Piotr Brzezina
FIDE Master - The Tactical Maestro
Meet Piotr Brzezina, a remarkable FIDE Master whose chessboard escapades have taken the online world by storm. Known by his crafty username NajdorfPlayerc5, Piotr is as comfortable navigating the labyrinth of the Sicilian Defense as a cat is with chasing laser pointers. His journey through the ranks reveals a player of steady determination, strategic depth, and a surprising flair for the dramatic comeback.
Rating & Performance Highlights
- Peak Blitz rating soaring to an eye-watering 2873 as of November 2024 - yes, he practically plays with rocket boosters.
- Bullet peak rating: 2861 (May 2025) - lightning-fast moves that sometimes even astonish Piotr himself.
- Rapid peak rating standing firm at 2363 (January 2025) - graceful but deadly.
- Daily peak rating reached 1912 in late 2024 - proving patience really is a virtue on the slower clocks.
Style of Play
Piotr thrives in the chaos of the clock, wielding his pieces with a balance of tactical awareness and endgame prowess. His comeback rate is an astonishing 88.29%, meaning even if you think you have him on the ropes, expect an unexpected twist that could make your head spin faster than one of his knight forks. With an average of 85+ moves per win, he's not one to rush the party – he sets the stage and patiently dances his way to victory.
Opening Arsenal
A connoisseur of mystery, Piotr often dips into the "Unknown Opening" category with nearly 1,545 blitz games, keeping opponents guessing and Google out of breath. When he does reveal his cards, the Top Secret opening awaits with cunning moves, boasting a win rate pushing nearly 47% in blitz formats. His favorite weapon? The legendary Sicilian Defense - Open Najdorf Variation — as if the name wasn't intimidating enough!
Recent Memorable Battle
On May 28th, 2025, Piotr dazzled his audience in a blistering blitz duel against biveklama, employing the Sicilian Defense Open Najdorf Variation. After a sharp 50-move battle filled with sharp tactics, Piotr emerged victorious by resignation. A true display of resilience and precision—a masterpiece worthy of a standing ovation (or at least a hearty nod).
Quirks & Trivia
- His best hour to play? Early mornings at 8 AM – catching opponents before their first coffee kicks in.
- Famous for calling it quits early only about 0.8% of the time – a fighter to the end!
- Piotr’s psychological tilt factor is a modest 11%, proving even FIDE Masters are human after all.
Overall Chess Persona
Piotr Brzezina is the kind of player who'll make you sweat in bullet time, smile at his clever endgame, and maybe question your life choices after a brutal blitz loss. Whether dragging a game into a marathon or quickly dispatching foes with a tactical flurry, he embodies both passion and perseverance. A FIDE Master who blends seriousness with charm, Piotr reminds us all one truth on the 64 squares: it's not just about winning, but winning with style—and maybe a pinch of mischief.
Coaching Feedback for Piotr Brzezina
Piotr, reviewing your recent games, it’s clear you have a solid grasp of opening principles and a good fighting spirit in the middlegame. You navigate complex positions with confidence, especially in mainline openings like the Queen's Gambit Declined and Najdorf Sicilian. Here are some tailored suggestions to help you improve further:
Strengths
- Opening preparation: You follow modern theory and handle well-known lines adeptly, such as the Catalan and Najdorf setups, helping you reach playable middlegames.
- Endgame technique: You demonstrate awareness of key endgame concepts, achieving winning positions and converting them effectively.
- Calm under time pressure: In faster controls, you maintain accuracy and find strong moves in critical moments.
Areas for Improvement
- Middlegame planning: Sometimes the transition from opening to middlegame can be sharper. Focus on strengthening your strategic plans, such as improving piece coordination and identifying weaknesses to target.
- Pawn structure and tension management: Watch out for pawn breaks and exchanges that might leave you with isolated or backward pawns. Consider delaying or preparing breaks more carefully to maintain structural integrity.
- Defensive resourcefulness: In a few losses, early pressure from your opponent led to trouble. Practice defensive techniques and counterplay ideas to handle adverse positions more resiliently.
Study Recommendations
- Review key pawn structures arising from your preferred openings like the Najdorf Sicilian and Queen’s Gambit Declined. Understanding typical plans greatly helps transition into the middlegame.
- Study classic games involving strategic rook and bishop maneuvers, which appear often in your results, to sharpen your long-term positional judgment.
- Analyze loss positions with a coach or stronger player to uncover concrete tactical ideas that slipped by and improve your defensive calculation skills.
Next Steps
- Replay your recent most instructive games from both wins and losses, noting critical moments where a different plan or move could have affected the outcome.
- Work on calculations in complex positions involving pawn tension; identify forcing moves and responses to avoid diffusion of your play.
- Incorporate some tactical puzzles focusing on defense and counterattack to increase your alertness to opponent threats.
Keep up the great work, Piotr! Your progress is very promising, and with focused study on the middlegame and structural concepts, you can reach even higher levels.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Eric Lobron | 1W / 0L / 1D | View |
| Melikset Khachiyan | 2W / 1L / 1D | View |
| GryffindorGambit | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| jll2006 | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| woalaa | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| Robert Fontaine | 0W / 2L / 0D | View |
| Alon Mindlin | 2W / 4L / 0D | View |
| Richard Leyva Proenza | 2W / 1L / 1D | View |
| biscuitsandcoffee | 1W / 0L / 1D | View |
| manu_na | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| brodaty334 | 53W / 23L / 9D | View Games |
| Patryk Cieslak | 13W / 37L / 4D | View Games |
| marty-bird | 21W / 24L / 6D | View Games |
| chessgrinder2010 | 24W / 17L / 7D | View Games |
| kaua18 | 15W / 25L / 6D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2830 | 2720 | 2363 | |
| 2024 | 2599 | 2718 | 2355 | 1912 |
| 2023 | 2155 | 2247 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 743W / 714L / 168D | 687W / 786L / 159D | 90.8 |
| 2024 | 527W / 404L / 125D | 407W / 536L / 115D | 90.8 |
| 2023 | 75W / 37L / 12D | 75W / 35L / 12D | 80.4 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 254 | 117 | 109 | 28 | 46.1% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 111 | 54 | 49 | 8 | 48.6% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 78 | 40 | 36 | 2 | 51.3% |
| Döry Defense | 61 | 29 | 30 | 2 | 47.5% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 56 | 24 | 23 | 9 | 42.9% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 54 | 24 | 26 | 4 | 44.4% |
| Amar Gambit | 49 | 18 | 25 | 6 | 36.7% |
| Barnes Defense | 45 | 30 | 11 | 4 | 66.7% |
| French Defense: Burn Variation | 42 | 20 | 17 | 5 | 47.6% |
| Czech Defense | 42 | 21 | 16 | 5 | 50.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 369 | 161 | 174 | 34 | 43.6% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 274 | 128 | 120 | 26 | 46.7% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 132 | 52 | 63 | 17 | 39.4% |
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 112 | 47 | 56 | 9 | 42.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 95 | 38 | 49 | 8 | 40.0% |
| Döry Defense | 91 | 48 | 35 | 8 | 52.8% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 88 | 32 | 44 | 12 | 36.4% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation | 87 | 43 | 36 | 8 | 49.4% |
| King's Indian Attack | 82 | 45 | 33 | 4 | 54.9% |
| Indian Defense: Przepiorka Variation | 60 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 50.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elephant Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| QGD Tarrasch: 4.cxd5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense: Burn Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Berlin Wall | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| French Defense: Burn Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 16 | 1 |
| Losing | 11 | 0 |