Chess Biography: Rory_CM
Meet Rory_CM, a master of the board who prefers lightning-fast bullet games but never shies away from the strategic depths of rapid and blitz. Known for a peak blitz rating soaring up to 2603 in August 2023, Rory is the kind of player who possibly drinks coffee intravenously to keep up with those nerve-wracking blitz matches.
Playing Style & Strengths
Rory_CM's style can be described as a clever mix of resilience and tactical daring:
- Has a remarkable comeback rate of about 90% — losing a piece doesn't mean the game is over, it's just the beginning of the drama.
- Endgame maestro, often pushing games past 80 moves where strategic finesse really shines.
- Prefers to wield patience in battle, averaging around 85 moves per win, which means Rory doesn't give up easily, or maybe just enjoys the pain of long games.
- Balanced aggression with a White win rate of about 51%, showing a slight edge when moving first.
Favorite Openings
Rory_CM’s opening repertoire is as diverse as a buffet, but with some clear favorites:
- Blitz loves: The King's Indian Defense Normal Variation where Rory scores nearly 77%, and the French Defense Classical Steinitz Boleslavsky Variation with an impressive 80% win rate.
- Bullet battles: Tackles the Pirc Defense and the Queen's Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense with decent success around 50% win rate.
- Rapid tactics: Goes 100% with the Sicilian Defense Smith Morra Accepted Scheveningen Formation and King's Indian Defense Normal Variation—either deadly serious or hilariously lucky.
Statistics Snapshot
- Total Wins: Over 1600 victories across bullet, blitz, and rapid.
- Bullet rating: Peak at 2548 with a strong preference for this blistering time control.
- Ratings over Year: A steady climb, peaking in 2023 across all formats, blitz leading the way.
- Longest Winning Streak: 13 games, proving Rory can get dangerously "in the zone."
- Longest Losing Streak: 12 games, reminding us that even chess heroes have off days.
Recent Battles & Memorable Games
Fresh from the arena, Rory_CM continues to spice things up:
- Just took down a 2704-rated opponent with finesse in a Reti Opening Queens Gambit Invitation – classic Rory resilience!
- A thrilling victory utilizing the Bogo-Indian Defense Wade-Smyslov Variation – clean and clinical.
- Sometimes falls to strong opposition (and also his own overly ambitious sacrifices), but every loss is a lesson in disguise.
Off-The-Board
When Rory isn't checkmating foes at a blistering pace, rumor has it he’s the undefeated champion of backyard chess and a master of obscure openings that baffle both grandmasters and computers alike.
One thing is for sure: Rory_CM is a force to be reckoned with. Whether it’s blitz, bullet, or rapid, his games are a rollercoaster of strategy, grit, and occasional "Oh no, why did I do that?" moments.
Recent Game Showcase
1. Nf3 e6 2. g3 f5 3. Bg2 Nf6 4. O-O d5 5. d3 Be7 6. Nbd2 O-O 7. e4 dxe4
8. dxe4 c6 9. e5 Ng4 10. Nc4 Nd7 11. h3 Nh6 12. h4 Nb6 13. Nd6 Bd7 14. Nxb7 Qc7
15. Nd6 Ng4 16. Bf4 Nd5 17. c4 Nxf4 18. gxf4 Rab8 19. Qd2 c5 20. Rfd1 Bc6
21. Ng5 Bxg5 22. hxg5 Bxg2 23. Kxg2 h6 24. f3 hxg5 25. fxg4 Qc6+ 26. Kg3 fxg4
27. f5 Qf3+ 28. Kh2 Qh3+ 29. Kg1 Qg3+ 30. Qg2 Qxe5 31. b3 Rbd8 32. Nb5 exf5
33. Re1 Qf4 34. Rad1 Rxd1 35. Rxd1 g3 36. Nd6 Qe3+ 37. Kh1 Rf6 38. Nxf5 Rxf5
39. Rd8+ Kh7 40. Qh3+ Kg6 41. Rd6+ Rf6 42. Rxf6+ gxf6 0-1
