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Petr Neuman GM

Username: nouma78

Location: Prague

Playing Since: 2015-08-06 (Inactive)

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Daily: 1960
42W / 20L / 3D
Blitz: 2461
149W / 115L / 50D

Petr Neuman: The Grandmaster with a Tactical Twist

Petr Neuman, known in the chess world by the username nouma78, is a formidable Grandmaster whose journey through the 64 squares is as dynamic as it is impressive. Awarded the prestigious Grandmaster title by FIDE, Petr has consistently demonstrated a brilliant blend of sharp tactics and resilient endgame prowess.

A Blitz Virtuoso

From humble beginnings in 2015 with a blitz rating flirting around 1400, Petr skyrocketed to an astonishing peak of 2561 by early 2020. His blitz career is a rollercoaster of exhilarating wins (150!) mixed with some tough losses (115) and a fair share of draws (50), showcasing a fearless style that rarely shies away from the battle. Petr’s longest winning streak is an impressive 12 games, though his current streak ironically stands at a stubborn 21-game losing skid – proving even Grandmasters can have their off-days (or weeks)!

Master of Daily Chess

In daily chess, where patience and long-term strategy reign supreme, Petr shines brightly with a peak rating of 1960. His playstyle in this slower format boasts a higher draw rate, yet he commands respect with a solid 42 wins out of 66 games, demonstrating that even in lengthy battles, Petr's calculation remains razor-sharp.

The Opening Enigma

When it comes to opening choices, Petr keeps opponents guessing. Although a large chunk of his games are under the mysterious "Unknown Opening", he manages to maintain a respectable win rate of about 47% in blitz and an even more commanding 63% in daily formats. His "Top Secret" opening shows an almost professional 50% win rate in blitz and flawless 100% in daily – no wonder adversaries shiver facing him at the board!

Tactical Acrobatics and Psychological Warfare

Known for fighting back in seemingly desperate moments, Petr boasts an incredible 85% comeback rate after setbacks. His ability to bounce back and win even after losing a piece (51% win rate) reveals a mind that thrives under pressure. However, every hero has their kryptonite: a tilt factor of 21 hints that when the going gets tough, Petr might momentarily lose his cool. Yet, his best time to conquer the chess battlefield is the magical hour of midnight – perfect for night owl strategists!

Fun Facts & Game Highlights

  • Holy patience: Petr's average moves per win exceed 70, a testament to his endurance and love for complex endgames.
  • White pieces bring more smiles with a 55.67% win rate versus 44.92% with Black.
  • Despite some brutal losses, Petr’s checkmate wins far outnumber his losses by checkmate (27 vs 1) — an assassin’s strike when it counts.
  • One of his recent notable daily victories featured a nimble dismantling of savi-xa's defenses in a Nimzo-Indian Defense battle, concluding triumphantly after a marathon 39-move tussle.

Facing the Opponents

Petr’s most frequent opponents include players like sergejrachmaninoff and rossinantes_old, holding a respectable lead or balanced rivalry. Interestingly, he boasts a perfect 100% win rate against quite a few online challengers – no mercy given!

All in all, Petr Neuman is a captivating blend of resilience, tactical ingenuity, and gritty perseverance—a Grandmaster who not only plays chess but also adds his own flair and flavor to the eternal game of kings.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
rossinantes_old 5W / 1L / 1D View Games
sergejrachmaninoff 5W / 2L / 0D View Games
omersarikayavegan 5W / 0L / 1D View Games
sodramas 4W / 1L / 1D View Games
Mihai Ionescu 3W / 2L / 0D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2020 2461 1960
2017 2201
2016 2406
2015 1530
Rating by Year201520162017202024611530YearRatingBlitz

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2020 93W / 56L / 23D 76W / 64L / 28D 71.2
2017 7W / 7L / 0D 3W / 6L / 1D 73.3
2016 7W / 0L / 0D 4W / 3L / 1D 80.1
2015 1W / 0L / 0D 1W / 0L / 0D 81.5

Openings: Most Played

Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown 12 2 10 0 16.7%
Australian Defense 7 3 4 0 42.9%
Barnes Defense 4 0 4 0 0.0%
QGD: 2...Bf5 3.cxd5 3 3 0 0 100.0%
Sicilian Defense: Classical Variation 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Benoni Defense: Taimanov Variation 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation 2 2 0 0 100.0%
French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Botvinnik Variation 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Nimzo-Indian Defense 2 1 0 1 50.0%
Sicilian Defense 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 28 8 14 6 28.6%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 17 6 8 3 35.3%
Philidor Defense 16 7 9 0 43.8%
Czech Defense 14 5 6 3 35.7%
Slav Defense 12 6 4 2 50.0%
Slav Defense: Quiet Variation, Amsterdam Variation 11 6 4 1 54.5%
Slav Defense: Alekhine Variation 10 6 4 0 60.0%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 10 4 2 4 40.0%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 8 3 4 1 37.5%
Gruenfeld: Exchange Variation 8 4 3 1 50.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 12 0
Losing 21 21
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