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RyanTime

Playing Since: 2021-03-28 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟

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Daily: 963
33W / 29L / 1D
Rapid: 1983
200W / 95L / 8D
Blitz: 1575
1255W / 1117L / 95D
Bullet: 1496
442W / 339L / 15D

RyanTime: The Chess Virtuoso With a Dash of Swagger

Meet RyanTime, a blitz and rapid aficionado whose chess journey resembles a thrilling rollercoaster ride through grandmaster territory—with enough twists, turns, and surprises to keep fans on their toes. From modest beginnings with a blitz rating just over 1000 in early 2021, RyanTime catapulted into the 2000+ club, peaking at an impressive 2033 in blitz and an eye-popping 2077 in rapid chess by mid-2022. Not to mention his bullet burst that zoomed to 1954, proving he’s not only fast in thought but lightning quick with those mouse clicks.

With a blistering Grandmaster mindset wrapped in a unique playing style, RyanTime boasts a near 50/50 split when playing with White or Black pieces, and an average game length that barely outlasts a coffee break: about 10 moves to win, and around 8 moves before losing (because hey, nobody’s perfect!). His penchant for early resignation might suggest he’s got a healthy respect for sharp tactical awareness or—let’s be honest—a strong desire to save time for snacks. But when the going gets tough, his 11.58% comeback rate shows a fighter’s heart underneath the chessboard cap!

RyanTime doesn't just play; he performs. His best games often unfold when the clock strikes 3 AM—because who needs sleep when you can checkmate opponents in the wee hours? Most victories come via the classic "opponent resigns" route, but Ryan knows how to deliver the knockout punch with checkmate or capitalizing on timeouts aplenty.

Versatility is his middle name. The Benoni Defense Modern Variation, French Defense Exchange, and Queen’s Pawn Opening Accelerated London System are just a few secret weapons in his extensive opening repertoire, boasting win rates well above 50%. Not surprisingly, "Unknown Opening" is also a frequent battlefield where RyanTime’s intuition and creativity come alive with nearly 50% wins across thousands of blitz games!

Highlights from the Battlefield

  • Longest Winning Streak: A remarkable 28 games—almost feels like cheating!
  • Record Over 25,000 Games: A warrior grinding wins and losses almost equally, with over 12,900 wins in blitz alone.
  • Top Opponents: Faces a battalion including salodavid and shreyasupasani time and again with respectable win rates.

When not dominating online blitz arenas or unleashing rapid onslaughts, RyanTime's games often end with a resignation by opponents who probably thought, "Why bother moving when losing is inevitable?" His psychological resilience and stellar tactical play keep rivals guessing—this is a player who makes every second count, both on and off the clock.

In short: RyanTime is not just racing against the clock; he’s a strategic tactician who combines speed, skill, and just the right touch of unpredictability to leave many stunned and checkmated. Whether you catch him rocking a French Defense or stirring the pot with a Queen’s Pawn Opening, this is one player who ensures the game is never boring—and always entertaining.

For more adventures in checkmating elegance, follow RyanTime’s games and prepare yourself for some serious chess fireworks.


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What you’re doing well

You show clear long‑term progress and can handle a mix of solid defense lines with sharper, more aggressive play. Your openness to a varied repertoire helps you stay prepared for different opponents in blitz, where quick adaptation matters. This versatility is a strong foundation for continued improvement.

  • Consistent growth over extended periods indicates effective learning and adjustments after losses.
  • Solid opening choices give you playable middlegames and chances to seize initiative.
  • Your willingness to press in tactical, dynamic positions keeps games from drifting into dull, rest-of-the-move ends.

Key observations from your recent data

Short-term results show a small dip in the most recent period, while the longer horizon remains positive. This pattern suggests moments of time pressure or occasional misjudgments in the early to middlegame, but your overall trajectory points to steady improvement.

Focus areas to improve

  • Improve time management in the opening and early middlegame to avoid rushed decisions.
  • Increase conversion of small advantages into wins; when you have the edge, pursue concrete plans rather than settling for equality.
  • Strengthen endgame technique in blitz, especially rook and pawn endings, to convert more wins from otherwise balanced positions.
  • Refine a compact opening repertoire: pick 2 white setups and 2 black defenses you are comfortable with, and study typical middlegame plans and common traps for those lines.
  • Boost tactical pattern recognition with daily puzzles and a quick post-game check for missed tactics.
  • Establish a simple post-game review routine: identify the critical moment, why you chose the move, and what you could do differently next time.

Recommended practice plan

  • Daily: 15 minutes of targeted tactics focusing on common blitz motifs (forks, pins, skewers, back-rank weaknesses).
  • Weekly: 2 focused opening study sessions on your chosen white and black lines; create a short cheat sheet of typical replies.
  • Bi-weekly: review the last 10–15 blitz games, annotate mistakes, and extract one concrete improvement per game.
  • During blitz sessions: after each game, write down one decision you would change in the next game.

Opening plan

Focus on strengthening results in the solid defenses that perform well, such as the French Defense and the Caro-Kann Defense, and pair those with a sharp, practical choice for White to keep opponents off balance. Build quick recall of typical responses and main middlegame plans for these lines.

If possible, rotate through these lines in a structured way and track outcomes to guide adjustments.

Next steps

  • Choose two White openings and two Black defenses to commit to for the next 20 blitz games.
  • Begin a two‑week focused review cycle using your last 10–15 games to identify recurring mistakes.
  • Keep a brief daily log of one improved decision and one plan for the next game.
  • Review progress with your profile to stay aligned with your goals: RyanTime.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
fickenfaith 12W / 25L / 1D
weirdcorry 1W / 0L / 0D
cashingcrown 0W / 1L / 0D
josh_buttler9 0W / 1L / 0D
privxxx 2W / 0L / 0D
hosein75900 0W / 1L / 0D
sarah_endipity 27W / 10L / 0D
dojcinovaleksandar 15W / 13L / 1D
9988otto 47W / 53L / 0D
acuratmouse 53W / 86L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
hangryjoe1 201W / 124L / 1D
shreyasupasani 158W / 157L / 3D
phillip 131W / 141L / 5D
triela 138W / 119L / 2D
Bob Weisse Dame 126W / 126L / 1D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 1496 1856 1983 963
2024 1583 1582 2011 1030
2023 1578 1799 2024 1026
2022 1710 1824 2012 1227
2021 1843 1939 1913
Rating by Year202120222023202420252024963YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 10277W / 9678L / 107D 10394W / 9482L / 94D 0.2
2024 974W / 1017L / 16D 984W / 936L / 15D 8.5
2023 144W / 113L / 16D 121W / 143L / 14D 61.8
2022 249W / 196L / 17D 216W / 218L / 25D 68.4
2021 499W / 295L / 21D 469W / 324L / 22D 68.4

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown 43244 22273 20757 214 51.5%
Amar Gambit 214 117 85 12 54.7%
Sicilian Defense 126 67 53 6 53.2%
Barnes Defense 124 60 60 4 48.4%
French Defense 94 52 39 3 55.3%
Scandinavian Defense 86 46 38 2 53.5%
French Defense: Exchange Variation 69 38 28 3 55.1%
Australian Defense 65 33 30 2 50.8%
Caro-Kann Defense 61 33 26 2 54.1%
Czech Defense 56 20 33 3 35.7%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 84 51 33 0 60.7%
French Defense 60 39 20 1 65.0%
Barnes Defense 51 24 26 1 47.1%
Australian Defense 49 24 25 0 49.0%
Scandinavian Defense 37 20 16 1 54.0%
Sicilian Defense 35 22 12 1 62.9%
French Defense: Exchange Variation 30 17 10 3 56.7%
Amazon Attack 22 10 12 0 45.5%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 18 10 8 0 55.6%
Center Game 16 13 3 0 81.2%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
French Defense: Exchange Variation 18 10 7 1 55.6%
Amar Gambit 17 11 6 0 64.7%
French Defense 17 14 3 0 82.3%
Center Game 16 12 4 0 75.0%
Sicilian Defense 13 11 2 0 84.6%
French Defense: Advance Variation 13 7 5 1 53.9%
Amazon Attack 11 6 4 1 54.5%
Scandinavian Defense 10 8 2 0 80.0%
Barnes Defense 10 5 5 0 50.0%
QGD: 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e3 8 7 1 0 87.5%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening* 8 5 3 0 62.5%
Bird Opening: Dutch Variation 6 2 4 0 33.3%
Barnes Defense 6 3 3 0 50.0%
French Defense 5 3 2 0 60.0%
Caro-Kann Defense 4 2 2 0 50.0%
Amar Gambit 4 2 2 0 50.0%
Scandinavian Defense 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Four Knights Game 3 2 1 0 66.7%
English Opening: Drill Variation 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit 2 2 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 32 0
Losing 16 2