About N1kki11
N1kki11 is an online chess personality and blitz specialist known for fast decisions, stubborn endgames, and a penchant for surprising tactical swerves. Fiercely competitive at short time controls, N1kki11 climbs and dives through rating ladders with the gusto of someone who treats every 3+0 as a miniature drama. Keywords: N1kki11 chess player, blitz profile, Scandinavian Defense, Caro-Kann, bullet specialist.
- Preferred time control: Blitz — if it blinks, it's probably a blitz game.
- Known for long endgames (avg decisive length ~90+ moves) and an unusually high comeback rate.
- Peak performances: 2907 (2025-11-24), plus strong peaks in Bullet and Rapid (2489 (2025-11-06), 2227 (2025-04-13)).
Career highlights & streaks
N1kki11’s trajectory reads like an action movie montage: long winning runs, a few humbling losing streaks, and frequent cliffhanger finishes late into the endgame.
- Longest winning streak: 19 games — that felt unstoppable.
- Longest losing streak: 8 games — yes, the salt shaker made an appearance.
- Current winning streak: 2 games (at time of last update).
- Record by time control (all-time): Blitz ~879–845–213 (W–L–D), Bullet ~198–114–21, Rapid ~21–5–2.
Playing style & psychology
Expect long scrambles, gritty endgames, and an ability to claw back from worse positions: N1kki11’s comeback rate is remarkably high. Games often go deep — average moves per win is above 80 — which suggests endurance and an appetite for technical play.
- Endgame frequency: high — many wins are earned in the late phase.
- Avg moves per win: ~84; avg moves per loss: ~94.
- Comeback rate & tactical resilience: excellent — wins after losing material are common.
- Tilt factor: 8 — still human, but recovers quickly.
Favorite openings & performance nuggets
N1kki11 has clear favorites and voluminous practice in certain lines. The Scandinavian and several Sicilian/Caro-Kann branches feature prominently — played so often they could be considered part of the daily ritual.
- Scandinavian Defense — huge sample (over 250 blitz games). Comfortable, tested, and with steady results. (Scandinavian Defense)
- Caro-Kann Defense — a trusted staple in both blitz and rapid. (Caro-Kann Defense)
- Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon and other tactical Sicilians — shows love for sharp play. (Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon)
- In bullet, a few lines are devastatingly effective (e.g., Slav Defense with an excellent win rate in short games).
Here’s a small illustrative Scandinavian opening that captures part of the style (viewable as a mini replay):
Notable opponents & head-to-heads
N1kki11 faces a recurring cast of online rivals. Matches against these players often shape monthly form and contain memorable blitz skirmishes.
- Most-played opponents: seochesspie (12 games), mightygmpretender (10 games), nigelshort (9 games).
- Sample head-to-head: vs mightygmpretender — +5 −4 =1. Check a recent rivalry: Antoni Kozak.
- Often plays the same opponents repeatedly — the kind of small rivalries that fuel practice and memes.
When to challenge N1kki11 (time & tempo)
Timing matters. N1kki11 has surprising spikes and dips by hour and weekday — some hours look like peak performance windows, others are clearly for coffee and recovery.
- Best hours: extremely strong around 21:00 (win rate ~71%) and solid in early afternoon (14:00 zone).
- Strangest “best time”: 04:00 shows an outlier win rate — nocturnal brilliance or keyboard-fueled luck?
- Best weekdays: Thursday and Sunday show higher win percentages; Wednesday tends to be trickier.
Openings quick list (Blitz top performers)
- Scandinavian Defense — 257 games, win rate ~52%.
- Caro-Kann Defense — 193 games, win rate ~40% (solid and resilient).
- Sicilian, Accelerated Dragon — nearly 100 games, win rate ~52%.
- French Defense and Sicilian Four Knights variations also feature good returns.
Explore the terminology: Scandinavian Defense, Caro-Kann Defense, French Defense.
Fun facts & extras
- Endgame stamina: many wins are earned after the 60th move — N1kki11 enjoys the grind.
- Early resignation rate is low — most games are fought to the bitter end.
- Placeholders to explore more visual data:
- Blitz rating trend chart:
- Replay a flashy win:
Closing note
N1kki11 is a blitz-loving competitor with stamina, a tactical spine, and a wardrobe of opening lines. Whether you're preparing for a friendly bullet brawl or a gritty 3|0 ladder climb, expect long fights, creative tactics, and the occasional late-night masterpiece. Want to spar? Bring your best Scandinavians and a cup of coffee.