Paul Littlewood: The International Master of Unstoppable Winning Streaks
Paul Littlewood, known by the username plittl in the chess world, is not your everyday chess player — unless your everyday includes crushing opponents with near-perfect records and dazzling tactical prowess. Holding the prestigious title of International Master awarded by FIDE, Paul’s chess journey is a masterclass in perseverance, precision, and a pinch of mystery (his opening repertoire is so secretive, you’d think he’s guarding state secrets).
From daily online blitz skirmishes to rapid battles that test both speed and strategy, Paul’s track record is legendary. With a staggering winning streak of 74 games at one point and a current streak still sizzling at 13, it’s clear that if chess were baseball, Paul would be swinging for the fences every game. His approach to the endgame is methodical, appearing in nearly half of his matches, and with an average win occurring after about 52 moves, patience is definitely a virtue in his playstyle.
Boasting a near-perfect performance in the Top Secret opening, Paul has turned his opening strategies into an impenetrable fortress — having won over 95% of rapid games played using it, and a spotless 100% win rate in both daily and blitz formats. Opponents struggling to crack this code include fan favorites like captaincharlie, who’s faced Paul 106 times and still only scored a pitiful 0.94% win rate.
Paul’s chess battles are not just about brute force; he combines psychological resilience with tactical brilliance. Despite losing a piece, his comeback rate is an impressive 74%, and remarkably, he has never resigned early or suffered a one-sided loss — clearly, giving up is not in his vocabulary. His tilt factor remains at a zen-like 1, ensuring that frustration never clouds his crystal-clear game plan.
Whether it’s the intensity of a Sunday showdown or the strategic chess wars fought in the wee hours, Paul clocks nearly flawless win rates across the clock: 100% on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays; just a tiny slip on Saturdays and Wednesdays. Fun fact: he’s unbeatable at 6 AM and 10 AM, so don’t challenge him before breakfast!
In summary, Paul Littlewood’s chess life is a blend of unbeatable streaks, secret weapons, and relentless dominance — a player who doesn’t just play chess, but practically rewrites the rulebook. Opponents beware: when you face plittl, prepare for a master class in winning.
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🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| captaincharlie | 105W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| purton | 5W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| owletofdoom | 2W / 0L / 1D | View Games |
| parkingpeacock | 2W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| vktchessinlockdown | 0W / 0L / 2D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2276 | |||
| 2024 | 2173 | 2201 | ||
| 2021 | 2161 | 2084 | ||
| 2020 | 2355 | 2093 | 1902 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4W / 2L / 0D | 4W / 0L / 1D | 72.5 |
| 2024 | 7W / 0L / 0D | 5W / 0L / 0D | 83.8 |
| 2021 | 23W / 0L / 0D | 21W / 2L / 0D | 51.6 |
| 2020 | 41W / 0L / 4D | 41W / 0L / 0D | 48.1 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Benoni Defense: Old Benoni | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Dutch Defense | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 87.5% |
| Australian Defense | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Berlin Wall | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| East Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Gruenfeld: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Center Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| French Defense: Classical Variation, Svenonius Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Pirc Defense: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Anderssen Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Modern | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Scotch Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| QGD: Ragozin | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Gruenfeld: Classical Exchange, 10.Be3 Bg4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 74 | 2 |
| Losing | 1 | 0 |