents’ keyboards smoke. They have played over 300 blitz games in recent months alone, juggling a rollercoaster ride from a min of 1779 early 2024 to crushing highs near 2900 later on. Their lightning-fast bullet rating also impresses, recently peaking above 2600, making them a formidable force no matter how fast the clock ticks.

MusashiStyle’s style is a fine cocktail of resilience and aggression. With an astounding 88.9% comeback rate, this player refuses to lie down—even when losing a piece, they maintain a fighting spirit, winning over 41% of such games. On the other hand, the tendency to keep games long and winding (average moves per game nearing 89) shows an appetite for deep, strategic battles rather than quick knockouts. Early resignations are rare (just 10%), proving a warrior’s heart.

Despite this toughness, the psychological tilt factor rates a humble 16, suggesting they maintain composure better than many when the chips are down. Their peak hours? Mid-afternoon magic strikes between 2 pm and 4 pm, when win rates soar above 50%, so if you want to challenge MusashiStyle, maybe try not to schedule matches for those hours unless you enjoy heartbreak with a sprinkle of checkmate.

The player’s opening repertoire is humorously dubbed "Top Secret," with over 2000 blitz games deployed in stealth mode, boasting a respectable 43% win rate against stiff competition. They dabble in dynamic openings like the English Four Knights and the Slav Defense, and their quick mixer of gambits has left many scratching their heads.

Not merely a one-trick pony, MusashiStyle takes opponents from grandmasters to rising stars and is well-versed with a myriad of adversaries, including frequent clashes with the likes of nigelshort and blitzstream. While their win rates against top-rated foes hover in the respectable 30-40% zone (a testament to fearless play), they shine exceptionally against underrated opponents, converting over 64% of such games into wins.

Recent Battles:

  • Latest Victory: By a dramatic time win utilizing the French Defense Knight Variation, where tactical patience outlasted the clock.
  • Latest Defeat: After a hard-fought showdown in the Petrovs Defense, MusashiStyle bowed out gracefully, proving even the best have off days.

In sum, MusashiStyle is not just a player but a blitz maestro whose games feel like watching a samurai duel with a hyperactive clock. Their journey is studded with thrills, resilience, and moments of brilliant tactical fireworks. Whether you’re a fellow titled player or a weekend warrior, stepping onto the board with MusashiStyle guarantees a show worth every second.


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Hi MusashiStyle!

Your recent results ({{}} and several convincing wins such as the one versus adeshhhh) confirm that you are already a very strong player. Below is a concise performance review based on your latest streak of games.

What’s working well

  • Opening depth with Black. In the Caro-Kann (B12/B18) you routinely solve the opening and reach positions with either bishop-pair or pawn-majority advantages. Your 22…Nxf2!! against Adeshhhh shows excellent alertness to concrete tactics.
  • Dynamic play in the English. Several victories begin with early c4–Nc3–d4 followed by the pawn-storm g4/h4 (e.g. vs Laurent Fressinet). You clearly understand when to convert space into an attack.
  • Conversion technique when ahead. Games against Daniel Garcia Ramos and kokosikkaka display good end-game patience—switching between passed-pawn creation and king activity until the opponent’s clock or position collapses.

Recurring issues that cost points

  • Time-management. Four of your last six losses ended on the clock or under ≈5 seconds, often in winning or drawable positions (e.g. 58…c2 vs NooMerccyy). You play fast early and overspend calculating forcing lines later. A steadier pace will raise your practical score substantially.
  • King safety after early queen trades. In both defeats to German Bazeev your queen left the board on move 4-6, after which the naked king (Ke2/Kc3) became a long-term target. If you choose 4…Qxd1+ in the French or English, have a concrete plan to finish development and re-castle by hand.
  • Over-pushing pawn storms without pieces behind them. The sequence 14.g4–16.g5?! in the loss on 04-Jun reached an h5-g6 wall that stalled your attack and ceded the dark squares. Double-check pawn breaks with the “piece-readiness test.”

Action plan for the next 30 games

  1. Adopt a simple thinking rhythm: Before move 15 spend ≤25 % of your total time; reserve ≥40 % for moves 25-40. Practise this in three-minute drills versus the computer.
  2. Add a flexible French/English sideline: Replace 4…Qxd1+ with 4…Nf6 in the French Knight line, and 5…Bb4 with 5…d6 in the English Four-Knights. Both keep queens on and reduce early king exposure.
  3. Endgame warm-ups. Each session solve two positions featuring rook + minor-piece versus rook endgames. The patterns (cut-off king, passive defence) directly apply to the time-scrambles that currently decide many results.
  4. Annotate one loss deeply each week. Choose moments where you advanced a pawn instead of a piece—ask “What was the zwischenzug I missed?” Recording even three insights will sharpen your evaluation of pawn breaks.

Quick reference

• Your best recent tactical shot: 22…Nxf2!! (vs Adeshhhh).
• Opening to revise first: Early queen trade French (C00).
• Typical session length that yields peak performance: see 

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Keep combining your tactical flair with a bit more clock discipline, and you’ll be challenging 2900 soon. Good luck in your next games!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
0817chess 0W / 2L / 0D
godzillachessyoutube 0W / 1L / 0D
Grigor Grigorov 1W / 2L / 1D
Aleksandra Maltsevskaya 1W / 1L / 0D
Souhardo Basak 1W / 1L / 0D
Matfey Rogov 1W / 1L / 0D
supermanaa 1W / 0L / 0D
Vjacheslav Weetik 8W / 7L / 0D
xandyny 0W / 1L / 0D
babor2011 1W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
Nigel Short 11W / 15L / 3D
Kevin Bordi 12W / 13L / 3D
David Brodsky 5W / 15L / 3D
Alexander Rustemov 9W / 10L / 2D
Renier Castellanos 9W / 8L / 2D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2618 2852 2440
2024 2574 2788 2400
Rating by Year2024202528522400YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 152W / 176L / 26D 159W / 173L / 25D 90.9
2024 396W / 376L / 103D 372W / 415L / 100D 91.3

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense 150 75 63 12 50.0%
French Defense: Classical Variation, Svenonius Variation 103 46 44 13 44.7%
French Defense 84 39 42 3 46.4%
Caro-Kann Defense 80 37 35 8 46.2%
Czech Defense 79 26 40 13 32.9%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 66 30 26 10 45.5%
Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation 60 28 26 6 46.7%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 57 23 24 10 40.4%
Scandinavian Defense 47 16 26 5 34.0%
Petrov's Defense 47 13 24 10 27.7%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
French Defense 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Slav Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Caro-Kann Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Sicilian Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Modern 1 1 0 0 100.0%
King's Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Philidor Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Döry Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Amazon Attack 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Alekhine Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 15 1
Losing 16 0