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nicess

Playing Since: 2017-01-14 (Inactive)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Daily: 1000
0W / 1L / 0D
Rapid: 355
200W / 191L / 17D
Blitz: 145
28W / 45L / 2D
Bullet: 363
1W / 0L / 0D

Player Profile: nicess

Meet nicess, a rapidly evolving chess aficionado navigating the ebbs and flows of the 64 squares with a blend of persistence and occasional humor. With a peak rapid rating soaring to 611 earlier this year (March 2025), nicess has shown flashes of brilliance that would make even grandmasters raise an eyebrow—or at least smirk appreciatively.

Armed mostly with the King's Pawn Opening and a fondness for the French Defense (where nicess claims their best victories), this player mixes classical strategy with an unyielding fighting spirit. Win rates hover respectably around 58% with the King's Pawn Opening in rapid games and a sparkling 80% when opting for the French Defense's Normal Variation—proving that sometimes old-school moves pack the biggest punch.

But chess isn't just wins for nicess—there's a story behind each game, wins and losses alike. Boasting a commendable longest winning streak of 8 games, this player also knows the bitter taste of a 9-game losing streak; a perfect reminder that in chess (and life), glory and defeat walk hand in hand. It’s reported that nicess is not too shy to resign early when under pressure, displaying humility with an 8% early resignation rate—because sometimes it's just better to save your brainpower for the next battlefield.

Playing Style & Stats: With nearly equal war records playing White (48.5% wins) and Black (46.3% wins), nicess is clearly comfortable attacking or defending, and averages about 51 moves per game in both wins and losses—long battles, not quick skirmishes. This player’s resilient tactical awareness shines with a 75.8% comeback rate after setbacks, giving a hopeful message: don’t count nicess out early!

Psychologically, nicess experiences a mild tilt factor of 9, but bounces back quickly, taking best advantage of the Saturday and Friday prime hours (win rates over 54%) and a legendary perfect 100% win rate at 7 AM (the magic hour!). Maybe more chess and coffee or just a good morning mood?

A look into recent games reveals dramatic encounters—nicess recently clinched a dazzling checkmate victory in a rapid game using the Four Knights Game – Scotch Variation, proving the player’s knack for fiery, tactical play and an ability to close out games cleanly. Losses are no stranger either, especially on tough days against players like sirgrahamo, but every setback ignites a new determination.

Known for perseverance, tactical fights, and a hint of unpredictability, nicess is climbing steadily through the ranks—one brilliant check, quiet maneuver, and occasional blunder at a time.

Quick Stats At a Glance:

  • Peak Rapid Rating: 611 (611 (2025-03-17))
  • Longest Winning Streak: 8 games
  • Comeback Rate: 75.8%
  • Favorite Openings: King's Pawn Opening, French Defense, Petrovs Defense
  • Games Played (Rapid): 399 with near 50% win rate
  • Psychological Quirk: Plays best before 7am (100% win rate!)

Chess Challenge for the Brave:

Think you can crack nicess’s defense? Take a look at a recent masterstroke:


Welcome to the rollercoaster that is nicess's chess world—shake your keys, sharpen your tactics, and maybe bring that early morning energy!


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Hi nicess – Coaching Feedback

Quick Snapshot

  • Current range: ~360 Elo in 10 | 0 “Live Chess”.
  • Favourite first move: 1.e4 → you usually reach open positions (Four Knights, Giuoco Piano, Philidor, Scotch, Smith-Morra).
  • Typical result pattern: solid start, but one big tactical miss decides the game.
  • Progress tracker: 611 (2025-03-17) •
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Your Strengths

  1. Open-game instincts. You develop pieces quickly and castle early (e.g. 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Nc3 Nc6 4.Bb5 O-O vs olivbgn).
  2. Activity over material. In the win vs gigaebr39 you sacrificed a pawn with ...e4! and kept your pieces on good squares until you converted.
  3. Fighting spirit. Even in lost positions you keep looking for counter-play (e.g. 31…Kf4 in your latest win).

Main Areas to Improve

1. Eliminate one-move blunders

More than half of your losses come from an undefended piece or a missed mate-in-one (see move 50 in the game vs sirgrahamo). Add a 5-step blunder check before every move:

  • What changed with my opponent’s last move?
  • Are any of my pieces en prise?
  • What are the forcing moves (checks, captures, threats) for both sides?
  • Is my king safe after I move?
  • Double-check the square I’m about to move to.

10 seconds of discipline here will raise your score faster than learning any new opening.

2. Improve piece coordination in the middlegame

In several defeats you created strong outposts (e.g. Knight on e5 vs Lommia) but then left it unsupported. Try to follow these rules:

  • After every pawn move ask: “What squares did I just weaken?”
  • When you advance one piece beyond the 5th rank, bring one supporting piece with it within the next two moves.
  • If two of your pieces are on the same file or diagonal, look for tactics using discovered attacks.

3. Convert winning positions

You’re great at generating threats, but sometimes miss the cleanest finish and give counter-chances. Study one basic mating pattern a day (e.g. back-rank mate, smothered mate) and play simplifying moves when a piece up: trade pieces, keep pawns.

4. Opening repair shop (1.e4)

Against…ProblemFix
…4…Nd4 in Italian / Scotch You grab the d4 knight but ignore …Nc2+/…Nf3+ forks Prepare Nb5 with c3 first, or meet Nd4 with Bxf7+ ideas.
Early queen raids (e.g. 2…Qh4 in French) King stuck in the centre Simple line: 3.Nc3, 4.Nf3, castle; don’t chase the queen.
Morra Gambit as White Good surprise weapon! Memorise the main trap: 1.e4 c5 2.d4 cxd4 3.c3! (not 3.Qxd4).

Illustrative Moment

Missed mating net vs sirgrahamo – pieces well placed, but one loose square:


Training Plan (4 weeks)

  1. Daily: 10 tactical puzzles → aim for 80 % accuracy.
  2. 3×/week: Play one 30 | 15 game; annotate it yourself first, then compare with engine.
  3. Weekly theme:
    • Week 1 – Back-rank patterns
    • Week 2 – Forks & double attacks
    • Week 3 – Endgame basics (K+P vs K)
    • Week 4 – Italian Game review
  4. Post-game ritual: Write down “My best move / My worst move / One lesson”.

Motivation Corner

From your last seven games you scored 4 wins – that’s a 57 % win rate. Cut just one blunder per game and you’ll be well above 567 (2025-03-17) in no time. Keep the energy, keep learning, and enjoy the journey!



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Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 363 145 355 1000

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 117W / 114L / 11D 112W / 123L / 8D 54.4

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 57 26 29 2 45.6%
Amar Gambit 27 15 12 0 55.6%
Elephant Gambit 27 11 15 1 40.7%
Petrov's Defense 26 13 12 1 50.0%
Amazon Attack 23 10 11 2 43.5%
Australian Defense 21 9 12 0 42.9%
French Defense 19 11 8 0 57.9%
Four Knights Game 17 6 10 1 35.3%
Scotch Game 16 4 10 2 25.0%
Barnes Defense 16 9 6 1 56.2%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 14 4 9 1 28.6%
Amazon Attack 11 5 6 0 45.5%
Bishop's Opening: Horwitz Gambit 5 1 4 0 20.0%
Petrov's Defense 5 3 2 0 60.0%
Barnes Defense 5 1 4 0 20.0%
Australian Defense 4 3 1 0 75.0%
French Defense 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Four Knights Game 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Czech Defense 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Elephant Gambit 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
QGD: Chigorin, 3.cxd5 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Bishop's Opening 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 8 1
Losing 9 0
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