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OutOfAces GM

Playing Since: 2021-04-15 (Active)

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Rapid: 2590
1W / 0L / 0D
Blitz: 2716
7180W / 6877L / 2473D
Bullet: 2371
185W / 185L / 48D

Grandmaster OutOfAces

Meet OutOfAces, a chess virtuoso and a bona fide Grandmaster recognized by FIDE, who turns the battlefield of 64 squares into a thrilling spectacle of strategy and wit. With a peak blitz rating soaring to 2865 as recently as November 2024, and a bullet peak of 2740, OutOfAces is no stranger to the adrenaline-pumping pace of fast chess.

This player's style could best be described as a patient storm: a master of long, intricate endgames—boasting an endgame frequency of over 89%—while maintaining a dazzling tactical awareness, with a comeback rate of more than 90%. In other words, if OutOfAces loses material, don't count them out; they have a knack for storming back into contention with a 42% win rate even after losing a piece.

Not one to quit early, OutOfAces has an early resignation rate of just 8%, preferring to press on through complexity and uncertainty. The average winning game runs about 83 moves—a sign of deep calculation and strategic endurance—while losses tend to drag on a few moves longer, proving that even defeat is a hard-fought saga.

Their opening repertoire is shrouded in secrecy—literally named "Top Secret"—with over 16,000 blitz games played under this umbrella, where they maintain a win rate hovering just under 44%. But when they unveil the Sicilian Defense or Pirc Defense, watch out: a Pirc Defense win rate of 75% and a perfect 100% with the classic Sicilian Defense indicate openings thoroughly studied and deadly.

Fun fact: OutOfAces seems to excel when the sun is highest, with a peak win rate right at noon and a mysterious 100% win during their favorite hour of the day. Maybe they're fueled by coffee or solar power, or maybe it’s just their killer instinct timing.

OutOfAces’s gaming record is impressive: over 7,200 blitz wins, nearly matching losses, and over 2,400 draws. They have tangled frequently with opponents like astralpulse and alexrustemov, proving their consistency at a very high level. Even against tougher foes, the grind continues with admirable resilience.

Their latest triumph came with a flourish, winning by resignation in a tense battle of the Sicilian Defense against "idiot33333" in June 2025. Moves like precise rook maneuvers, strategic pawn thrusts, and keen tactical shots marked the path to victory, typical of OutOfAces’s sharp and deep thinking.

Whether in bullet snipes, blitz marathons, or rapid skirmishes, Grandmaster OutOfAces embodies determination, skill, and a dash of chessboard wizardry that keeps fans eagerly awaiting the next masterpiece.


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Strengths in Your Play

You have demonstrated solid abilities in complex openings such as the Sicilian Defense, especially in the Richter-Rauzer and Four Knights variations, maintaining a respectable win rate close to 44%. Your recent winning games show good strategic understanding and the capacity to capitalize on opponent mistakes, particularly in middle and endgames. You effectively handle key moments by simplifying positions when advantageous and exerting pressure on your opponent's weak points.

  • Strong grasp on Sicilian Defense structures and tactics.
  • Ability to manage complex positions with precise timing (castling, piece activity).
  • Good resilience in Blitz time controls, managing to win on time and by resignation.
  • Consistent opening repertoire with reliable performance in French and Caro-Kann Defenses.

Areas for Improvement

Although your win rate in your most played openings hovers near 44-50%, some variations like the Italian Game: Two Knights Defense and Amazon Attack show lower success (below 40.5%). Focusing preparation on these lines could yield better results. In general, time management deserves attention since some losses were due to your opponents running out of time or winning on time, suggesting you might be under time pressure in close positions.

  • Review and analyze your performances in the Italian Game and Amazon Attack to identify recurring mistakes or weaknesses.
  • Improve time management to reduce losses on time against opponents.
  • Practicing endgame techniques will help convert more winning positions definitively, especially in complex scenarios.
  • Work on positional understanding in openings where your win rate is less than 45%, focusing on move orders and thematic plans.

Recent Rating and Performance Trends

Recent rating changes show a slight decline (-14 over 1 month, -23 over 3 months), yet your 1-month trend slope is slightly positive, reflecting some good individual performance spikes. The 6-month trend slope is significantly positive, indicating overall improvement over the medium term, despite some short-term fluctuations. Maintaining focus on consistency and managing stressful situations in blitz games will help recover rating stability.

  • Maintain a balanced opening repertoire with slight refreshers in lower-win-rate lines.
  • Focus on psychological resilience during critical moments under time pressure.
  • Use your knowledge from strong games to inform training on tactical awareness and decision-making speed.

Next Steps for Improvement

To continue climbing and become even more consistent in blitz, consider these practical steps:

  • Analyze recent losses and draws to identify tactical oversights or positional misunderstandings, especially in unfamiliar variations.
  • Train endgame patterns and theoretical tablebases to confidently convert winning chances.
  • Practice rapid decision making while keeping the clock in mind to avoid time trouble.
  • Experiment with alternative approaches within your favorite openings to keep your opponents surprised and improve your flexibility.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
Alex Goldin 72W / 56L / 21D
Alexander Rustemov 26W / 76L / 23D
FarewellToKings2112 53W / 58L / 13D
BSWPaulsen 46W / 46L / 16D
Evandro Amorim Barbosa 50W / 36L / 13D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2371 2716
2024 2342 2726
2023 2385 2690
2022 2410 2695
2021 2470 2624 2590
Rating by Year2021202220232024202527262342YearRatingBulletBlitz

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 434W / 353L / 121D 396W / 401L / 112D 88.8
2024 1244W / 1051L / 448D 1120W / 1203L / 428D 91.3
2023 602W / 529L / 180D 533W / 610L / 177D 92.0
2022 837W / 747L / 277D 784W / 821L / 290D 91.1
2021 791W / 645L / 245D 698W / 739L / 258D 91.5

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
French Defense: Exchange Variation 807 406 271 130 50.3%
Caro-Kann Defense 655 308 251 96 47.0%
Four Knights Game 439 191 168 80 43.5%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 415 168 184 63 40.5%
Czech Defense 359 171 142 46 47.6%
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense 356 140 162 54 39.3%
King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Delayed Fianchetto 338 155 130 53 45.9%
King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation 323 153 127 43 47.4%
Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation 301 133 116 52 44.2%
Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Classical Variation 295 130 124 41 44.1%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Alekhine Defense 30 8 19 3 26.7%
Caro-Kann Defense 21 10 9 2 47.6%
Modern 19 5 10 4 26.3%
French Defense: Exchange Variation 18 10 5 3 55.6%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 15 10 5 0 66.7%
Scandinavian Defense 14 8 6 0 57.1%
Amar Gambit 13 4 7 2 30.8%
King's Indian Attack 13 6 5 2 46.1%
Four Knights Game 11 2 8 1 18.2%
Barnes Defense 11 5 6 0 45.5%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Accelerated Dragon 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 11 3
Losing 12 0