Meet Pawel7118
Some players treat bullet chess like a fire drill. Pawel7118 treats it like a full time job with overtime. Since appearing on the scene in May 2020, this tireless competitor has racked up more than 25,000 rated games, most of them at bullet speed, and has turned a modest 1069 bullet rating into a peak of 2811 (2026-06-20). The handle may be a number, but the resume is all substance.
- More than 25,000 rated games since 2020
- Longest winning streak of 19 games and a longest losing streak of 13 games
- 141 wins by timeout against only 24 timeout losses
- Favorite battleground: the Scandinavian Defense with over 1,200 bullet games
From 900 to 2800: A Bullet Ascent
Pawel's early months were a study in ups and downs. Blitz ratings wobbled between 1038 and 1554 in May 2020 alone, and bullet games often ended in time scrambles. But the trajectory was unmistakable. By 2021 the bullet rating crossed 1900, by 2022 it touched 2200, and in June 2026 the rating hit 2811. The chart below tells the story of a player who simply refused to stop improving.
Along the way, Pawel developed a taste for unbalanced positions and a stubborn resistance to resignation. Even the longest losing streak of 13 games could not keep him away from the board, and the 19 game winning streak shows what happens when everything clicks.
The Opening Toolbox
Pawel's repertoire is a love letter to the Scandinavian Defense, which appears in more than 1,200 bullet games with a 55% win rate. The Caro-Kann Defense is a close second favorite, producing a sparkling 58% win rate in bullet, while the Vienna Gambit with the Max Lange Defense has been good for nearly 58% as well. He also enjoys the closed Sicilian Defense, a practical choice that avoids endless theory and invites messy maneuvering. With 946 bullet games in that line, it is clearly a comfort zone.
Rivals and Grudge Matches
Every grinder needs rivals, and Pawel has collected a few. szachmat789 is the most familiar face across the board, with 137 meetings and a slight edge for Pawel at 80 wins to 52. Mathias Unneland is the reverse story, leading the series 52 to 27, a reminder that even the most dedicated player has a nemesis. César Frank Talledo Lagos and Alek also hold winning records against him, while Lindolfo Luiz Da Silva has felt Pawel's sharper side, losing the series 29 to 15. These rivalries give the rating graph its texture.
Style, Grit, and the 2 AM Grind
Pawel's numbers reveal a player who fights to the end. The endgame frequency sits at 67%, and the average decisive game stretches past 65 moves, which means he is not afraid to grind out a win in the late stages. His comeback rate is a remarkable 89.62%, and he still wins half of the games after losing a piece. Even his time management tells a story: 141 wins by timeout against only 24 losses, proof that the clock is often his weapon rather than his enemy. He is at his best on Saturdays and has an odd fondness for the 2 AM bracket, when the rest of the world sleeps and the board is quiet.
Pawel's checking habits are also telling. The queen is his favorite checking piece with more than 24,000 checks delivered, and when he lands the first check he wins 62.43% of the time. When the opponent checks first, that number drops to 42.63%. It is a small edge, but in thousands of games it adds up.
The Verdict
Pawel7118 may not be a household name, but the results speak for themselves. From a sub 1000 bullet player to a 2811 peak, from 13 game losing streaks to 19 game winning streaks, the profile is one of persistence, adaptability, and a genuine love for the fastest form of chess. If you see the name in a bullet lobby, bring your best moves and a steady hand. The clock is part of the game, and Pawel has made peace with it.