NikolaBlunderMayor is a chess enthusiast known for rapid play and a charmingly unpredictable style. Despite the playful username hinting at occasional blunders, this player keeps the battlefield exciting with clever tactics and a decent strategic grasp, especially in rapid games. Expect a mix of solid choice openings but beware the surprises!
Playing Style and Preferences
Prefering rapid time controls, NikolaBlunderMayor likes to keep opponents on their toes. Known for a fairly patient approach—averaging about 66 moves per win—the player exhibits strong endgame skills and a surprising knack for comebacks, boasting an 83% comeback rate after setbacks.
Preferred time control: Rapid
Average moves per win: ~66
Strong endgame engagement (65.7% games reach endgame)
Not afraid to resign early if the tides turn (2% early resignations)
Opening Preferences & Performance
NikolaBlunderMayor shows fondness for the Caro-Kann Defense across all time controls, with a mixed success rate around 40-44%, embracing its solid and resilient nature. The London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation shines in rapid games, where the win rate jumps over 64%, hinting at both familiarity and comfort in its schemes.
Caro-Kann Defense aplenty in blitz and bullet
Strong rapid wins with London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation
Occasional adventures with gambits like the Amar Gambit and Amazon Attack
Competitive Highlights
Despite some tough stretches, NikolaBlunderMayor has enjoyed winning streaks of up to 9 games, showing potential bursts of brilliance. Recent peak ratings demonstrate steady progress:
Peak Rapid rating: 1204 (July 2025)
Peak Daily rating: 1216
Peak Blitz rating: 1141
Peak Bullet rating: 898
Feel free to danzel099 or ferrocarrilrodalies to see some of NikolaBlunderMayor's recent rivals. Beware—the win rates vary dramatically depending on your own blunder tendencies!
Fun Facts & Quirks
NikolaBlunderMayor sometimes shines brightest early in the mornings and late at night, with up to 100% win rate recorded around 7 AM and 2 AM (maybe chess is best with coffee or a midnight snack).
Interestingly, they tend to perform better when playing Black than White, with Black wins slightly higher.
Don't be fooled by the name — despite a few losses, multiple comebacks reveal a fighter spirit who refuses to let a blunder decide the game.
Loves the challenge: wins frequently against players who underestimate the 'Mayor of Blunders.'
Coach Chesswick
Overall Performance Summary
Your recent performance shows solid improvement with a strength adjusted win rate of approximately 48%, indicating balanced results against similarly rated opponents. Your rating has risen impressively by 87 points in the last month and a remarkable 452 points over the last six months, reflecting consistent progress. The positive trend slopes across all time frames further confirm steady growth in your chess understanding and skills.
Positive Aspects from Your Recent Wins
Opening Knowledge: You are employing standard opening systems such as the Caro-Kann Defense and the Queens Gambit Accepted, which provide stable and solid positions early in the game.
Endgame Technique: Your wins often feature good endgame play, demonstrating accurate calculation and conversion skills.
Positional Understanding: In several games, you effectively control key squares and pieces, as seen in moves that improve your piece activity and restrict your opponent's counterplay.
Resilience and Patience: You manage your clock well, avoiding time trouble while methodically improving your position.
Areas to Improve Based on Recent Losses
Opening Preparation: Some losses involved opponents exploiting early inaccuracies in the opening, especially against defenses like the Grunfeld and King's Indian. Revisiting theory lines and typical plans could help strengthen these areas.
Tactical Awareness: Several games ended with decisive tactical blows against you. Enhancing your pattern recognition and calculation speed may prevent these oversights.
Defensive Technique: When under pressure, holding together and finding resourceful defense options can be challenging. Practicing defensive puzzles and exercises can bolster your confidence and skills here.
Endgame Precision: In a few cases, endgames were lost due to minor inaccuracies. Studying fundamental endgame principles and practicing key theoretical endings will improve your conversion chances.
Recommended Focus Areas
Review your games to identify recurring tactical errors and work on specific tactics training daily.
Strengthen opening repertoire by studying main lines and typical middlegame plans, focusing on your commonly played openings.
Improve defensive play by analyzing positions where you were under pressure and learning how to find active counterplay or solid defensive setups.
Enhance endgame knowledge through systematic study and practice of essential theoretical endings.
Maintain good time management habits to ensure sufficient thinking time for complex positions.
Next Steps
Consider setting a study schedule that balances openings, tactics, endgames, and analysis of your own games for reflection and learning. Regular practice with slow and rapid games can help integrate these improvements effectively. Keep tracking your rating trends and stay motivated by small milestones along your chess journey.
