About name-505
name-505 is a formidable FIDE Master known for their love of fast-paced chess. Blitz is their preferred battlefield, where quick thinking and sharp tactics give them an edge. With a peak Blitz rating soaring to 2854, name-505 has proven to be a challenging opponent for many.
Playing Style
True to the spirit of rapid chess, name-505 thrives under pressure. Their games often feature long, gripping endgames, reflecting a deep strategic understanding and patience. They maintain a notable comeback rate of over 86%, showing resilience against adversity. While they can be ruthless with the white pieces, enjoying a winning rate of nearly 56%, their black pieces aren’t just sitting ducks with a solid 44% win rate.
Opening Repertoire
Versatility is a name-505 hallmark, with a rich repertoire featuring some classic and aggressive choices:
- Sicilian Defense – A frequent choice, boasting a win rate approaching 60% in Blitz, especially loving the Najdorf and Alapin variations.
- French Defense – A solid, if occasionally challenging, choice with steady results.
- Caro-Kann Defense – Balanced and reliable, used effectively in their blitz games.
- Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack – An unconventional weapon with an impressive 62.5% success rate!
Notable Achievements
- Peak Blitz rating of 2854 (July 2025).
- Bullet chess high of 2593 (June 2025).
- Rapid peak rating at 2392 (May 2025).
- Longest winning streak: 10 games – apparently impossible to stop once in the zone.
- Face-off dominance against some opponents like asterix09 with 9 wins and 2 draws (undefeated!).
Fun Facts
- They win more often if they play around 1 PM — perhaps the perfect lunchtime checkmating hour.
- Average decisive games last around 90 moves. For a Blitz player, that’s some serious stamina!
- Despite blitz’s fast pace, name-505 manages to avoid premature resignations with a very low early resignation rate.