Biography
PLaci78 is a blitz chess aficionado who treats the clock like a fearless opponent. Emerging on the online scene in the late 2010s, they built a reputation for sharp tactical flair, quick thinking, and a willingness to dive into dynamic positions. Their journey includes a peak blitz rating of 2413 in 2019 and a long, steady presence across the 2017–2024 timeline. A true clock-wrangler, PLaci78 keeps the tempo high and the humor high even when the position looks chaotic.
Playing Style
In blitz, PLaci78 favors aggressive, tactical play and practical decision-making. The profile highlights a strong endgame sense (EndgameFrequency around 80.8%) and a notable comeback capability (ComebackRate around 90.15), suggesting they thrive on turning tricky scenarios into opportunities. They enjoy lively middlegames where calculation, intuition, and a bite-sized plan can decide the game before the clock runs out. A pinch of psychological resilience keeps them bouncing back after tough losses.
Openings and Performance
PLaci78’s Blitz repertoire features a mix of classical and sharp lines. Top Blitz openings include:
- Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation — 779 games, 367 wins, 351 losses, 61 draws; Win rate 47.11%
- French Defense: Advance Variation — 1105 games, 518 wins, 492 losses, 95 draws; Win rate 46.88%
- Scotch Game — 1815 games, 835 wins, 790 losses, 190 draws; Win rate 46.01%
- Amazon Attack — 845 games, 377 wins, 403 losses, 65 draws; Win rate 44.62%
- Caro-Kann Defense — 833 games, 347 wins, 402 losses, 84 draws; Win rate 41.66%
Other notable lines include the Ruy Lopez variations and the Italian Game family, reflecting a well-rounded but tactically sharp Blitz approach.
Streaks and Milestones
- Longest winning streak: 12 games
- Current winning streak: 2
- Longest losing streak: 12
- Current losing streak: 0
Most Played Opponents
PLaci78 has faced a number of frequent opponents, with the following names appearing most often in their blitz games:
- dimych01 — 101 games
- aet1812 — 94 games
- vladoxxx — 88 games
- rednaxxx — 74 games
- totofish11 — 66 games
Time and Notable Facts
Preferred time control appears to be Blitz. Fun fact from the data: the best time of day to play is 03:00, a quirky glow-in-the-dark slot that suits late-night battles and grand-speed clutches.
Career Snapshot
Notable career milestones include a peak Blitz rating of 2413 achieved on 2019-04-23 and a peak Bullet rating of 1885 reached on 2023-04-20. In 2024, their Blitz activity remained strong with monthly averages drifting in the mid-to-high 2200s, culminating in a December 2024 average around 2337. This profile captures a player who thrives in fast time controls, keeps a lively openings choice, and maintains a playful, resilient mindset at the board.
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PLaci78🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| dimych01 | 48W / 49L / 4D | |
| aet1812 | 33W / 54L / 7D | |
| VLADO V. | 32W / 49L / 7D | |
| rednaxxx | 26W / 45L / 3D | |
| totofish11 | 19W / 39L / 8D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2404 | |||
| 2023 | 1885 | 2148 | ||
| 2022 | 2217 | |||
| 2021 | 2250 | |||
| 2020 | 2210 | |||
| 2019 | 2316 | |||
| 2018 | 2224 | |||
| 2017 | 2115 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 817W / 826L / 183D | 699W / 944L / 185D | 82.0 |
| 2023 | 683W / 703L / 112D | 581W / 817L / 136D | 79.6 |
| 2022 | 544W / 583L / 119D | 476W / 632L / 119D | 79.2 |
| 2021 | 645W / 707L / 150D | 604W / 772L / 141D | 80.2 |
| 2020 | 517W / 504L / 96D | 414W / 591L / 119D | 78.1 |
| 2019 | 691W / 689L / 149D | 593W / 790L / 155D | 82.3 |
| 2018 | 1000W / 1098L / 238D | 962W / 1173L / 198D | 82.0 |
| 2017 | 402W / 446L / 79D | 388W / 449L / 94D | 82.9 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotch Game | 1815 | 835 | 790 | 190 | 46.0% |
| French Defense: Advance Variation | 1105 | 518 | 492 | 95 | 46.9% |
| Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Berlin Wall | 890 | 370 | 399 | 121 | 41.6% |
| Amazon Attack | 845 | 377 | 403 | 65 | 44.6% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 833 | 347 | 402 | 84 | 41.7% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 815 | 337 | 416 | 62 | 41.4% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 779 | 367 | 351 | 61 | 47.1% |
| Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 748 | 313 | 359 | 76 | 41.8% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 455 | 191 | 218 | 46 | 42.0% |
| Czech Defense | 437 | 181 | 218 | 38 | 41.4% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 12 | 2 |
| Losing | 12 | 0 |