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Rubinstein_Student FM

Playing Since: 2021-09-09 (Closed)

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Rapid: 2282
3W / 0L / 0D
Blitz: 2900
3866W / 3639L / 936D
Bullet: 2529
324W / 204L / 42D

Profile Summary: Rubinstein_Student

Title: FIDE Master (FM) – a title earned through hard-fought battles and countless tactical skirmishes.

Rubinstein_Student is not just a chess player; they are a blitz virtuoso with a rating rollercoaster that could rival the wildest chess dramas. With a blitz peak rating soaring to an impressive 2933 in early 2025, they dance through the knight forks and bishop pins like it’s a casual stroll in the park. Their bullet and rapid credentials are equally notable, peaking at 2695 and 2282 respectively, proving versatility across all fast formats.

Playing Style & Statistics

  • A blitz aficionado with over 7,000 blitz games under their belt, maintaining a solid win rate above 45%, and impressive tactical awareness keeping comeback chances near 86%.
  • Renowned for gritting through long, strategic endgames, the average game length in wins is approximately 85 moves, proving stamina and patience are part of their secret arsenal.
  • Interestingly, their “early resignation” rate is under 9%, indicating a fighter’s spirit even when the board looks bleak.

Noteworthy Moments

Their most recent games tell tales of precision and nerve. In a 2025 match against chopotin, Rubinstein_Student employed the Nimzo-Indian Defense – Berlin Variation, swiftly gaining the upper hand and claiming victory by resignation after a cunning queen sacrifice on g7 that set the stage ablaze.

In another gripping duel, they outlasted NormWeinstein in an Old Benoni Defense blitz, forcing a resignation after relentless pressure. The games show a preference for dynamic, classical openings combined with surprising and effective tactical punches.

Opponent Relations & Strengths

Rubinstein_Student boasts a diverse opponent portfolio, frequently clashing with seasoned rivals like ekurtz and blitzstream. Their win rates vary widely, but they shine best when facing players of equal or slightly lower rating, with an admirable 57.77% win rate against lower-rated opponents.

Quirks & Fun Facts

With a tilt factor clocking in at 115, Rubinstein_Student might occasionally rage-quit – or maybe dramatically slam their mouse – but their comeback rate sure shows they bounce back stronger. Plus, their best playing hour is early morning around 5 AM, so it’s probably best not to challenge them before they’ve had their coffee… and their first win!

Whether it’s blitz, bullet, or rapid, Rubinstein_Student handles the heat like a seasoned gladiator. A true student of Akiba Rubinstein’s legacy, they embody resilience, style, and above all, a love for those sweet, sweet checkmates.

“Chess is a battle against the error.” Rubinstein_Student is certainly winning theirs, one game at a time!


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Feedback for Rubinstein_Student

Great work on your recent games! Here are some constructive points to help improve your play further:

  • Opening Choices: You have been exploring diverse openings such as the Nimzo-Indian, Reti, and Giuoco Piano. Keep studying these systems to deepen your understanding, especially around key pawn breaks and piece placements. Try to reinforce your familiarity with common plans in these openings to increase your confidence in the early middlegame.
  • Positional Play: You show good patience and solid maneuvering, often preparing your pawn breaks carefully (as in moves like c3 or a4). Continue to emphasize piece activity and controlling key squares—your knight maneuvers, for example, often put good pressure on opponents.
  • Tactical Awareness: There were moments where timely tactics turned the tide (like your well-calculated exchanges and tactical attempts around move 30–40 in some games). Maintain your sharp tactical vision by regularly solving puzzles and reviewing key motifs. This will help you capitalize on opponents’ mistakes and improve in complex positions.
  • Endgame Technique: Your endgame conversions show solid technique, particularly in queen and minor piece endings. To get even stronger, practice key theoretical endgames and pawn endgames. Understanding these nuanced positions will increase your conversion rate in close games.
  • Time Management: Your time usage is generally sound, but in critical moments (around moves 20–30), try to allot yourself a little more time to calculate accurately. Avoid rushing early, and trust your intuition especially when positions become sharp.

Overall, you’ve got a strong foundation and demonstrated good strategic play. Focusing on sharpening your tactical vision and fine-tuning your endgame knowledge will help elevate your game. Keep reviewing your own games critically, and don’t hesitate to explore pawn structure and piece coordination concepts further.

Keep up the great work, and enjoy your journey in chess improvement!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
Eric Kurtz 33W / 18L / 7D View Games
Kevin Bordi 22W / 24L / 9D View Games
Khatanbaatar Bazar 22W / 18L / 12D View Games
ali shahibzadegan 25W / 20L / 1D View Games
white31 17W / 24L / 3D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2529 2900
2024 2766
2023 2529 2803
2022 2529 2241 2282
2021 2618 2721 2154
Rating by Year2021202220232024202529002154YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 242W / 137L / 56D 187W / 192L / 54D 88.9
2024 252W / 209L / 57D 236W / 239L / 50D 90.4
2023 354W / 302L / 162D 368W / 348L / 99D 75.2
2022 513W / 546L / 143D 489W / 622L / 104D 77.9
2021 874W / 604L / 124D 797W / 674L / 138D 84.2

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 420 166 219 35 39.5%
Australian Defense 357 123 192 42 34.5%
Barnes Defense 351 134 194 23 38.2%
Caro-Kann Defense 264 128 106 30 48.5%
Diemer-Duhm Gambit (DDG): 4...f5 258 137 94 27 53.1%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 244 111 105 28 45.5%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 238 96 121 21 40.3%
English Opening: Agincourt Defense 222 105 81 36 47.3%
Catalan Opening: Open Defense 212 101 89 22 47.6%
QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 201 100 82 19 49.8%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 65 42 22 1 64.6%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 50 23 23 4 46.0%
Barnes Defense 47 26 18 3 55.3%
Australian Defense 45 27 14 4 60.0%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 39 17 18 4 43.6%
Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted 20 12 6 2 60.0%
Amazon Attack 15 10 4 1 66.7%
Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit 11 6 5 0 54.5%
Caro-Kann Defense 11 5 4 2 45.5%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation 10 3 7 0 30.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 32 3
Losing 115 0
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