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PrivateMethod

Playing Since: 2020-08-19 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟

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Daily: 1842
2W / 3L / 0D
Rapid: 2154
830W / 751L / 145D
Blitz: 2134
7186W / 7185L / 712D
Bullet: 2052
3193W / 3015L / 257D

PrivateMethod - Chess Player Biography

Meet PrivateMethod, a chess explorer whose rating history reads like an epic saga of ups, downs, and glorious comebacks. From a humble beginning in 2020 with blitz ratings hovering around the 1300s and bullet scores flirting with the 1300-1700 range, PrivateMethod embarked on a thrilling journey through the chess battlefield, leveling up to a rapid beast with ratings soaring above 2300 by 2024. The journey wasn't without its challenges, but each loss was met with unshakeable resolve and a legendary comeback rate of 85.44%! That's right - PrivateMethod practically mocks adversity with a 100% win rate after losing a piece. It's like watching a phoenix rise... or a knight stealthily reclaim its domain.

Playing Style and Personality

Known for an exceptionally patient approach, PrivateMethod averages over 70 moves per win, proving that slow and steady really can win the race (or at least the game!). Don’t expect early resignations here — PrivateMethod sticks it out until the bitter end, with endgames accounting for a hefty 70% of play. Queen sacrifice? Fool’s mate? Forget it — this player is a master of the long haul and psychological endurance, sporting a modest tilt factor of 12 that keeps cool under pressure.

Master of Blitz and Bullet

When the clock ticks fast, PrivateMethod is right there, wielding the pieces with tactical wizardry. With over 7,000 wins in blitz and near 3,000 in bullet games, PrivateMethod thrives in rapid, nail-biting arenas where every second counts. Opponents find it tough to keep up, especially with a longest winning streak of 16 that can demoralize even the toughest rivals.

Secret Openings and Top Performance

PrivateMethod keeps their opening repertoire Top Secret, quietly crushing opponents with a nearly 50% win rate across all time controls. It’s a well-guarded secret weapon—after all, who wants to reveal their killer opening strategy? This mystery only adds to the allure of PrivateMethod.

Champion of Comebacks and Psychology

Forget fairy tales — the true story here is of relentless resilience. PrivateMethod’s comeback rate is a jaw-dropping 85.44%, and their winning record after losing material is a perfect 100%. An opponent’s hopeful grin after capturing a piece quickly fades into disbelief as PrivateMethod turns the tables with confidence and flourish.

When to Catch PrivateMethod Playing

Early mornings pose some challenges with a dip in win rate, but by 7 AM, PrivateMethod's tactical machine is firing at over 52%! Prime time for watching them dominate? Lunch hour (1 PM) and the evening high noon of chess at 8 PM, with solid 50%+ win rates. If you see a nickname flashing across the board, get ready for a game full of grit, grit, and more grit.

The Verdict

PrivateMethod is no ordinary player. Behind that enigmatic name lies a warrior navigating the battlefield with cunning, patience, and a little bit of magic. Whether blitz, bullet, rapid, or daily, this player proves that perseverance and a strong mind can turn the tides even when down a piece. Chess is a battlefield, and PrivateMethod? The comeback kid of every time control.


🆚 Opponent Insights

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Most Played Opponents
tech_gobl1nn 8W / 6L / 10D
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jrisaac 10W / 6L / 1D
vladimir20055555 15W / 0L / 1D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2038 2043 2154
2024 2060 2030 2292 1842
2023 2055 2052 2156 1842
2022 1789 1779 1871 2008
2021 1266 1418 1732
2020 1376 1369 1587
Rating by Year20202021202220232024202522921266YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 477W / 442L / 55D 470W / 469L / 36D 67.8
2024 1474W / 1283L / 160D 1392W / 1360L / 152D 71.8
2023 2538W / 2396L / 262D 2429W / 2517L / 226D 69.6
2022 1162W / 1057L / 105D 1087W / 1116L / 111D 69.2
2021 82W / 89L / 3D 91W / 78L / 6D 65.7
2020 24W / 57L / 3D 31W / 48L / 1D 63.2

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 5715 2827 2665 223 49.5%
Modern Defense with 28 15 12 1 53.6%
Vienna Game Max Lange Defense 18 8 9 1 44.4%
French Defense Exchange Variation 16 10 4 2 62.5%
French Defense Normal Variation 16 6 8 2 37.5%
French Defense Rubinstein Variation 15 9 6 0 60.0%
Pirc Defense Classical Variation 13 8 5 0 61.5%
Caro Kann Defense Tartakower Variation 13 7 5 1 53.9%
Alapin Sicilian Defense 12 6 6 0 50.0%
Scandinavian Defense Closed 12 6 6 0 50.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 1750 850 753 147 48.6%
Caro Kann Defense Tartakower Variation 1 0 0 1 0.0%
Sicilian Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Bishops Opening Berlin Vienna Hybrid Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 7 3 3 1 42.9%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 16 1
Losing 12 0