Paulmorphygreat - The Maestro of the Checkered Battlefield
Emerging from the mists of the internet chess universe, paulmorphygreat is a formidable chess player who has steadily climbed the ranks with cunning strategy and a dash of flair reminiscent of the legendary Paul Morphy himself (hence the name, naturally).
Rating Highlights
- Peak Blitz Rating: 2070 (May 2024) - That's some serious finger-flying speed and brain power!
- Peak Rapid Rating: 2159 (March 2022) - Outwitting opponents with speed AND precision.
- Peak Bullet Rating: 1852 (November 2020) - Lightning fast moves for those who like living on the edge.
Chess Style & Personality
Known for an endgame frequency of over 75%, paulmorphygreat enjoys the grind as much as the thrill. With an Early Resignation Rate of just 1.46%, quitting early is not in this player's vocabulary. Their average moves per win and loss are practically twins, showing a patient, gritty approach where battles are fought deep into the night (or well past bedtime).
Psychologically, they have an 83.97% comeback rate – proving that even when life (or chess) knocks them down, they're getting right back up with a grin and a clever tactic.
They say timing is everything, and paulmorphygreat shines brightest at the stroke of midnight. Who needs sleep when you can just checkmate?
Opening Preferences
When it comes to openings, Unknown Opening is surprisingly popular (over 9,000 games!), because let's be honest, who reads the manual? Among known favorites:
- Queen's Pawn Opening – Accelerated London System: A respectable 55.3% win rate.
- London System: Even better with a 57.1% win rate. Classic and solid.
- Less luck with Scandinavian Defense variations, but hey, even the greats have their quirks.
Recent Battles
In a recent Blitz encounter, paulmorphygreat dazzled with the Mieses Opening, clinching a checkmate victory in style. Not a bad way to end the day!
Of course, no chess journey is without setbacks. The recent losses show battles were fought fiercely, especially against the tricky Scandinavian Defense - Modern Marshall Variation.
Win-Loss Record & Opponents
With over 5,250 wins and a near-equal number of losses and draws in Blitz alone, paulmorphygreat maintains a robust presence on the 64 squares. Their resilience is their strength.
Known for a love-hate relationship with opponents, some foes like veteran49 and michaelg50 have suffered a 100% defeat rate against paulmorphygreat, while others still inspire future revenge matches.
Fun Facts
- Prefers playing at 0:00 hours. Maybe nocturnal? Definitely mysterious.
- Often dances with the queen, bishop, and knight late into the night.
- The average game length means you’d better bring snacks if you want to watch!
In summary, paulmorphygreat is a patient warrior, an underdog’s nightmare, and a chess aficionado who embraces the full drama of every game – thrilling wins, crushing losses, and epic comebacks. If chess was a theatrical play, paulmorphygreat would surely be the lead with a flair for the dramatic checkmate finale.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| dopeygoo | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| jpetkovic | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| 0043vb | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| alexanderbierhals | 2W / 1L / 0D | View |
| ericpinheirolopes | 0W / 0L / 1D | View |
| aphaisan | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| haikmargaryan | 0W / 0L / 1D | View |
| ecilsazzip | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| abimol | 2W / 0L / 0D | View |
| ramadhanveha | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| dominator155 | 12W / 11L / 0D | View Games |
| stefany2012 | 10W / 5L / 1D | View Games |
| pavel_datsyuk_13 | 10W / 5L / 0D | View Games |
| ljupco81 | 7W / 6L / 1D | View Games |
| profugo_duende | 4W / 9L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1988 | 2091 | ||
| 2024 | 1803 | 1858 | 2105 | |
| 2023 | 2053 | |||
| 2022 | 1705 | 2055 | ||
| 2021 | 1863 | 2013 | ||
| 2020 | 1708 | 1817 | 1443 | |
| 2019 | 1886 | 1248 | ||
| 2018 | 1818 | |||
| 2017 | 1673 | |||
| 2016 | 1589 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 415W / 344L / 47D | 367W / 386L / 49D | 71.7 |
| 2024 | 1011W / 878L / 97D | 959W / 943L / 96D | 72.2 |
| 2023 | 0W / 1L / 0D | 0W / 0L / 0D | 76.0 |
| 2022 | 330W / 285L / 50D | 313W / 306L / 50D | 74.7 |
| 2021 | 101W / 76L / 8D | 83W / 83L / 15D | 78.8 |
| 2020 | 376W / 357L / 13D | 372W / 338L / 27D | 70.6 |
| 2019 | 365W / 326L / 39D | 340W / 320L / 52D | 73.3 |
| 2018 | 733W / 673L / 63D | 726W / 705L / 58D | 70.2 |
| 2017 | 306W / 278L / 15D | 295W / 297L / 18D | 69.0 |
| 2016 | 76W / 54L / 3D | 72W / 61L / 1D | 62.0 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Opening | 9525 | 4719 | 4379 | 427 | 49.5% |
| Top Secret | 796 | 381 | 382 | 33 | 47.9% |
| Indian Game | 58 | 26 | 27 | 5 | 44.8% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System | 57 | 28 | 29 | 0 | 49.1% |
| Alekhines Defense Scandinavian Variation | 29 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 51.7% |
| Scandinavian Defense Modern Marshall Variation | 26 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 46.1% |
| Scandinavian Defense Modern Variation | 21 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 57.1% |
| Scandinavian Defense Modern Icelandic Palme Gambit | 19 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 26.3% |
| London System | 18 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 55.6% |
| Old Benoni Defense | 16 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 56.2% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Opening | 2475 | 1210 | 1088 | 177 | 48.9% |
| Indian Game | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense Modern Variation | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Scandinavian Defense Modern Icelandic Palme Gambit | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Alekhines Defense Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense Modern Marshall Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| London System | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Top Secret | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense Modern Marshall Tomalty Gambit Center Counter Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Opening | 760 | 379 | 365 | 16 | 49.9% |
| Top Secret | 628 | 323 | 285 | 20 | 51.4% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 12 | 1 |
| Losing | 8 | 0 |