Schachschnecke - Grandmaster Extraordinaire
Once upon a time in the mysterious realm of 64 squares and 32 pieces, a player by the name of Schachschnecke—which charmingly translates from German as "chess snail"—gracefully emerged. Don't be fooled by the name; this snail moves fast on the chessboard, having earned the prestigious Grandmaster title from FIDE, the chess world's ultimate hall of fame.
Rating Rollercoaster and Peak Performance
Starting humble with a blitz rating slightly north of 1300 in 2015, Schachschnecke journeyed through the echelons of rapid calculation and tactical prowess, peaking at an eye-watering 2659 blitz rating in November 2021. Bullet chess? Oh, they’ve got skills there too, with a peak rating of 2282 in November 2020. With thousands of games played, their win rate gracefully hovers around a solid 52% in blitz and an electric 72% in bullet—perhaps the fast-paced game suits their snail pace metaphoric speed perfectly.
Playing Style: Slow and Steady... but Sneaky
Despite the moniker, Schachschnecke approaches the chessboard with a clever blend of cautious endgame mastery—playing an above-average 72 moves per win—and tactical audacity. Their Comeback Rate is a staggering 86%, proving they don't just crawl; they sprint back from the brink with knightly flair. They rarely resign early (under 2%), showing admirable grit and fighting spirit, making their opponents despair with long grinds and sharp turns.
Favorite Time to Ambush Opponents
Fun fact: The best time for Schachschnecke to pounce is at 1 AM, with a peak win rate of over 60% at that hour. Whether the moonlight inspires genius moves or the darkness confuses their foes, the snail thrives in late-night warfare.
Opening Choices and Records
Schachschnecke's games are a well-guarded secret—no known opening repertoire divulged outright—but their stats show dominance across thousands of blitz games. Their most played opponents include kot60, sanju_1996d-incative, and tiohoracio, among others, with mixed battle results but a proven winning formula more often than not.
Achievements & Memes
- Longest winning streak: 17 games (Yes, the snail can sprint!)
- Current streak: Riding a 3-game winning wave, momentum building!
- Notorious for: Psychological resilience with a tilt factor of only 19 (chess zen master vibes!)
Recent Highlight
In one memorable blitz battle with the English Opening, Schachschnecke unleashed positional and tactical venom leading to a confident victory by resignation, as the opponent crumbled under pressure—snail pace? More like rocket speed disguised behind a humble shell.
In Closing
Whether wrestling opponents in tactical melee or carefully weaving through complex endgames, Schachschnecke embodies the perfect paradox: a snail with lightning speed and a heart full of chess brilliance. Their journey is a reminder that success in chess, as in life, comes from patience, resilience, and the occasional surprise attack.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mark Kotliar | 107W / 67L / 8D | |
| Sanjeev Mishra | 78W / 57L / 9D | |
| Ignacio Raviolo | 43W / 50L / 6D | |
| Oleg Karpeshov | 49W / 46L / 3D | |
| purehorses | 49W / 42L / 4D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2605 | |||
| 2021 | 2548 | |||
| 2020 | 2243 | 2510 | ||
| 2019 | 2504 | |||
| 2018 | 2413 | |||
| 2017 | 2426 | |||
| 2016 | 1648 | 2494 | ||
| 2015 | 1648 | 2399 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 551W / 425L / 75D | 502W / 507L / 64D | 72.5 |
| 2021 | 1502W / 1138L / 161D | 1364W / 1257L / 179D | 72.5 |
| 2020 | 1590W / 1353L / 168D | 1466W / 1449L / 153D | 71.6 |
| 2019 | 1203W / 892L / 105D | 1110W / 974L / 112D | 70.8 |
| 2018 | 1260W / 865L / 98D | 1120W / 1031L / 97D | 73.7 |
| 2017 | 1323W / 986L / 123D | 1250W / 1066L / 131D | 77.2 |
| 2016 | 1189W / 795L / 118D | 1098W / 877L / 139D | 76.4 |
| 2015 | 576W / 332L / 54D | 521W / 399L / 46D | 75.9 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 1919 | 1036 | 799 | 84 | 54.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 1789 | 930 | 749 | 110 | 52.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 1623 | 815 | 677 | 131 | 50.2% |
| Sicilian Defense | 814 | 413 | 365 | 36 | 50.7% |
| Modern | 798 | 412 | 337 | 49 | 51.6% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 778 | 404 | 335 | 39 | 51.9% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 773 | 348 | 388 | 37 | 45.0% |
| Döry Defense | 635 | 343 | 253 | 39 | 54.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 631 | 343 | 262 | 26 | 54.4% |
| Amar Gambit | 622 | 318 | 278 | 26 | 51.1% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 13 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 61.5% |
| Benoni Defense: King's Pawn Line | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Benoni Defense: Classical Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Modern | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| French Defense: Burn Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 19 | 3 |
| Losing | 19 | 0 |