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Username: Sameer555

Playing Since: 2017-08-07 (Inactive)

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Rapid: 2347
112W / 14L / 9D
Blitz: 2541
1209W / 615L / 149D
Bullet: 2191
1093W / 685L / 108D

Chess Profile: Sameer555

Starting his journey in 2017 with a modest blitz rating of 1608, Sameer555 has grown into a formidable force on the chessboard. Over the years, his steady progression in blitz, rapid, and bullet formats speaks volumes about his dedication and evolving style. His ratings have shown remarkable improvement – from early years where his blitz score was in the 1600–2500 range to recent performances in 2025, with blitz ratings reaching 2506 and solid rapid and bullet markers consistently in the 2300s.

Known for his tactical flair and psychological resilience, Sameer555 consistently maintains an aggressive yet balanced playing style. His performances, marked by an impressive comeback rate of over 84% and an outstanding win rate of 98% after losing material, highlight a player who never gives up even in the toughest positions. An early resignation rate of just 3.36% is a testament to his determination to play through adversity.

With a disciplined approach to the endgame – visible in an endgame frequency of nearly 79% and an average of 73 moves in winning games – he has proven both patient and resourceful in converting small advantages. His overall win–loss–draw records are a mirror of his competitive spirit, with solid performances across blitz, rapid, and bullet time controls. His prowess with the white and black pieces is almost evenly matched, ensuring uniform strength in either role.

Delving into his opening repertoire, Sameer555 has embraced a wide variety of systems, often excelling in dynamic lines such as the Caro Kann Defense and other aggressive setups. His opening performance data reveals an inclination to explore diverse and creative lines, reflecting a deep preparation and comfort in the early stages of the game.

Off the board, his statistical analysis – from win rates varying by day and hour to careful management of his tilt factor and psychological trends – shows a mind that is as analytical as it is competitive. His ability to achieve high win percentages even when trailing underscores his tactical awareness and capacity for comebacks.

In summary, Sameer555 is not only a steadily improving and resilient player but also one with a keen eye for detail and the psychological fortitude to succeed in high-pressure situations. His dynamic style, constant evolution in rating over the years, and deep understanding of all phases of the game make him a respected and inspiring figure within the chess community.


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Feedback for Sameer Kath

Sameer, your recent games show a solid understanding of opening principles and tactical awareness, especially in complex middlegame positions. Here are some areas to build on and improve:

  • Opening Consistency: You handle openings like the Italian Game and Benoni Defense with good theoretical knowledge and piece development. Keep refining your opening repertoire to gain more comfortable positions out of the opening and avoid early inaccuracies.
  • Tactical Precision: Your recent wins demonstrate sharp tactical calculation, including decisive combinations and well-timed sacrifices. Continue practicing tactical puzzles to maintain this strength and improve your calculation speed under time pressure.
  • Endgame Technique: Your ability to convert material advantage into a win is evident, but some losses indicate room to strengthen your endgame fundamentals—especially king activity and pawn structure management. Studying key endgame concepts will boost your confidence in close games.
  • Time Management: You often manage your clock well, but in a few games, some critical moves were made with very little time left. Aim to balance deep calculation with faster decision-making to avoid time trouble.
  • Defensive Awareness: In your most recent losses, there were moments where the opponent gained initiative by exploiting small positional or tactical oversights. Focus on identifying threats early and improving your defensive resources.

Keep analyzing your games—both wins and losses—to understand key moments and alternative plans. Your continuous effort in studying openings, tactics, and endgames will steadily improve your overall play.

Great work so far, and keep pushing your limits!



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Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2191 2541 2347
2024 2378 2503 2346
2023 2278 2453 2488
2022 2324 1731 2451
2021 2379 2487 2410
2020 2472 2559 2320
2019 2286 2445 1582
2018 1199 2308 1582
2017 1608
Rating by Year20172018201920202021202220232024202525591199YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 24W / 20L / 5D 45W / 10L / 1D 78.9
2024 65W / 21L / 7D 64W / 18L / 8D 72.5
2023 36W / 20L / 1D 42W / 13L / 2D 64.2
2022 117W / 51L / 6D 121W / 44L / 13D 69.8
2021 389W / 211L / 43D 392W / 225L / 37D 82.4
2020 505W / 259L / 57D 497W / 273L / 43D 79.5
2019 53W / 33L / 6D 48W / 36L / 4D 76.9
2018 158W / 84L / 24D 143W / 95L / 23D 84.7
2017 4W / 0L / 0D 6W / 0L / 0D 55.2

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scotch Game 13 10 2 1 76.9%
Ruy Lopez: Brix Variation 12 10 1 1 83.3%
Caro-Kann Defense 11 8 2 1 72.7%
Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation 11 7 3 1 63.6%
Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, American Attack 9 7 1 1 77.8%
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense 7 7 0 0 100.0%
Four Knights Game 6 6 0 0 100.0%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 5 5 0 0 100.0%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 5 3 1 1 60.0%
Modern Defense: Pterodactyl Variation 4 3 0 1 75.0%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 177 111 50 16 62.7%
Scotch Game 107 86 17 4 80.4%
Unknown 99 60 39 0 60.6%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 71 44 24 3 62.0%
Modern Defense: Pterodactyl Variation 53 31 15 7 58.5%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 44 24 15 5 54.5%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 43 32 10 1 74.4%
Scandinavian Defense 43 24 13 6 55.8%
Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack 41 21 15 5 51.2%
Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation 40 25 12 3 62.5%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 203 121 75 7 59.6%
Amar Gambit 173 131 31 11 75.7%
Scandinavian Defense 81 57 21 3 70.4%
Scotch Game 75 46 22 7 61.3%
Czech Defense 64 33 25 6 51.6%
Modern 60 31 27 2 51.7%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 59 28 27 4 47.5%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 57 35 18 4 61.4%
French Defense 48 35 11 2 72.9%
Alekhine Defense 48 33 15 0 68.8%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 22 1
Losing 12 0