About sam4r
Meet sam4r, a tenacious and unpredictable chess adventurer navigating the battlefield one move at a time. Known for a playful yet fierce spirit, sam4r’s journey in chess is a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs, with flashes of brilliance mixed with the occasional “oops” moment.
Rating Highlights
- Highest Rapid Rating: 562 (March 2023) – at one point sam4r was practically on fire in Rapid chess!
- Peak Blitz Rating: 346 (May 2025) – proving lightning-fast reflexes can pay off.
- Top Bullet Rating: 407 (April 2023) – demonstrating speed and precision when under pressure.
- Daily chess best: 400 (April 2023) – slow and steady can still win the race.
Playing Style and Personality
Sam4r likes to keep things spicy — with an Early Resignation Rate of around 7% (life’s too short, right?), but oh, the comebacks! They bounce back with a staggering 75.9% comeback rate, the true phoenix of chess!
Average game length hovers around 50 moves, suggesting a strategic thinker who’s not afraid of the long haul. Black pieces might be a slight challenge, winning approximately 42.5% of the time compared to 50.7% as White.
Favorite Openings
Sam4r is an experimental strategist, but they seem to have a soft spot for the King's Pawn Opening – Leonardis Variation, boasting an impressive 82% win rate in Bullet games! Also popular are the King's Knight Variation and the classic Scotch Game, each demonstrating sam4r’s hunger for sharp tactical play.
Competitive Edge
While sam4r shines brightest against lower-rated opponents with a solid 74% win rate, the battle stiffens against equal or stronger foes. But no worries — our player has learned the art of perseverance, clocking a healthy resilience after losing material and a consistent winning streak capped at 5 games.
Time to Shine
The best window to catch sam4r’s genius? Around 11 AM, where the win rate peaks sharply to 100%! Odd hours like 4 AM also bring a surprising boost, making sam4r a fierce competitor at unexpected times.
Record vs Opponents
Sam4r holds some personal rivalries, effortlessly wiping the floor with opponents like suppic, lighterrd, and luizardodo with perfect scorecards. On the flip side, some rare nemeses remain undefeated, keeping sam4r on their toes.
Recent Battles
Here's a glimpse of sam4r’s recent thrilling victory:
Time Control: 1-minute blitz on June 6, 2025 — proof that sam4r thrives even when the clock is ruthless.
Whether you’re here to admire clever tactics or laugh with sam4r’s endearing quirks, this player embodies the joy of chess: a mix of brilliance, bumbles, and relentless spirit.
Hi sam4r – Quick but Constructive Feedback
What you’re already doing well
- Fighting spirit – you don’t give up and often win on the clock (see the finish vs suppic).
- Tactical eye – shots like …Nxf2 in that same game show you can calculate forcing lines quickly.
- Opening curiosity – you’re testing the French, Caro-Kann, Scandinavian and more, building broad experience.
Biggest improvement opportunities
- Time management
Six of your last losses were on time. Even in wins you drop under one second.
▸ Play simpler ▸ Premove obvious recaptures ▸ Mix in 2- or 3-minute games to train without constant flag danger. - King safety & loose pawn pushes
In the loss to taffur you played …g5, …Qh4 and were mated on g7. Castle first, push later. - Early queen sorties
Bringing the queen out on moves 2-4 (e.g. 2.Qf3, 6…Qb6) lets the opponent gain tempo. Keep Her Majesty at home until the centre is stable. - Development order
Classic template: centre pawn → knight → bishop → castle → connect rooks. Deviating (7.Nh3, 5…g5, etc.) costs precious tempi in bullet.
Opening snapshot
Typical sequence as White that back-fired (loss vs arusmani):
Instead, the main line 2.exd5 Qxd5 3.Nc3 is simpler and scores far better.
Action plan for your next 50 games
- Adopt a simple repertoire
• White: Scotch Game (1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4).
• Black: Caro-Kann vs 1.e4, Scandinavian 2…Qxd5 in bullet. - Use a “two-second rule”: if a move is clearly safe and wins material, play it instantly.
- Finish every game with >5 s by practising pre-move drills for basic mates (KR-K, KQ-K, pawn races).
- Ten minutes of tactics per day; focus on mates-in-1--3 to speed up pattern recognition.
Track your progress
Current peak: 407 (2023-04-09) – let’s aim for +100 in the next month.
See when you play best:
Mindset reminder
Fast moves are good, but good moves made fast are better.
Good luck and have fun! – CoachBot
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| buckdoc | 8W / 12L / 2D | View Games |
| hustonholdridge | 2W / 13L / 0D | View Games |
| jmanno12345 | 1W / 1L / 1D | View Games |
| vagermatrix | 0W / 2L / 1D | View Games |
| taffur | 1W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 168 | 235 | 487 | |
| 2024 | 242 | 254 | ||
| 2023 | 140 | 211 | 458 | 254 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 58W / 45L / 2D | 44W / 64L / 1D | 48.3 |
| 2024 | 0W / 0L / 0D | 1W / 1L / 0D | 26.5 |
| 2023 | 81W / 81L / 8D | 74W / 90L / 9D | 53.5 |
Openings: Most Played
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 30 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 19 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 31.6% |
| Petrov's Defense | 12 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 81.8% |
| Philidor Defense | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 55.6% |
| Amazon Attack | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 50.0% |
| French Defense | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 71.4% |
| Barnes Defense | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 42.9% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 18 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 44.4% |
| Petrov's Defense | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 36.4% |
| Amazon Attack | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 28.6% |
| Barnes Defense | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 57.1% |
| Amar Gambit | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 42.9% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 42.9% |
| Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 40.0% |
| Four Knights Game | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 20.0% |
| Elephant Gambit | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bishop's Opening | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 46 | 24 | 21 | 1 | 52.2% |
| Petrov's Defense | 22 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 16 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 56.2% |
| Elephant Gambit | 15 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Amar Gambit | 14 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 85.7% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 12 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 58.3% |
| Philidor Defense | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 44.4% |
| Bishop's Opening | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 22.2% |
| Amazon Attack | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 44.4% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| QGD: 2...Bf5 3.cxd5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 5 | 0 |
| Losing | 7 | 4 |