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PawnMarchDestroyer

Playing Since: 2009-08-17 (Active)

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Rapid: 2103
83W / 86L / 11D
Blitz: 2148
3636W / 4630L / 288D
Bullet: 2100
2966W / 2593L / 114D

Profile Summary: PawnMarchDestroyer

Meet PawnMarchDestroyer, a dynamic and resilient chess virtuoso whose journey through the ranks reads like an epic saga with more twists than a knight's tour! Bursting onto the scene around 2010, this player has shown a passionate devotion to the game, particularly excelling in Blaze mode (a.k.a. Blitz), where quick wits and faster clicks are the name of the game.

Though not a grandmaster yet, maneuvering from a modest Blitz rating in the 1500s to an impressive peak of 2419 in November 2021 is no small feat. Along the way, their bullet games have also sizzled with a peak over 2100, proving that they’re equally fearless when the clock ticks down. And don't let that calm daily rating of 400 fool you—that’s just their zen mode!

Playing Style: PawnMarchDestroyer is not one to throw in the towel easily, sporting a comback rate nearing 74%—they love a good fight after losing a piece. Endgames are another specialty, occurring in over 63% of their matches, suggesting a dogged determination to grind out wins even in the trickiest positions.
They have a subtle yet convincing preference for careful openings, often sneaking in those little-known secrets and crafty defenses like the Dutch or the Old Sicilian. Their average game length hovers around a robust 59 moves for wins, which reveals a player who enjoys savoring every moment on the board.

Psychological Trends & Fun Facts: Their psychological resilience is notable—though they occasionally tilt (about 22% of the time), they bounce back sharper. Their luckiest hour? 9 PM, which might just be the perfect time to challenge them! Also, interestingly, their biggest weakness might be their own pawns—they're called PawnMarchDestroyer for a reason, as pawns are both their trusty soldiers and, perhaps, their PTSD.

From mighty comebacks to brutal grips on the board through a sea of opponents — ranging from Komodo11 to antonio_70 — PawnMarchDestroyer’s chess adventures are as thrilling as they come. Opponents beware: their booming blitz and bullet stats are a testament to their sheer tenacity and tactical savvy.

Notable Opponents

  • Komodo11 – 51 games (some wins, many battles!)
  • Alexandrasamaganova – 97 games of fierce rivalry
  • Olga-bot – 93 games, proving even bots feel the heat

Signature Moves & Recent Showdowns

Often employing the Dutch Defense Classical Variation and occasionally unleashing the Sicilian Old Variation, PawnMarchDestroyer breaks the mold with surprising strategies and a keen eye for endgame mastery.
Their latest victories have been sealed by both resignation and checkmate, suggesting a versatile arsenal that keeps opponents guessing and game-ending in style.

Latest Triumphs


And when things don’t quite go their way? Well, even the mightiest warrior meets time occasionally...

Current Blitz rating: 2148 (yes, the rise continues!)


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Coach Chesswick

PawnMarchDestroyer — Game Review & Coaching Feedback

First, congratulations on your recent wins! Your games show good understanding of opening principles and a solid ability to capitalize on opponents' mistakes. Let’s explore some key points for improvement and reinforcement.

Strengths:

  • Opening choice and development: You play dynamic openings like the Dutch Defense and various Sicilian structures which suit your style well. Your development is generally good, and you castle effectively to ensure king safety.
  • Winning tactics: In your victories, you effectively used piece exchanges and tactical shots to build an advantage. For example, exchanging off opponent’s key minor pieces and then exploiting weak pawns or open files.
  • Converting advantage: Your ability to push small advantages into a winning position shows good understanding of endgame concepts and pressure application.

Areas to Focus On:

  • Time management: In some losses, time pressure played a role. Try to balance well between careful calculation and faster moves in familiar positions to avoid rushing late in the game.
  • Middle game planning: While your tactical vision is good, spending a little more time on strategic planning might help you avoid pitfalls, especially in complex pawn structures or closed positions. For example, choosing optimal pawn breaks or piece maneuvers can prevent positional weaknesses.
  • Endgame technique: You are converting games well, but further study on common endgames (like rook endgames or minor piece endgames) will help you clinch wins more confidently under pressure.

Specific Suggestions:

  • Opening study: Continue deepening your knowledge on your preferred openings (Dutch & Sicilian). Knowing typical pawn breaks, thematic sacrifices, and key middle game plans will increase your chances to gain advantage early.
  • Analyze losses: Review your losses focusing on critical moves where the position changed significantly. Consider alternative moves that would maintain or improve your position.
  • Practice tactics regularly: Enhance your calculation speed and precision through daily tactical puzzles. This will benefit you especially in the 3-minute to 15-minute time controls.

Example Highlight:

In your recent victory against dxdy_dydx, you skillfully exploited active piece play and seized the initiative early. This game is a great resource to review how to maintain pressure and capitalize on opponent errors.

Keep up the disciplined approach to study and practice, and you will continue to see improvement in your play and results. For more concepts, consider reviewing terms like pawn structure, time management, and endgame technique.

Well done and keep marching those pawns forward!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
Brian Chan 0W / 4L / 1D View
blundermywaytoglory 1W / 0L / 0D View
timmy3189 1W / 0L / 0D View
nabucodonosorcisimo 1W / 0L / 0D View
saoyan0711 0W / 1L / 0D View
anubhav2468 0W / 1L / 1D View
o-o-o 5W / 0L / 0D View
khalidosino 0W / 1L / 0D View
nihilist 2W / 0L / 0D View
thenolechess 1W / 3L / 1D View
Most Played Opponents
Alexandra Samaganova 20W / 73L / 4D View Games
chess_lynx 23W / 32L / 2D View Games
Maria Larina 25W / 25L / 5D View Games
Gokul 3W / 44L / 3D View Games
mikrotonic 10W / 36L / 2D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2100 2148 2103
2024 2100 2148 2103 400
2023 2100 2127 2103
2022 2026 2122 2027
2021 1669 2076 1739
2020 1707 2029 1736
2019 1510 1924
2018 1418 1867
2017 1457 1736
2016 1389 1750
2015 1452 1518
2014 1403 1584
2013 1450 1609
2012 1313 1605 1151
2011 1377 1605
2010 1557
Rating by Year201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202521481151YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 356W / 235L / 19D 322W / 254L / 17D 56.9
2024 235W / 124L / 11D 210W / 150L / 11D 60.1
2023 424W / 255L / 19D 382W / 305L / 25D 59.5
2022 1057W / 1037L / 61D 935W / 1139L / 76D 61.3
2021 497W / 481L / 46D 416W / 565L / 49D 64.0
2020 866W / 660L / 22D 809W / 693L / 27D 59.2
2019 286W / 153L / 7D 266W / 164L / 7D 60.1
2018 386W / 463L / 22D 386W / 453L / 36D 60.4
2017 226W / 258L / 14D 212W / 276L / 11D 56.8
2016 247W / 302L / 10D 246W / 291L / 13D 55.9
2015 6W / 10L / 0D 3W / 9L / 2D 51.4
2014 137W / 206L / 12D 111W / 238L / 11D 58.6
2013 189W / 277L / 13D 158W / 305L / 11D 55.8
2012 71W / 150L / 4D 56W / 162L / 3D 51.7
2011 107W / 178L / 8D 75W / 211L / 5D 50.7
2010 2W / 1L / 0D 2W / 1L / 0D 53.5

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense 801 348 434 19 43.5%
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation 667 320 317 30 48.0%
Caro-Kann Defense 564 280 270 14 49.6%
Scandinavian Defense 440 213 215 12 48.4%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 401 148 240 13 36.9%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 374 154 204 16 41.2%
Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit 363 159 197 7 43.8%
Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation 330 174 144 12 52.7%
Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line 327 161 156 10 49.2%
Czech Defense 266 117 142 7 44.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense 709 380 312 17 53.6%
Scandinavian Defense 483 260 215 8 53.8%
Caro-Kann Defense 354 203 145 6 57.3%
Amar Gambit 316 160 152 4 50.6%
Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit 292 160 127 5 54.8%
Barnes Defense 254 142 107 5 55.9%
Czech Defense 227 106 116 5 46.7%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 209 98 104 7 46.9%
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation 200 117 78 5 58.5%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 187 83 101 3 44.4%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense 13 8 5 0 61.5%
Barnes Defense 6 6 0 0 100.0%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 4 1 3 0 25.0%
Amazon Attack 4 3 1 0 75.0%
Caro-Kann Defense 4 3 1 0 75.0%
Petrov's Defense 3 3 0 0 100.0%
Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Scandinavian Defense 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Three Knights Variation 3 1 1 1 33.3%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Bird Opening 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 15 0
Losing 22 1
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