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G M

Username: poubas

Location: Athens

Playing Since: 2009-03-23 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟♟

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Rapid: 2051
20W / 5L / 2D
Blitz: 2230
18085W / 20788L / 2533D
Bullet: 1953
5848W / 7143L / 535D

Chess Player Profile: GM (Username: poubas)

Meet GM poubas, the wizard who wrestles with 64 squares for glory and laughs in the face of checkmates—unless it's against them, then it's "technical difficulties." Since beginning their journey in Bullet chess back in 2009 with a modest rating of 1200, poubas catapulted forward with a bibbly-bobbly rise, hitting a blazing peak Bullet rating of 1988 in early 2019. In Blitz, however, things really got spicy, cresting at an impressive 2301 in 2025—a year where poubas apparently made every opponent consider retirement.

With over 58,000 total games spanning Bullet, Blitz, and Rapid formats, poubas blends persistence with strategic cunning. Bullet stats might show a bit of the rollercoaster effect—win rates of about 43%, and a notorious penchant for games that drag on approximately 73 moves per win and even longer when forced into the loss corner—but that only adds to the legend.

Their style? An affinity for endgames (79.5% frequency!), combined with an endearing early resignation rate of just over 0.5%—meaning poubas loves a fight but knows when to bow out gracefully. Plus, the celebrated ability to claw back from the brink boasts a comeback rate near 83%, demonstrating not only grit but some serious tactical wizardry.

Most recent escapades in 2025 show poubas delivering checkmate victories in various theoretical openings including the Kings Indian Attack, Sicilian Variation, Colle System, and Slav Defense Modern Quiet Schallopp Defense. Not to brag, but the current winning streak is going strong at 3 games—because sometimes pizzas aren't the only thing that gets sliced and diced.

Notable Stats & Fun Facts

  • Longest Winning Streak: 20 (Yes, a whole tank of games without losing!)
  • Longest Losing Streak: 15 (Even champions have their "off" days)
  • Favorite Time to Play: 4:00 AM—because inspiration apparently strikes best when you're half-asleep
  • Typical Game Length: Around 73 moves per win—endurance is key
  • White Pieces Win Rate: 46.3% (Still better than flipping a coin!)
  • Black Pieces Win Rate: 40.8% (Shhh... opponents' nightmare)

Recent Triumph

Just take a look at their latest dazzling victory against deki1967 (June 2025) where poubas executed a classic checkmate after maneuvering through a Kings Indian Attack - Sicilian Variation opening. Not just quick fingers, but an artistic finish too.


Playing Philosophy

poubas plays with a mix of relentless endgame battles and tactical awareness sharpened by an 82.99% comeback rate after setbacks. Their psychological tilt factor hovers at a manageable 15%, which means the occasional frustrating blunder is quickly shrugged off and followed by vengeance on the board.

Opponents beware—poubas doesn’t just clock in to churn moves; this player knows when to resign early, knows their openings, and finishes strong with sharp checkmates that would make even the legendary Bobby Fischer nod in approval.

So, whether in blistering Bullet, calculated Blitz, or steady Rapid, poubas is that player who might just turn your flawless win into a legendary tale of struggle and eventual defeat.

All hail the cunning and slightly unpredictable GM poubas!


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Hi G M – Personalized Blitz Review & Action Plan

Your recent 3-minute games show a healthy ~2250 rating range and a fighting style that produces many decisive results. Below is a concise assessment drawn from the last 10 games (6 wins, 4 losses) and supported by your performance dashboards:

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  2301 (2025-02-23)

What you already do well

  • Active piece play. In the win against deki1967 you seized the initiative with 24…Rxb2!!, then converted via the powerful double-rook lift …Rf8-f5-f3+.
  • Opening variety. King’s Indian Attack (1.g3) as White and both Alekhine’s Defense & Slav structures as Black keep opponents guessing.
  • Alert tactical vision. You rarely miss one-move shots; e.g. 33…Kh7!! calmly sidestepped perpetual ideas before delivering 38…Qg6#.

Recurring improvement themes

  1. Time management – your #1 leak.
    • Three recent losses (vs oppslider, Misimp2024 & pawnhopper316) were winning or equal positions that collapsed on the clock.
    • Average time per move in the opening is 5-6 sec – slightly high for 3 | 0.
    Goal: reach move 15 with > 2:10 left. Consider a 3 | 2 time control for training and practise “0-2-4 rule” (0 sec for theory moves, 2 sec for obvious recaptures, 4 sec for everything else).
  2. Converting extra material.
    In both Alekhine games vs OppSlider you were a pawn up but allowed counterplay by neglecting king safety (…Qg6? 41…g6?); endgames slipped away.
    Checklist before simplifying: (a) king safety, (b) rook activity, (c) passed pawns. If two are in your favour, trade; if not, improve first.
  3. Opening depth.
    • As White the KIA with 7.a3?! hands Black an early …a5/…Ra6 tempo. Consider the main line 7.Nbd2 & 8.Ne4 instead.
    • With Alekhine’s Defense you reach the Modern / Balogh set-ups but often misplace the dark-square bishop (…Bh5-g6-e4 shuffle). Study the model game Larsen–Fischer 1958 where …Bg4 & …e6 equalise smoothly.

Illustrative sequence – tactical finish from your latest win

Key moves (Black to move, move 34):

  34...Rxf2+ 35.Rxf2 Qxf2+ 36.Kh3 Rf3+ 37.Kg4 Qg2+ 38.Kh5 Qg6#
  

Notice how every move was check or capture – a good habit to emulate when low on time.

Action plan for the next two weeks

  • Opening tune-up
    • Add 20 min of targeted repertoire work every other day.
    • Prepare one crisp sideline vs 4.Bc4 Alekhine (…dxe5 & …Nc6 line) to cut opponent prep.
  • Clock discipline drills
    • Play a daily set of 10 bullet games focusing solely on speeding up the first 10 moves.
    • Review only the games you lose on time; identify the moment the pace slowed.
  • Endgame refresh
    • Spend 15 min/day on rook endgame puzzles. Your Slav loss vs Misimp2024 showed difficulty converting R+P vs R.
    • Start with the classic Lucena & Philidor setups Lucena position.

Motivation snapshot

Your blitz peak is currently 2301 (2025-02-23). Hitting +50 elo is realistic once time-trouble losses are trimmed; that alone would have added +18 elo in the last session.

Keep the pieces active, trust your intuition in blitz, and—above all—watch that clock! See you at the next training review.



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
Izmail 2W / 3L / 0D
hh33zz 2W / 1L / 0D
soxkid18 0W / 2L / 0D
christohahaha 1W / 1L / 0D
emd2106 1W / 0L / 0D
masternick 1W / 1L / 0D
byrn_enjoyer 0W / 1L / 0D
carmogli 3W / 2L / 1D
pg173 0W / 1L / 0D
bt2200 1W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
celinoladonga 38W / 76L / 4D
jackweile 47W / 39L / 5D
Henrik Dalsgaard 28W / 48L / 1D
croppley 25W / 44L / 3D
dtdt_2000 27W / 40L / 1D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2222 2051
2024 2108
2023 2129
2022 2116 1960
2021 2071
2020 1953 2063
2019 1760 2036
2018 1972 2168
2017 1721 1967
2016 1649 1915
2014 1614 1918
2013 1564 1943
2012 1667 1837
2010 1819 1939
2009 1551 1954 1200
Rating by Year20092010201220132014201620172018201920202021202220232024202522221200YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 649W / 630L / 88D 557W / 710L / 94D 79.2
2024 1028W / 1078L / 160D 897W / 1222L / 145D 78.6
2023 1436W / 1537L / 215D 1257W / 1693L / 237D 78.9
2022 1171W / 1153L / 176D 1045W / 1299L / 171D 77.9
2021 1597W / 1593L / 228D 1462W / 1770L / 222D 78.6
2020 1527W / 1445L / 182D 1308W / 1703L / 162D 75.5
2019 813W / 883L / 82D 712W / 978L / 97D 72.5
2018 1396W / 1453L / 130D 1197W / 1664L / 126D 72.3
2017 1204W / 1357L / 97D 1081W / 1463L / 113D 72.4
2016 722W / 849L / 80D 658W / 939L / 61D 71.9
2014 524W / 539L / 35D 453W / 636L / 33D 71.1
2013 159W / 155L / 17D 143W / 165L / 19D 74.9
2012 56W / 68L / 5D 55W / 69L / 3D 75.9
2010 182W / 275L / 15D 187W / 274L / 22D 71.9
2009 50W / 32L / 1D 53W / 35L / 3D 71.4

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Alekhine Defense 2017 853 1079 85 42.3%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 1091 485 567 39 44.5%
Colle: 3...e6 4.Bd3 c5 806 369 402 35 45.8%
Döry Defense 760 342 389 29 45.0%
Amazon Attack 650 276 347 27 42.5%
Colle: 3...Bf5, Alekhine Variation 535 246 270 19 46.0%
Pirc Defense: Classical Variation 406 195 196 15 48.0%
Australian Defense 371 153 204 14 41.2%
Modern 328 143 182 3 43.6%
Slav Defense: Bonet Gambit 313 115 179 19 36.7%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Alekhine Defense 8234 3618 4134 482 43.9%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 3852 1758 1831 263 45.6%
Colle: 3...e6 4.Bd3 c5 2832 1385 1247 200 48.9%
Döry Defense 2748 1220 1358 170 44.4%
Colle: 3...Bf5, Alekhine Variation 2255 1025 1077 153 45.5%
Amazon Attack 2081 847 1111 123 40.7%
Pirc Defense: Classical Variation 1426 691 665 70 48.5%
Australian Defense 1278 601 588 89 47.0%
Slav Defense: Bonet Gambit 1228 540 584 104 44.0%
Alekhine Defense: Modern Variation 890 389 438 63 43.7%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Alekhine Defense 10 5 3 2 50.0%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Colle: 3...Bf5, Alekhine Variation 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Döry Defense 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Australian Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Caro-Kann Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Czech Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Dutch Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Slav Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 20 0
Losing 15 2