Michał Zięba (aka nsw0on)
Meet Michał Zięba, a chess enthusiast whose rating history looks like a rollercoaster ride—except it's mostly climbing, with a few thrilling dips just to keep things interesting. With a peak blitz rating of 712 and a rapid rating high-water mark of 675 in early 2025, Michał proves that speed and precision can go hand in hand, even if bullet rating is a modest 328 (because sometimes, who needs to blink?).
Michał’s playstyle balances endurance and tactical flair. With an average of nearly 60 moves per win, patience is clearly part of his strategy—he doesn’t rush a battle, savoring every twist and turn on the 64 squares. Yet don’t be mistaken: with a comeback rate over 64%, he’s as resilient as a chess warrior gets, and a tilt factor of 6 means he’s got nerves of steel... or at least tries to.
Opening fans, rejoice! Michał has a soft spot for the King's Pawn Opening and variants like the Leonardis and Jaenisch Counterattack—some of those openings boast a perfect 100% win record in rapid play. He also shows mastery over the Petrovs Defense Classical Variation with a solid 60+% win rate in blitz games. However, the Italian Game seems less friendly, scoring a humble 0% win rate in rapid and mixed results elsewhere; looks like Italy remains an alluring enigma for him.
Whether facing a long-time rival or new opponents, Michał keeps his cool with a nearly 55% win rate with White and just under 45% with Black, proving that he’s comfortable in any corner of the board. He enjoys the evening battles as well, with his best performance around 22:00—maybe it’s the post-dinner brain boost or simply the perfect lighting conditions.
If you fancy a game, beware—he once scored an 11-game winning streak and holds an impressive winning rate against some frequent opponents like szymoo525 (68%) and a clean 100% against a select group of challengers who apparently didn’t get the memo about his skills.
Recent Highlights:
- 🔥 A memorable win by resignation using the Ponziani Opening Jaenisch Counterattack, showcasing his solid endgame skills.
- ⚔️ Fierce battles in the Italian Game and Ruy Lopez that ended in decisive victories, proving he thrives in classical openings.
- 🤯 A tough and swift loss in a Scandinavian Defense match, reminding us that even the best have their “oops” moments.
In short, Michał Zięba is a relentless competitor with a strategic mind and enough patience to endure long fights. Whether he’s blitzing through the midgame or carefully maneuvering a long rapid match, his style reflects a love for the game that goes beyond just numbers—though the numbers do look pretty impressive too.
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