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!
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 |
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% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Opening: Anglo-Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Classical Fianchetto | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Unknown | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening: Caro-Kann Defensive System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bishop's Opening: 3.d3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Semi-Slav Defense: Accelerated Meran Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Modern Defense: Pterodactyl Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 32 | 3 |
| Losing | 115 | 0 |