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Username: Nils_03

Playing Since: 2018-12-05 (Inactive)

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Rapid: 2246
14W / 11L / 2D
Blitz: 2703
256W / 261L / 58D
Bullet: 2603
1W / 0L / 0D

Biography of Nils Richter, International Master

Meet Nils Richter, a force to be reckoned with on the chessboard and officially an International Master certified by FIDE. With a blitz rating skyrocketing from a humble 1630 in 2018 to an impressive 2703 by 2023, Nils has shown not just growth but a near-superhuman ability to blitz through opponents with precision and style.

Nils’ chess journey is an inspiring saga—starting with modest beginnings, then swiftly ascending the ranks through sheer tactical wizardry. A player who refuses to quit early (early resignation rate a low 1.09%), Nils thrives in the endgame, engaging in them almost 90% of the time. That’s a lot of checkmating maneuvering, proving his patience is as strong as his attack.

One of the most remarkable aspects of Nils' playstyle is a comeback rate of over 91%. Lose a piece? No problem. Nils holds a perfect 100% win rate after losing material, suggesting he’s basically a chess phoenix who rises spectacularly against all odds. Opponents beware—giving away a piece is like offering Nils a boost rocket.

When it comes to rapid-fire blitz games, Nils is a blitz king. With more than 250 wins in blitz and a current winning streak of 5 games (and a longest one hitting 7!), Nils knows how to storm through the battlefield quickly yet elegantly. Not to mention, in 2023 alone, they hit the bullet peak rating of 2603, winning their only bullet game convincingly (100% win rate).

Nils is a strategic chameleon: excelling equally with both white and black pieces, with win rates hovering around 46% and 43%, respectively. Their games usually unfold across an epic 80+ moves, indicating a preference for deep, thoughtful battles rather than quick knockouts. However, if a quick knockout is on the cards, Nils can tilt fast with a tilt factor rated at 7—proving even masters have their moments of frustration.

Off the board, Nils might just be the opponent you want to face on weekends, when their win rate soars to a staggering 75%. So, if you decide to challenge International Master Nils Richter, maybe avoid Sunday afternoons—they're clearly when Nils’ chess powers are at their peak.

With a database of almost 600 blitz games (top secret opening choices included), countless wins against both familiar foes and new challengers, and a psychological resolve that turns setbacks into victories, Nils Richter is not just a player but a chess phenomenon in the making. Whether you’re a casual player or a fellow titled master, watching Nils play is like watching a grandmasterclass in resilience, tactic, and a pinch of cheeky brilliance.

So next time you hear the name Nils Richter, remember: this isn’t just another chess player. This is IM Nils_03 — the comeback king, the blitz storm, and possibly the chessboard’s best-kept secret.


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Coach Chesswick

Hi Nils, here’s some tailored feedback to help you climb beyond your current level!

1. Snapshot

  • Peak Blitz rating: 2703 (2023-08-08)
  • Biggest recent scalp: wins vs. BillieKimbah (2978) and AryanTari (2896)
  • Main openings: Queen’s Gambit Declined, English/Modern set-ups with …g6, Sicilian French-type (…e6).
  • Typical game length: 40–55 moves, often decided in mutual time trouble.
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2. What’s already working

  1. Tactical alertness. Your win against Maxim Matlakov shows keen eye for intermezzos: 21.Rxc6! followed by fast pawn storms.
  2. Dynamic pawn play. You’re not afraid to push h- & g-pawns (e.g. 7.g4 vs. the King’s Indian) which keeps opponents on the back foot.
  3. Resilience under pressure. Several wins come from inferior or equal positions that you out-calculate in blitz scrambles.

3. Main growth areas

ThemeSymptoms in gamesAction plan
Clock management Five of the last six losses were on time, often in winning or drawable endgames. Play 10 min rapid sessions using a strict “move by 15 s” rule to ingrain quicker decision cycles; consider adding a larger increment (+2) in training.
Conversion technique Vs. Nguyen Ngoc Truong Son you were two pawns up but let the K–N-pawn endgame slip. Drill basic endings (K+P vs K, Lucena, Philidor) daily on a board; aim for 50 perfect drills per week.
Structured opening repertoire Switches between Modern, Dutch, and Sicilian lead to valuable seconds spent recalling ideas. Pick one main defense to 1.e4 and 1.d4 each; create flash-card trees with 3-move-deep plans and train them with spaced repetition.
Prophylaxis Prophylaxis Allowing …Nb4 vs. Be3 lines & opposite-colored-bishop attacks (loss vs. kushagramohan). After candidate move search, force yourself to ask “what can my opponent do next?” before playing.

4. Illustrative moments

Study these two snippets; replay them slowly and try to verbalize why each move works/doesn’t:

Winning tactic vs. BillieKimbah (moves 20-28)
Time-trouble collapse vs. crescentmoon2411 (moves 38-50)

5. Weekly training template (2 hrs/day)

  • Mon/Wed/Fri: 30 min opening flash cards → 30 min annotated master game in your lines → 1-hr rapid (15 + 10) with post-game notes.
  • Tue/Thu: 45 min endgame drill → 30 min tactics (Puzzle Rush survival, cap at 3 runs) → 45 min blitz (3 + 2) focusing on clock discipline.
  • Weekend: Review saved blitz games; label positions needing strategic plans vs. tactical calculation; seek sparring at slower time control.
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6. Quick cues to remember during play

  1. 30-second rule: if you’ve spent 30 s and still can’t find a concrete win, pick the most stable move and play it.
  2. Pawns on both wings? Centralize the king before pushing further – avoids back-rank/time-pressure blunders.
  3. When ahead materially, exchange pieces first, then pawns.

Keep enjoying the game, and let me know how the next tournament goes. Good luck pushing past the 2700-blitz barrier!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
gone_checkin 1W / 2L / 4D View Games
itachi824 6W / 0L / 1D View Games
shivacalypso 4W / 1L / 0D View Games
Anna Cramling 4W / 0L / 0D View Games
Maxim Matlakov 1W / 2L / 0D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2023 2603 2703
2022 2552 2246
2021 2417 2300
2020 2259
2019 1861
2018 1882
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Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2023 14W / 6L / 1D 9W / 9L / 0D 94.0
2022 63W / 43L / 6D 43W / 50L / 14D 93.0
2021 42W / 42L / 14D 42W / 42L / 12D 89.3
2020 23W / 42L / 12D 32W / 36L / 6D 92.4
2019 2W / 2L / 0D 2W / 1L / 0D 80.7
2018 1W / 1L / 0D 2W / 0L / 0D 49.2

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 20 11 9 0 55.0%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 19 11 6 2 57.9%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 15 5 9 1 33.3%
Caro-Kann Defense 14 10 4 0 71.4%
QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 14 5 7 2 35.7%
Amazon Attack 12 8 3 1 66.7%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 10 6 3 1 60.0%
Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation 10 2 7 1 20.0%
Slav Defense: Bonet Gambit 10 4 5 1 40.0%
Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation 9 4 4 1 44.4%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 7 5
Losing 7 0
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