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qcarlon

Playing Since: 2022-12-04 (Inactive)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Rapid: 530
27W / 41L / 3D
Blitz: 384
81W / 74L / 5D
Bullet: 337
23W / 18L / 0D

Player Profile: qcarlon

Meet qcarlon, a chess enthusiast whose journey across the 64 squares is marked by both fierce battles and surprising comebacks. Despite recent battles showing a rollercoaster rating ride—from a lightning-fast 421 Blitz peak to a commanding 1022 in Rapid performances (back in 2022)—qcarlon seems to have perfected the art of bouncing back with an impressive comeback rate of 83.59%. If resilience were a chess piece, qcarlon would be queen.

Style & Strategy

Known for a solid endgame approach (54.65% frequency), qcarlon likes to drag opponents into protracted struggles that test nerves and tactical acuity. With an average of 49 moves per win, this player is not one to rush to checkmate—though opponents beware, since they have clinched 61 wins by checkmate. Early resignations are rare here (2.44% rate), proving that qcarlon fights till the last piece falls or the clock runs out.

Opening Repertoire

Favorite battlefields vary by time controls, but several openings have become qcarlon's signature:

  • Blitz: King's Pawn Opening (not your typical 'e4 and shake hands' type—more like a confident 54% win rate in tough skirmishes), Bishops Opening (a spicy 66.67% success!), and the ever-classic Scandinavian Defense Closed.
  • Bullet: A dazzling 100% win rate with Vienna Game Falkbeer Variation where qcarlon appears to summon magic faster than the clock ticks.
  • Rapid: Bishops Opening again standing tall, and a gritty 60% win rate in otherwise diverse openings.

Recent Highlights

Just recently, qcarlon delivered a memorable checkmate victory with the Black pieces against gloodome, showcasing sharp tactical play and time management (a game ending in under 6 minutes!). A sample from that encounter:

    1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. c3 Nf6 ... 30. a4 Qc5# 
  

If chess were a battlefield, qcarlon would be the ever-adapting general who sometimes loses a few scouts but always rallies the troops for the final victory dance.

Psychological Edge & Playing Times

Qcarlon's brain works best around 4 AM (seriously, who schedules games then?), with an alarming tilt factor of 8—meaning emotional swings happen, but it's all part of the charm. Curiously, qcarlon tends to struggle a bit more when playing opponents rated higher, but dominates significantly when the rating disparity is in their favor.

Record & Rivalries

Total wins stand strong with 78 Blitz victories and 23 Bullet wins, challenging the notion that speed chess is purely luck. Opponents like gloodome and deepakyadav_ig have felt the sting of defeat thanks to qcarlon's consistency and sharp tactical awareness.

Fun Fact

Qcarlon’s longest winning streak is a solid 6 games but don’t get too excited — the same passion for the game has led to a longest losing streak of 8 games. Chess, after all, is a game for mortals.

In conclusion: qcarlon is the kind of chess player who embodies perseverance, tactical wit, and a dash of unpredictability—a combo recipe for many more thrilling games ahead. Prepare your pawns and beware the clock when facing this tenacious opponent!


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Coach Chesswick

Hi qcarlon! 👋 Here is some personalized feedback to help you grow.

1. What you are already doing well

  • Fighting spirit: In several wins you kept the pressure until the very last move, even when the position was wild (e.g. 30…Qc5# against gloodome).
  • Piece activity: You often look for active knight jumps such as Nxf6+, Nxf3+ or Nxf7, showing good tactical curiosity.
  • Opportunistic mating nets: Quick mates like 26.Ng8# against Abdulaziz120107 prove you can smell a mating pattern once it appears. Keep cultivating this skill with tactics drills.

2. Biggest improvement areas

  1. King safety in the opening
    a) Several games begin with your king walking around (Kd1-Ke4-Kc4…) or remaining in the center while both queens are still on the board.
    b) Castling early will instantly fix many of your losses. Make it a rule: all minor pieces out, castle, then attack.
  2. Over-extended queen & pawn pushes
    • In your loss vs A14GC7 you played 3…Qc7, 4…g5 and got mated by Qxf7# on move 8.
    • Early queen adventures invite tempo-gaining attacks from your opponent’s minor pieces.
    Replace them with simple developing moves (…Bc5, …Nf6, …d6, castle).
  3. Time management
    Four of the six recent losses were timeouts in playable or winning positions. Try:
    Pre-moves when recaptures are forced.
    • Spending less than 10 seconds on the first 10 moves by memorising a very small opening repertoire.
    • Practising 1-minute “bullet” sessions to get used to moving quickly (but review them afterwards so bad habits don’t stick!).

3. Opening kit (keep it tiny & solid)

As White: Start with 1.e4 and aim for the “Italian” structure:
1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Bc5 4.d3 0-0
You already played many of these moves—just resist early queen and rook adventures until your pieces are out.

As Black vs 1.e4: Play the Scandinavian you won with: 1.e4 d5 2.exd5 Qxd5 3.Nc3 Qa5 followed by …Nf6, …c6, …Bf5 and castle long. The ideas are easy to learn and you avoid memorising tons of theory.

As Black vs 1.d4/other: Answer 1.d4 with 1…d5 and develop normally: …Nf6, …e6, …Be7, castle. Keep it symmetrical and safe.

4. Tactics corner

Study this miniature to see how moving the queen too early can backfire:

Notice how Black’s pieces were undeveloped and the king still in the center—exactly what you want to avoid.

5. Short weekly plan

  • Mon-Fri: 15 tactical puzzles per day (aim for 70%+ accuracy).
  • Sat: Play a slow 15|10 game and annotate it yourself before checking the engine.
  • Sun: Review your best & worst positions of the week and add one “lesson learned” to a notebook.

6. Progress tracker

Your current peak blitz rating is 421 (2025-06-03). Track how your win-rate evolves here:

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7. Motivational nudge

Moving from the 400-range to 600-700 is mostly about cutting blunders, not learning fancy openings. Stay patient, play lots of clean games, and celebrate every streak of ten blunder-free moves. You got this! 🚀



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Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 337 384 530
2024 329 511
2023 283 645
2022 591
Rating by Year2022202320242025645283YearRatingBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 67W / 50L / 2D 54W / 57L / 6D 53.8
2024 2W / 8L / 0D 5W / 5L / 0D 59.9
2023 3W / 4L / 0D 3W / 3L / 0D 52.2
2022 0W / 3L / 0D 0W / 4L / 0D 56.4

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 17 9 8 0 52.9%
Scandinavian Defense 16 8 8 0 50.0%
Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense 15 9 5 1 60.0%
Amar Gambit 11 6 5 0 54.5%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 8 3 5 0 37.5%
Bishop's Opening: Horwitz Gambit 7 0 7 0 0.0%
Scotch Game 7 4 2 1 57.1%
Bishop's Opening 7 4 3 0 57.1%
Bishop's Opening: 3.d3 5 1 4 0 20.0%
Amazon Attack 5 2 3 0 40.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense 6 3 3 0 50.0%
Amazon Attack 5 2 3 0 40.0%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 4 2 2 0 50.0%
Bishop's Opening: Horwitz Gambit 4 4 0 0 100.0%
French Defense 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Scandinavian Defense 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Scotch Game 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Colle: 3...Bf5, Alekhine Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Döry Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 10 3 7 0 30.0%
Scandinavian Defense 9 3 6 0 33.3%
Elephant Gambit 6 1 5 0 16.7%
Australian Defense 5 1 3 1 20.0%
Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense 5 3 2 0 60.0%
Bishop's Opening 5 3 2 0 60.0%
French Defense 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Four Knights Game 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Three Knights Opening 2 2 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 6 0
Losing 8 1
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