Bryan Chime (reshap3)
Bryan Chime, better known by the username reshap3, is the kind of chess player who treats the 64 squares like a battleground where strategy meets chaos. Known for his tireless love for Blitz chess, Bryan has a peak rating of 888 in this time control, making him quite a formidable opponent for anyone who dares to challenge him in rapid-fire duels. Not to be outdone by speed, he also boasts impressive peak ratings of 875 in Rapid and 646 in Bullet chess. If you blink, you might just miss one of his cunning tactics!
Playing Style & Strengths
Bryan’s style is a spicy mix of resilience and risk-taking, with a 74.33% comeback rate—basically, he’s a phoenix rising from the ashes any time a piece is lost. His average game length for wins hovers around 60 moves, showing he’s not just about quick checkmates but also patient endgames. His love for the Van't Kruijs Opening (because who wouldn’t want a name that sounds like a secret recipe?) is evident, playing this opening in nearly 800 games combined across time controls, with a solid win rate of around 50%. When in doubt, Bryan trusts this sneaky opening to confuse and conquer.
Statistics & Achievements
- Total Wins: Over 2,900 victories across Bullet, Blitz, Rapid, and Daily games
- Longest Winning Streak: 12 games (talk about being on fire!)
- Psychological Resilience: Despite a tilt factor of 12 (chess passion runs deep), Bryan knows best to play his strongest around midnight — the witching hour for cunning!
- Opening Mastery: Master of the Scandinavian Defense and Pirc Defense variations, with win rates over 50% — clearly a player who loves to surprise opponents.
Favorite Openings
| Opening | Time Control | Games Played | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van't Kruijs Opening | Bullet | 213 | 51.17% |
| Scandinavian Defense | Blitz | 333 | 49.55% |
| French Defense Knight Variation | Rapid | 34 | 64.71% |
| Pirc Defense Maroczy Defense | Rapid | 42 | 50% |
Recent Matches
In his latest showdowns, Bryan demonstrated his tactical finesse:
- Won by resignation against archieboyqq in a thrilling endgame (blitz). archieboyqq
- Secured victory on time vs Martin-Santana, proving that sometimes the clock is your best friend. martin-santana
Last Victory PGN Sample
1. e3 d5 2. d4 e5 3. Nf3 ... 42. Kc3 43. Kb3 1-0
Fun Facts
- Bryan's username reshap3 is as enigmatic as his opening choices.
- He actually has a better win rate when playing Black than White – a true counterattacking maestro!
- Known to play intense games when most others are asleep, Bryan's best moves come after midnight – the perfect time for chess mischief.
With a mixture of speed, perseverance, and creative opening choices, Bryan 'reshap3' Chime embodies the spirit of a modern chess warrior. Watch out for his next move – it might just be a checkmate or a witty trap!