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Nolinlc

Playing Since: 2022-02-23 (Active)

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Daily: 1232
38W / 13L / 0D
Rapid: 1995
1994W / 1902L / 210D
Blitz: 1141
2339W / 2291L / 164D
Bullet: 1287
896W / 831L / 52D

Nolinlc: Master of the Rapid Realm

When it comes to clock management and keeping the pressure on, few players embody the spirit of rapid chess quite like Nolinlc. Known for swinging into action when the minutes tick down, Nolinlc treats rapid time controls not just as a challenge, but as an art form — a realm where bold ideas and lightning reflexes intermingle.

Starting from humble beginnings below 1000, Nolinlc embarked on a meteoric journey through the ranks, proving that consistency is the name of the game. With a playing style marked by an impressive comeback rate of 78.44%, they're the type of competitor who refuses to say die, clawing back from the brink with determination mixed with a dash of tactical wizardry.

The strategy behind Nolinlc’s success isn’t just about raw calculation—it's about psychological endurance, too. Though their tilt factor hovers at a modest 12, they've mastered the art of timing: mornings are their peak hours, with a surprising affinity for the 7 AM dawn battle. Rumor has it coffee is more than just a beverage—it's a secret weapon.

Quick to resign when the tide turns irreversibly, Nolinlc knows when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em; an early resignation rate around 4.65% suggests they're no stranger to gracious exits. Stubborn in the trenches, half of their games transition into deep endgames, where strategic finesse reigns supreme and the battlefield tightens.

Preferred Openings: A dash of classic aggression, a sprinkle of cautious probing. Their opening repertoire reads like a chess lover’s dream, with a soft spot for the Reti Gambit Accepted, where they wield an impressive 67.11% win rate in rapid play, and the tricky Old Benoni Defense, having bagged victories nearly 59% of the time. Not to forget the flamboyant spirit reflected by a solid record in the Latvian Gambit Accepted, proving Nolinlc isn't afraid of sharp tactical melees.

A social competitor as well, Nolinlc regularly crosses swords with opponents like murd3rmittens, with nearly 80% of encounters ending in favor of Nolinlc—keep an eye on those games if you want to see rapid chess mastery on display! Their record across a vast array of opponents speaks to dedication and adaptability, waltzing through new challenges like a knight on the board.

And if you prefer your victories served fresh and spicy: witness Nolinlc winning by resignation, like in their latest game where a graceful bow followed a strategic dismantling of the Old Indian Defense.


If rapid chess had a Hall of Fame for players who make the clock tick faster, Nolinlc would be a strong candidate. Coming for the king and your remaining seconds — watch out!

"In the kingdom of rapid, Nolinlc reigns supreme — check and mate at breakneck speed."

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Rapid Chess Feedback for Nolinlc

You've displayed some impressive strengths in your recent rapid games. Here's a constructive review to help you continue improving:

Strengths:

  • Opening Repertoire: You frequently play solid and flexible openings like the Old Indian Defense and Reti Opening, which give you good central control and development chances.
  • Positional Understanding: In your wins, you showed great patience in accumulating small advantages – controlling critical squares and creating passed pawns in the endgame, as seen in your game against okwiang.
  • Endgame Technique: You converted your advantages confidently, using your passed pawns and active king placement to pressure opponents effectively.
  • Calculation & Tactics: Your games included good tactical awareness, such as timely exchanges and creating threats that put pressure on your opponent's position.

Areas to Work On:

  • Time Management: Several games ended by opponent timeouts, which suggests you often build high-pressure positions. However, managing your own clock for sharper moments will improve your play under pressure.
  • Opening Consistency: While your opening choices are solid, occasionally consider deepening your theoretical knowledge of key lines, such as the Alapin Sicilian and the Sicilian Defense Old Sicilian Variation, to avoid early pitfalls and exploit opponents' inaccuracies faster.
  • Handling Complications: In some losses, you faced challenges in complex middlegame positions where opponents created strong counterplay, for example in the game against arammarsh1. Work on recognizing opponent threats earlier and solidifying your defensive skills.
  • Piece Activity: Aim to coordinate your pieces actively in the opening and middlegame, looking to harmonize them towards common goals rather than reacting passively.

Suggestions for Improvement:

  1. Study thematic motifs and ideas in the openings you prefer. This will help you reach comfortable positions quicker.
  2. Practice tactical puzzles regularly to sharpen your calculation speed and spot opportunities or dangers more efficiently.
  3. Review key moments in your losses to understand decision-making under pressure—sometimes slight improvements in move choice or timing can swing the game.
  4. Try some longer time control games occasionally to practice deeper thinking and time management skills.

Keep up the great work and enjoy your journey improving in rapid chess! Should you want a detailed analysis of a specific game, feel free to ask.

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🆚 Opponent Insights

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Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 1384 1515 2076 1119
2024 1393 1311 1734 1107
2023 1455 1446 1709 1044
2022 874 1215 1636 1001
Rating by Year20222023202420252076874YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 794W / 645L / 81D 726W / 709L / 91D 61.2
2024 304W / 280L / 13D 285W / 289L / 14D 54.1
2023 707W / 639L / 46D 702W / 652L / 43D 59.8
2022 679W / 554L / 47D 614W / 614L / 51D 54.9

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Réti Opening 367 217 133 17 59.1%
Elephant Gambit 358 184 158 16 51.4%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 220 114 94 12 51.8%
Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted 130 74 53 3 56.9%
English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense 95 51 39 5 53.7%
QGD: Chigorin, 3.cxd5 91 49 37 5 53.9%
English Opening: Agincourt Defense 88 41 41 6 46.6%
English Opening: Symmetrical Variation 83 37 43 3 44.6%
Bishop's Opening 82 38 43 1 46.3%
Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Exchange Variation 73 40 26 7 54.8%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
KGD: Classical, 3.Bc4 7 5 1 1 71.4%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 7 5 2 0 71.4%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 6 3 3 0 50.0%
Elephant Gambit 5 4 1 0 80.0%
QGD: Chigorin, 3.cxd5 5 4 0 1 80.0%
Amar Gambit 5 5 0 0 100.0%
Réti Opening 4 3 1 0 75.0%
Scandinavian Defense 4 3 1 0 75.0%
English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense 4 4 0 0 100.0%
Australian Defense 4 4 0 0 100.0%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Elephant Gambit 598 303 277 18 50.7%
Réti Opening 529 295 220 14 55.8%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 417 220 185 12 52.8%
Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted 279 151 118 10 54.1%
English Opening: Agincourt Defense 190 96 88 6 50.5%
English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense 189 88 89 12 46.6%
English Opening: Symmetrical Variation 137 62 69 6 45.3%
Bishop's Opening 128 61 63 4 47.7%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 124 58 59 7 46.8%
Amar Gambit 113 56 54 3 49.6%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 171 97 72 2 56.7%
Elephant Gambit 170 98 67 5 57.6%
Réti Opening 135 77 54 4 57.0%
Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted 111 46 60 5 41.4%
Amar Gambit 83 49 30 4 59.0%
English Opening: Agincourt Defense 75 38 32 5 50.7%
Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense 66 32 32 2 48.5%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 62 34 27 1 54.8%
English Opening: Symmetrical Variation 50 26 23 1 52.0%
English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense 46 26 19 1 56.5%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 14 1
Losing 13 0
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