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.
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.
2. What’s already working
- Tactical alertness. Your win against Maxim Matlakov shows keen eye for intermezzos: 21.Rxc6! followed by fast pawn storms.
- 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.
- Resilience under pressure. Several wins come from inferior or equal positions that you out-calculate in blitz scrambles.
3. Main growth areas
| Theme | Symptoms in games | Action 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.
6. Quick cues to remember during play
- 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.
- Pawns on both wings? Centralize the king before pushing further – avoids back-rank/time-pressure blunders.
- 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 |
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% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Unknown | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Diemer-Duhm Gambit (DDG): 4...f5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation, English Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 7 | 5 |
| Losing | 7 | 0 |