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Nich

Playing Since: 2019-08-13 (Active)

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Daily: 2148
96W / 14L / 26D
Rapid: 2402
323W / 259L / 55D
Blitz: 2244
7430W / 7373L / 790D
Bullet: 2403
12782W / 13491L / 1307D

Meet Nich: The Chess Enthusiast With a Dash of Mystery

In the grand universe of chess aficionados, Nich stands out—not just by their intriguing username, but by a rather impressive journey through the ranks of bullet, blitz, rapid, and daily chess battles.

Chess Ratings & Timeline

Starting modestly at a bullet rating of 1400 in 2019 (with just 4 games played, clearly warming up the hands), Nich skyrocketed to peak bullet ratings of over 2500 by 2022—almost as if pieces had started moving on their own! Blitz and rapid ratings also display flair: from 1400 in 2019 to a blitz peak near 2478 in 2024, with rapid climbing steadily past 2400 too. Daily chess remains steady and consistent, with ratings hovering around the 2000 mark.

Playing Style and Psychological Profile

Nich is no quitter; with an early resignation rate of just 1.28%, they fight till the bitter end. Averaging around 72 moves in wins and a tad longer in losses, their games are marathons, not sprints. Endgames are kind of their jam—almost 78% of the games reach there.

Remarkably, if Nich loses a piece, their comeback rate is a jaw-dropping 86%, and their win rate after losing a piece is near flawless at 99%. Talk about turning lemons into lemonade!

But even the best have tilt moments: Nich's Tilt Factor is 24, showing human vulnerability, especially with a noticeable dip when switching from casual to rated games (-30.44 difference).

Opening Preferences & Strategies

There’s a mysterious side to Nich—“Top Secret” openings dominate their play, particularly in bullet and blitz, hinting that maybe they’ve got a few surprises up their sleeve.

Favorites include classical French Defense variations, the Modern Defense, and some spicy Sicilian Dragons and Accelerated Dragons, marking Nich as a player who loves both solid foundations and dragon-fired craziness on the board.

Records & Rivalries

Across bullet and blitz, Nich has amassed an astonishing number of games, showing dedication and a thirst for constant improvement. Their longest winning streak? An impressive 28 victories in a row — enough to make any opponent quake.

While some rivals bring out their best (hello, a 100% win rate against several opponents), others are tougher nuts to crack, proving Nich’s journey is anything but dull.

Fun Facts

  • Games average nearly 72 moves, so Nich is definitely in for the long haul.
  • Highest bullet rating peaked at 2506—a grandmaster's sneaky grade.
  • Owns a “Top Secret” playstyle, suggesting more secrets than a Cold War thriller.
  • Has a comeback rate that would make Rocky Balboa proud.

In summary, Nich is a passionate, stubborn, and strategically versatile chess player. Whether blitzing through games or engaging in epic endgames, this player turns every match into a thrilling drama that only chess can provide. Watch the board, and watch out—Nich's next move is coming!


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Coach Chesswick

What You're Doing Well

Congrats on some strong recent performances, especially in blitz and Chess960 formats! Here are a few highlights based on your recent games and overall stats:

  • Your record shows resilience with a near 50% strength-adjusted win rate, which indicates solid play against challenging opponents.
  • You effectively handled sharp openings like the Sicilian Defense Four Knights Variation and some unconventional lines such as the Grob in Chess960.
  • Your ability to capitalize on tactical opportunities shines through in conversions to wins after gaining material or positional advantage.
  • Notable improvements in your rating over the last 1-3 months show a positive upward trend, highlighting your growth and increasing skill level.
  • Utilizing openings like the Giuoco Piano: Tarrasch Variation has yielded a high win rate (around 59%), indicating comfort and strength in strategic, open game setups.

Areas to Improve

To keep progressing and climb higher, consider focusing on these aspects:

  • Time Management: Some losses were due to running out of time. Working on faster decision making and managing the clock better in blitz can prevent this.
  • Endgame Technique: A few losses occurred in close endgame positions. Sharpening your endgame knowledge—particularly king and pawn endgames—can help convert advantages and salvage difficult positions.
  • Opening Consistency: While you have a solid repertoire overall, some of the lost games began with less familiar opening positions or allowed early opponent initiative. Deepening your understanding of your main openings and common sidelines can reduce early mistakes.
  • Positional Play and Defense: In a couple of losses, seemingly small inaccuracies led to losing material or weakening key squares. Training in positional concepts and defensive techniques will help maintain balance in complex positions.
  • Adaptability in Chess960: The unique nature of Chess960 requires flexibility. Practicing different starting arrangements and typical middlegame plans will boost confidence and reduce being caught off guard.

Recommendations & Next Steps

Based on your recent games and rating trends, here are some constructive steps to continue improving:

  • Spend time reviewing critical moments in your recent wins and losses to understand where you gained the upper hand or slipped.
  • Incorporate focused endgame practice with classic endgames and typical patterns—this will help in close finishes.
  • Continue refining your opening repertoire, especially the lines where your performance was less consistent. Prepare responses for common deviations your opponents use.
  • Practice playing faster time controls with controlled thinking times to enhance your blitz clock management.
  • Explore Chess960 start positions with specialized resources or puzzles to reinforce handling unusual configurations.
  • Regularly solve tactical puzzles to keep your calculation sharp and improve your ability to spot winning combinations quickly.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
frankbarreiro 1W / 1L / 0D View
nonotmuch 1W / 0L / 0D View
kerameddinn 1W / 0L / 0D View
Claudiu Prunescu 0W / 1L / 0D View
Lascases 0W / 1L / 1D View
kemrace 0W / 1L / 0D View
dommynator 2W / 1L / 0D View
pajen 7W / 3L / 0D View
fortunebeakerchess 0W / 1L / 0D View
libertatea 7W / 7L / 0D View
Most Played Opponents
JohnsonXi 188W / 164L / 14D View Games
Gary Warmerdam 127W / 156L / 16D View Games
endgameattack 40W / 214L / 8D View Games
meshter 78W / 145L / 18D View Games
kuzu6 112W / 106L / 5D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2402 2148
2024 2403 2402 2402 2043
2023 2283 2209 2273 2151
2022 2506 1476 2300 2145
2021 2400 2313 2247 1927
2020 2276 2013 2296 1859
2019 1400 1400
Rating by Year201920202021202220232024202525061400YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 81W / 65L / 6D 72W / 71L / 7D 72.0
2024 811W / 737L / 84D 796W / 739L / 95D 74.4
2023 1272W / 1235L / 125D 1200W / 1299L / 131D 74.3
2022 2918W / 2782L / 305D 2612W / 3073L / 317D 76.8
2021 3322W / 2930L / 365D 3062W / 3207L / 334D 77.4
2020 2634W / 2498L / 190D 2333W / 2734L / 226D 70.7
2019 3W / 1L / 0D 3W / 1L / 0D 6.9

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
French Defense 1747 805 862 80 46.1%
Amar Gambit 1437 644 713 80 44.8%
Scandinavian Defense 1311 632 613 66 48.2%
French Defense: Burn Variation 998 483 482 33 48.4%
French Defense: Exchange Variation 993 471 454 68 47.4%
Caro-Kann Defense 921 429 441 51 46.6%
Czech Defense 867 463 373 31 53.4%
Barnes Defense 810 374 404 32 46.2%
Modern 714 380 308 26 53.2%
Australian Defense 714 330 349 35 46.2%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
French Defense 649 330 297 22 50.9%
Caro-Kann Defense 643 311 299 33 48.4%
French Defense: Burn Variation 580 291 263 26 50.2%
Unknown 465 235 229 1 50.5%
French Defense: Exchange Variation 422 192 208 22 45.5%
French Defense: Advance Variation 419 196 205 18 46.8%
Amar Gambit 394 197 183 14 50.0%
French Defense: Winawer Variation, Advance Variation 388 188 182 18 48.5%
Scandinavian Defense 385 184 178 23 47.8%
Giuoco Piano: Tarrasch Variation 381 223 140 18 58.5%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 16 12 2 2 75.0%
Unknown 8 8 0 0 100.0%
Modern 7 6 1 0 85.7%
French Defense 7 5 1 1 71.4%
English Opening: Symmetrical Variation 5 4 0 1 80.0%
English Opening: Drill Variation 5 3 2 0 60.0%
English Opening 4 4 0 0 100.0%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 4 4 0 0 100.0%
Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack 4 4 0 0 100.0%
Giuoco Piano: Tarrasch Variation 4 4 0 0 100.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 38 19 16 3 50.0%
French Defense 33 14 13 6 42.4%
French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Chistyakov Defense 31 17 8 6 54.8%
French Defense: Exchange Variation 29 18 10 1 62.1%
French Defense: Advance Variation 28 19 6 3 67.9%
French Defense: Winawer Variation, Advance Variation 26 14 11 1 53.9%
Giuoco Piano: Tarrasch Variation 24 14 9 1 58.3%
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation 20 9 7 4 45.0%
French Defense: Burn Variation 17 11 6 0 64.7%
Gruenfeld: Exchange Variation 16 11 5 0 68.8%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 28 3
Losing 24 0
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