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Ricardinho16 NM

Playing Since: 2020-04-15 (Active)

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Blitz: 2496
742W / 793L / 100D
Bullet: 2425
79W / 55L / 7D

Ricardinho16 - National Master Extraordinaire

Meet Ricardinho16, a National Master chess warrior whose battlefield is the intense, heart-pounding world of rapid and bullet chess. This master has earned their title not with mere luck, but through relentless grit, quick wits, and a penchant for sneaky tactical swerves that would make even your grandma gasp.

Rating and Style

Over the years, Ricardinho16's blitz rating soared to an impressive peak of 2619 in early 2025, while their bullet rating flashed an eye-watering 2221 back in 2023. They've cavorted through thousands of games, accumulating a near-balanced win-loss record in blitz and a respectable edge in bullet. Their style? Calculated aggression with a flair for the dramatic: expect complex endgames averaging nearly 80 moves, where patience truly meets fire.

Tactical Wizardry and Comebacks

One of Ricardinho16’s signature moves (aside from sipping coffee mid-match) is their astounding 91.45% comeback rate after falling behind. Losing a piece? No problem. Ricardinho16 still clinches victory almost half the time. And if you're thinking of tilting them, think again — their tilt factor is a modest 13, proving resilience isn't just for superheroes.

Opening Repertoire and Favorite Battles

Fond of the buzzing Sicilian Defense? You're in luck. Ricardinho16 wields the Accelerated Dragon Modern Variation and several flavors of the Sicilian like a seasoned chef brandishing knives. Their tactical neutrality with the Scandinavian and Pirc Defense in bullet games boast win rates near 80%, and their blitz games showcase an appetite for the French Defense Advance and Caro-Kann variations.

Noteworthy Duel: A Glimpse Behind the Curtain

In one recent marvel, Ricardinho16 outlasted a higher-rated opponent by grinding through a Sicilian Defense Westerinen Attack battle that could put thrillers to shame — winning on time after a veritable rollercoaster of moves and counter-moves. But like all great champions, they’ve faced setbacks too, having lost tough battles on time or by resignation — reminders that even masters aren’t immune to the cruel chess gods.

Quirks and Trivia

  • Best time to catch Ricardinho16 crushing pieces? Around 12:00 PM - the magical peak of their mental powers.
  • They rarely quit early — early resignation rate hovers under 1%, proving they’re a fighter till the last move.
  • In bullet, they score better with the white pieces, boasting a 51.28% win rate, while black pieces still rack up a solid 41.81%.

Final Checkmate

Whether battling in fast-paced bullet duels or the fever-pitched blitz arena, Ricardinho16 embodies the blend of nervous energy and chess mastery, of thrilling wins and humbling losses. Label them a National Master, tactical genius, or simply a chess enthusiast with lightning reflexes — but never an opponent to be taken lightly. Keep your king close and your queens closer!


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Recent Game Performance Overview

Ricardinho16, your recent games show a solid performance in bullet time controls. With a strength adjusted win rate of approximately 61%, your gameplay reflects good practical skills and solid opening knowledge, which is key in fast-paced games.

  • Your winning streak includes several effective strategies in Sicilian Defense variations, French Defense, and Nimzowitsch-Larsen Attack, demonstrating a versatile opening repertoire.
  • Recent victories ended mostly by resignation or checkmate, indicating you press effectively on advantages and convert winning positions well.
  • Losses often stemmed from strong opponents exploiting slight inaccuracies, especially in complex middlegame positions.

Opening Insights

You've shown strong performances with openings like the Sicilian Defense Taimanov and the French Defense Advance Variation. Your familiarity with these lines allows you to reach advantageous positions early in the game.

  • Consider continuing to sharpen your understanding of these openings and their typical pawn structures to maintain your edge.
  • Exploring deeper tactics in the Nimzowitsch-Larsen Attack, which you use frequently, could further expand your strategic options especially in bullet games.
  • Be cautious about early pawn structure weaknesses, as some losses suggest potential improvements in managing atypical positions in the opening.

Rating and Trends

You're on a very positive rating trajectory. Over the past 6 months, your rating has increased by nearly 300 points, and your rating slope indicates consistent and rapid improvement.

  • Your 1-month slope (around 50 points increase) shows very recent sharp improvement, suggesting your current training or playing habits are effective.
  • Maintain this momentum by reviewing your losses carefully and focusing on recurring themes or tactical oversights.
  • Long-term trends confirm your overall growth, and with continued practice, you can maintain or even accelerate this progress.

Suggestions for Improvement

  • Time Management: In bullet games, quick decision making is crucial. Some losses were by checkmate after missing threats — systematic checks for opponent threats can help avoid these scenarios.
  • Middlegame Tactics: Focus on pattern recognition and tactical motifs especially in dynamic positions arising from your openings.
  • Endgame Technique: Several wins ended by resignation when you achieved a solid advantage. Practicing basic endgames further will help you convert tightly contested games more reliably.
  • Analyze Your Losses: Review your recent losses Ricardinho16 closely to identify specific moves or decision points where you can improve
  • Opening Flexibility: Experiment with slight variations within your preferred openings to keep opponents unprepared and to sharpen your adaptability

Keep Up the Great Work!

Your progress over the last several months is impressive. Bullet chess demands speed and accuracy, and your results show that you handle both well. Keep training tactically and reviewing games to continue climbing the rating ladder!



🆚 Opponent Insights

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bestalmond 1W / 0L / 0D View
lewiseisen 8W / 4L / 0D View
dragon202012 0W / 1L / 0D View
take-my-pieces-if-you-can 1W / 0L / 0D View
FunMaxi 0W / 1L / 0D View
djangoreinhardt 1W / 0L / 0D View
Most Played Opponents
lewiseisen 8W / 4L / 0D View Games
foxy233 3W / 8L / 0D View Games
golazzoo 5W / 4L / 0D View Games
lelov20201 5W / 2L / 2D View Games
x-3704738925 4W / 4L / 0D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2425 2548
2024 2111 2572
2023 2215 2365
2022 2349
2021 2170
2020 2087 2046
Rating by Year20202021202220232024202525722046YearRatingBulletBlitz

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 107W / 72L / 14D 70W / 106L / 18D 77.0
2024 148W / 126L / 15D 110W / 157L / 20D 77.1
2023 96W / 109L / 10D 81W / 118L / 12D 77.2
2022 13W / 14L / 1D 12W / 14L / 1D 70.5
2021 2W / 0L / 0D 2W / 0L / 0D 86.5
2020 83W / 47L / 6D 76W / 56L / 4D 76.4

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
French Defense: Advance Variation 104 56 44 4 53.9%
Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, American Attack 94 41 47 6 43.6%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation 66 28 36 2 42.4%
Caro-Kann Defense 65 29 31 5 44.6%
Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation 45 27 16 2 60.0%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 44 16 27 1 36.4%
Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation 42 23 18 1 54.8%
Sicilian Defense 41 13 25 3 31.7%
Döry Defense 39 21 14 4 53.9%
Scandinavian Defense 39 16 22 1 41.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scandinavian Defense 13 6 7 0 46.1%
Modern 7 3 3 1 42.9%
Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Exchange Variation 6 3 3 0 50.0%
Czech Defense 6 5 0 1 83.3%
Sicilian Defense 5 3 2 0 60.0%
Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit 5 1 4 0 20.0%
Scotch Game 4 3 1 0 75.0%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 4 3 1 0 75.0%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 4 2 2 0 50.0%
Center Game: Berger Variation 4 4 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 10 1
Losing 13 0
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