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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