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Muthaiah AL IM

Username: muthaiahchess

Location: Chennai

Playing Since: 2017-11-27 (Active)

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Rapid: 2236
36W / 6L / 6D
Blitz: 2523
208W / 137L / 18D
Bullet: 2706
4W / 2L / 0D

International Master Muthaiah AL (muthaiahchess)

Meet Muthaiah AL, the chess virtuoso who commands the 64 squares with the finesse of a grandmaster but the heart of a relentless warrior. Earning the prestigious title of International Master from FIDE, Muthaiah has demonstrated a remarkable blend of tactical genius, endurance, and an uncanny ability to bounce back from near-defeat situations.

Rating Rollercoaster & Play Styles

Since 2019, Muthaiah's blitz rating zoomed from a modest 1157 to a fiery 2565 peak by 2023—talk about leveling up faster than a speedrun! Bullet chess has been no less spectacular, hitting a dazzling 2716. Rapid games showcase a reliable steadiness with ratings hovering around 2180 in recent years.

If chess were a video game, Muthaiah’s “EarlyResignationRate” of about 14% hints at a tough cookie who knows when to preserve energy—and when to throw in the towel before an all-out brain meltdown. With an Endgame Frequency near 73%, expect meticulous endgame battles that test opponents’ patience (and sanity).

Muthaiah’s Secret Recipe: Tactical Brilliance with a Side of Comebacks

Ever lost a piece? No worries here — with a jaw-dropping 96% win rate after losing a piece, Muthaiah practically laughs in the face of adversity. The Comeback Rate? An astonishing 87.7%, proving this IM is part chess grandmaster, part phoenix rising from the ashes.

Champion of Openings & Friend to Opponents

Every opening Muthaiah tries is classified as Top Secret — but rest assured it’s working well, with win rates crossing 55% in blitz, and even better in rapid and bullet formats (over 70%!). Challenges are welcomed; some opponents have tasted a 100% defeat rate, so if you face muthaiahchess, better bring your A-game and perhaps a consolation prize.

Quirks & Fun Facts

  • Longest winning streak: 20 games. That’s a chess hot streak worthy of a Netflix thriller.
  • Best days to catch Muthaiah in top form? Thursday with an 81.6% win rate, or early mornings when the coffee is fresh and the mind even fresher.
  • Has a strong preference for playing as White, bagging wins 64% of the time. Black pieces? Still pretty crafty at 60% wins.
  • Tilt factor stands stubbornly low at 5%, so don’t expect drama — Muthaiah keeps calm and castles on.

In a nutshell, Muthaiah AL is less of a player and more of a chess phenomenon — weaving calculated genius and relentless spirit into every game. Whether it's blitz speed demons or the grueling slower formats, beware: the muthaiahchess storm is real and here to checkmate your expectations!


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Recent Performance Highlights

Muthaiah AL, your recent rapid games show strong tactical awareness and consistency in converting advantages, especially against higher-rated opponents. Your ability to create pressure and capitalize on opponent inaccuracies stands out in your recent wins.

  • Maintained a 78% strength adjusted win rate, which is excellent for your level.
  • Notable success in openings like the Queen's Gambit Declined (4.Nf3) and the English Opening Agincourt Defense with win rates above 70%.
  • Solid performance in the Caro-Kann Defense, showing a good grasp of the structure and typical plans.

Areas to Improve

While your overall record is strong, there are specific areas where focusing your training can boost your results further:

  • Time management under pressure: Notice the time trouble moments in your losses and some wins. Improving your speed and decision-making in the final minutes can reduce lost points due to time.
  • Endgame technique: Some recent losses occurred in complicated endgame positions. Reviewing key endgame concepts and practicing practical technique will increase your conversion rate.
  • Opening variety and preparation: Your strengths lie in a few openings with good outcomes. Expanding your repertoire slightly to avoid predictability and be prepared for opponents’ sideline choices can help prevent losses.
  • Handling complex defensive positions: A few losses show challenges when facing strong counterplay. Work on defensive resources and counterattacks in such positions to hold or turn tables.

Training Suggestions

To make measurable progress in your rapid games, consider the following:

  • Practice speed drills to increase familiarization with common tactical motifs under time pressure.
  • Study classic and recent endgame theory, focusing on rook and minor piece endgames, since these frequently appear in your games.
  • Analyze losses deeply to identify recurring tactical or positional errors and create a checklist for improvement during games.
  • Introduce a secondary opening system for White and Black to surprise opponents and improve adaptability.
  • Regularly review master games in your preferred openings to refine strategic plans and typical middlegame plans.

Summary

Your current form reflects consistent skill and a solid foundation in openings and tactics. Keep working on time management and endgame precision to convert more games, especially against higher-rated players. With disciplined study and practice as suggested, you can continue to improve your ratings and maintain a strong competitive edge.



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
beasthunter01 1W / 0L / 0D View
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Most Played Opponents
LittleLionMan 92W / 36L / 28D View Games
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drunkdjoker 4W / 6L / 0D View Games
kcnock 4W / 3L / 1D View Games
piecetornado 8W / 0L / 0D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2507 2236
2024 2706 2506 2183
2023 2478 2173
2022 2528 2173
2021 2556 2173
2020 2716 2387 2279
2019 2566 2370
Rating by Year201920202021202220232024202527162173YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 22W / 8L / 1D 16W / 12L / 0D 83.2
2024 22W / 6L / 0D 20W / 1L / 4D 69.6
2023 29W / 8L / 5D 25W / 12L / 7D 79.8
2022 31W / 11L / 4D 32W / 11L / 9D 83.1
2021 26W / 6L / 2D 31W / 12L / 2D 70.4
2020 49W / 33L / 6D 40W / 42L / 11D 62.5
2019 43W / 28L / 3D 51W / 23L / 0D 68.3

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown 40 16 24 0 40.0%
Caro-Kann Defense 18 10 7 1 55.6%
Alekhine Defense 12 9 3 0 75.0%
Amazon Attack 11 5 6 0 45.5%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 10 6 3 1 60.0%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 10 4 4 2 40.0%
French Defense 9 7 1 1 77.8%
Scandinavian Defense 9 6 2 1 66.7%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 8 3 4 1 37.5%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 8 4 3 1 50.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
East Indian Defense 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Scandinavian Defense 2 1 1 0 50.0%
French Defense: Classical Variation, Svenonius Variation 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Amar Gambit 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Caro-Kann Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
King's Indian Defense: Kazakh Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Alekhine Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 18 11 5 2 61.1%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation 11 8 1 2 72.7%
English Opening: Agincourt Defense 10 7 1 2 70.0%
Amazon Attack 10 6 3 1 60.0%
French Defense: Exchange Variation 9 4 1 4 44.4%
Scandinavian Defense 8 4 3 1 50.0%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 8 6 2 0 75.0%
QGD: 4.Nf3 7 6 1 0 85.7%
Pirc Defense: Classical Variation 7 5 1 1 71.4%
QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 7 5 1 1 71.4%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 20 2
Losing 5 0
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