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Michael Radey

Username: radeymichael

Location: New Jersey

Playing Since: 2013-08-20 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟♟♟

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Daily: 1432
8W / 0L / 0D
Rapid: 2038
159W / 95L / 10D
Blitz: 2001
782W / 659L / 57D
Bullet: 1857
14121W / 12884L / 924D

Michael Radey - The Enigmatic Chess Virtuoso

Michael Radey, also known in the chess realms as radeymichael, is a player who blends hardcore dedication with a splash of mystery. From a blistering Blitz score of 1374 in 2013 to soaring past the 2000-mark in successive years, Michael’s chess journey is nothing short of a thrilling roller coaster (minus the nausea).

Known for his love affair with the “Top Secret” opening (not just the name, but probably the moves too), Michael has played an astonishing 31,807 Blitz games, winning 57% of them. His rapid tactical mind isn't just about speed; it’s about flair and endurance reflected in an average game lasting nearly 30 moves! When his opponents think they have him cornered, Michael’s 37% comeback rate says otherwise — he’s as tricky as a chess ninja hiding in plain sight.

Michael’s bullet chess stats are no slouches either, reaching a peak of 2224 in 2020 and constantly hover in the high 1800s to low 2000s. His Bullet games combine speed and precision with a win rate impressively just above 50%, proving he can blitz out moves faster than some people can brew coffee — not that we recommend multitasking both simultaneously!

His Rapid performance showcases his ability to blend speed with deeper strategy, nabbing a 61.8% win rate over 265 games and boasting a max rating of 2153 — because sometimes, slow and steady really does win the game. Michael’s Daily chess games, while fewer in number, demonstrate perfect consistency with a 100% win rate on his “Top Secret” openings. Either he’s conserving energy for fast-paced games or the slow game is just a warm-up.

Playing Style & Tendencies

  • Early resignation rate: 50.6%. Sometimes giving up early when things get spicy — hey, nobody’s perfect!
  • Average moves per win: 29.5. Michael enjoys a good, thoughtful battle, not just quick wins.
  • Comeback rate: 37.3%. Don’t count him out early; he’s got that warrior spirit.
  • White vs Black win rate: Subtly favors White at 54.9%, but Black is close behind at 53.9% — a balanced beast!
  • Tilt Factor: 13. When the going gets tough, Michael stays surprisingly cool for a speed chess fanatic.

Fun Facts & Mind Games

He seems to prefer playing in the early morning hours and evenings, as his best win rates occur between 6 AM (~58%) and 9 PM (~57%). So, if you want to catch Michael off guard, maybe avoid challenging him during these golden hours. Michael has a longest winning streak of 34 games — yes, 34! At that point, opponents probably thought he was hacking or time-traveling.

Despite his serious stats, Michael isn't just a relentless machine; his profile could inspire a chess sitcom about a guy who loves opening "Top Secret" moves and consistently fights to make comebacks while simultaneously battling his own tendency to resign early on when the board makes him nervous.

He’s faced thousands of opponents, among them old rivals like “outrunyou” and “otho999,” and boasts a noteworthy mental game with a tilt factor so low you’d think he has the chill vibes of a grandmaster yogi.

Rating Progression

Starting with humble beginnings, Michael improved dramatically from a Blitz rating of 1374 in 2013 to an admirable 2049 in 2025. His Bullet and Rapid ratings have shown steady progress too, consistently hovering around 1800-2000, a testament to his adaptable skills across formats.

In Conclusion

Michael Radey’s chess journey is an inspiring saga of hustle, strategy, and a touch of flair. An aggressive tactician with a secretive opening choice and the heart of a fighter, he personifies the spirit of chess — patience, passion, and a pinch of unpredictability. Just don’t ask him to stay calm during a time scramble; he might resign early or orchestrate a miraculous comeback!


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Recent bullet-game feedback

You’ve shown a willingness to enter sharp, tactical lines and to push for a decisive finish when your opponent is under pressure. In winning positions, you coordinate pieces actively and look for practical chances to convert dynamic advantages. In losses, you demonstrated resilience and counterplay, but there were moments where a quicker simplification or a steadier plan could help you stay ahead when the position becomes open and tactical.

  • Strengths you’re demonstrating: comfort with open files, willingness to press in complex middlegames, and the ability to create attacking chances when the king is exposed.
  • Key improvement areas: manage the clock more tightly in fast games, maintain king safety when pursuing tactics, and improve conversion of middlegame advantages into clean endgames.
  • Practical focus for bullet: prefer forcing moves that simplify to clear winning lines, and avoid overreaching into lines that invite counterplay when the clock is short.

Opening choices and practical guidance

Your openings show a mix of dynamic ideas and solid structures. In bullet, a small, reliable core repertoire tends to yield more consistent results than frequent forays into highly sharp lines under time pressure. Focus on 1–2 solid setups for common responses and reserve the sharper options for longer time controls where you can calculate with calm.

  • Adopt a couple of dependable, low-ambiguity setups as your standard approach, and keep special, surprise lines for when you have time to think deeply.
  • Avoid lines that lead to highly tactical middlegames unless you have a clear plan and time to execute it; when time is tight, steer toward steady development, solid pawn structure, and safe king placement.
  • From your openings performance, you have a strong footing with solid defenses; consider leaning on those in bullet practice while keeping a small, sharp repertoire for variety.

Training plan to elevate your bullet play

  • Time management drills: incorporate regular 2+0 or 3+0 bullet sessions and track your average time per move. Aim to decide on a primary plan within the first 10 seconds of each move.
  • Tactics and pattern recognition: devote 15–20 minutes daily to tactics training, focusing on common motifs such as forks, skewers, back-rank ideas, and rook activity on open files.
  • Endgame conversion: study simple rook endings and pawn endgames to improve your ability to convert advantages even when material shifts.
  • Post-game reflection: annotate each bullet game this week with one decision you’d repeat and one moment you would handle differently. Translate practice into clearer in-game decisions.
  • Repertoire refinement: lock in 1–2 openings you enjoy against your main responses and deepen them this month. Choose reliable lines you can recall quickly under time pressure.

Progress focus and next steps

Over the next 2–4 weeks, aim to stabilize time management, strengthen a compact opening repertoire, and regularly practice endgame technique. Consistent quick reviews of your own games will help internalize the key lessons from each encounter and translate them into stronger performance in fast time formats.



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
joobla 28W / 37L / 0D
knohom 37W / 25L / 0D
crimauro 2W / 0L / 0D
totorot 2W / 3L / 1D
ld_battulga 1W / 0L / 0D
kawaiii_dragon 3W / 5L / 0D
chuckmoulton 15W / 28L / 0D
acuratmouse 1W / 2L / 0D
gimmekisses 12W / 6L / 0D
robinstinkt 6W / 6L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
Carlos Hoyos 141W / 109L / 0D
mongolz9911 98W / 88L / 1D
dontkno 95W / 87L / 1D
good-gamer2 104W / 75L / 1D
HopefulWin 116W / 64L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 1887 1919 2038
2024 1820 2078 2010 1432
2023 1889 2067 1947 1432
2022 1872 2019 1955 1381
2021 1818 1967 1984 1358
2020 1847 1866 2024
2013 1374 1840
Rating by Year201320202021202220232024202520781358YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 1683W / 1372L / 44D 1597W / 1411L / 65D 30.2
2024 2111W / 1668L / 65D 2095W / 1700L / 68D 28.6
2023 3098W / 2505L / 147D 2990W / 2676L / 145D 39.6
2022 3069W / 2526L / 100D 2987W / 2544L / 119D 32.5
2021 3968W / 3024L / 106D 3870W / 3084L / 124D 32.2
2020 2915W / 2228L / 83D 2964W / 2226L / 72D 28.9
2013 6W / 0L / 0D 5W / 1L / 0D 61.9

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown 31671 18197 13327 147 57.5%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 102 55 40 7 53.9%
Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, American Attack 87 47 36 4 54.0%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation 76 35 35 6 46.0%
Caro-Kann Defense 66 34 29 3 51.5%
Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line 62 31 28 3 50.0%
Alekhine Defense 60 32 25 3 53.3%
Sicilian Defense 56 29 26 1 51.8%
Scandinavian Defense 48 34 13 1 70.8%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 41 22 17 2 53.7%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Alekhine Defense 1787 921 812 54 51.5%
Scandinavian Defense 1565 847 671 47 54.1%
Amar Gambit 1336 734 566 36 54.9%
French Defense 1180 637 508 35 54.0%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 1165 541 589 35 46.4%
Caro-Kann Defense 1044 532 464 48 51.0%
Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, American Attack 996 480 487 29 48.2%
Sicilian Defense 958 493 437 28 51.5%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation 839 417 389 33 49.7%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 797 405 361 31 50.8%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 34 2
Losing 13 0