Profile of SEBTHEBEST1
Meet SEBTHEBEST1, a chess virtuoso whose online battles have spanned nearly a decade and a half, transforming from an average blitz player into a formidable force on the digital chessboard. Known for a fighting spirit that refuses to resign easily, SEBTHEBEST1’s journey is as much about perseverance as it is about checkmates.
Rating Odyssey
Starting with a Blitz rating around 1430 in 2017 (not quite grandmaster level, but every legend starts somewhere), this player climbed steadily, peaking spectacularly at an impressive 2607 in mid-2025. Bullet chess prowess is no joke either, with a top rating near 2597, showcasing lightning-fast reflexes and razor-sharp tactics.
Rapid games add a touch of classical flair with a peak rating above 2100 - proving SEBTHEBEST1 can outwit opponents in various time controls.
Playing Style & Personality
Average moves per win hover around 65, and losses tend to drag on longer—because letting go isn't really SEBTHEBEST1's style. With an endgame frequency above 73%, chess is not a sprint but a marathon here. Expect long, strategic battles where patience and resilience reign.
Tactical awareness is highlighted by an astonishing 73.84% comeback rate — this player doesn’t just bounce back from setbacks but often turns them into victories. It’s like they say, “Never count out SEBTHEBEST1 until the king is in the center of the board… or checkmated.”
Favorite Opening Tricks
SEBTHEBEST1 has a soft spot for the Sicilian Defense Bowdler Attack and the Closed Sicilian Defense, with solid performances even in the trickier Englund Gambit. Versatility is key: from the Vienna Game to Pirc Defense, nothing is off limits.
Memorable Moments
Recent wins include a sharp victory by resignation over maestrolino21 using the Van 't Kruijs Opening, and a beautiful checkmate against Chesscolic8 waltzing through the Closed Sicilian Defense. Of course, not every tale is of glory — a recent checkmate loss to superindra reminds us even the best have off days.
Opponent Highlights
Among many battles, SEBTHEBEST1 has engaged frequently with some fierce contenders like aariow, macron20htf1, and javicio, making every match a test of nerves and skill.
Fun Facts
- Despite the username, SEBTHEBEST1 exhibits humility, with a tilt factor of 15% — meaning rage quits are rare but possible, usually after a slick blunder.
- The best time to catch them online is surprisingly early morning around 5:00 AM — clearly, the early bird gets the mate!
- Win rates are slightly better playing White (about 49.5%) than Black (44%), proving that SEBTHEBEST1 knows how to seize the initiative but also fights hard from behind.
Whether blitzing through games or bulleting at breakneck speed, SEBTHEBEST1’s dynamic style, relentless spirit, and rich opening repertoire make for an exciting and challenging opponent. Watch out—they might not just be the “best,” but they’re definitely SEBTHEBEST!
Recent Performance Overview
SEBTHEBEST1, you’re showing a solid and steady improvement in your blitz games, with a notable rating gain of 33 points in the past month and an encouraging upward trend especially over the last 3 and 6 months. Your strength adjusted win rate near 50% indicates competitive play against opponents of similar strength. Keep up this positive momentum!
Positives from Your Recent Wins
- Opening Knowledge: You consistently employ the Three Knights and Giuoco Piano openings, demonstrating good familiarity and coherent development.
- Active Piece Play: Your games highlight strong initiative with tactical moves like effective bishop and queen activity, often resulting in material gain or positional advantages.
- Endgame Technique: You manage to convert slight advantages into wins, especially noticeable with strong rook and pawn endgames.
- Time Management: Generally, your clock usage is balanced, enabling you to maintain pressure without severe time trouble.
Areas to Improve Based on Recent Losses
- King Safety: Some losses came from tactical vulnerabilities around your king, particularly in open positions post-exchanges. Prioritize strengthening your king's defense in middlegame positions.
- Tactical Awareness: Watch for forks, pins, and discovered attack motifs your opponents set up. Regular tactical training could help mitigate unexpected attacks.
- Defending Under Pressure: In a few critical moments, your position weakened quickly. Consider focusing on techniques to hold difficult positions longer or to simplify when under attack.
- Opening Refinement: While your preferred openings serve you well, some surprises have caused trouble. Expanding your opening repertoire slightly to include solid responses to common variations might enhance your resilience.
Suggested Next Steps
- Engage in targeted tactical exercises daily to sharpen pattern recognition and reduce blunders in critical moments.
- Analyze your losses in detail, focusing on the moments just before your position worsened to understand alternative moves.
- Experiment with integrating short, solid defensive strategies in your openings to fortify your early game structure.
- Continue maintaining balanced time management to ensure ample thinking time remains for complex positions.
Keep Up the Good Work!
Your consistent improvement over recent months is commendable. Stay disciplined in post-game analysis and tactical training to turn many of those close losses into wins. Remember, learning from each game enhances your chess understanding rapidly.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Logan Clark Shafer | 0W / 0L / 1D | View |
| neurobrainchess | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| onlyfrankchess | 2W / 0L / 0D | View |
| will_1234567890 | 0W / 2L / 0D | View |
| Shrook Wafa | 3W / 1L / 0D | View |
| goy_is_in_your_head | 1W / 0L / 1D | View |
| matwe2 | 1W / 1L / 0D | View |
| h7s | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| 0xyx5 | 0W / 0L / 1D | View |
| Qi Pang | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sebastien Joie | 23W / 44L / 8D | View Games |
| Lucas DI NICOLANTONIO | 26W / 24L / 4D | View Games |
| javicio | 26W / 25L / 1D | View Games |
| cryptal | 21W / 23L / 4D | View Games |
| king_determined | 29W / 16L / 3D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2544 | 2580 | 2078 | |
| 2024 | 2557 | 2510 | ||
| 2023 | 2479 | 2395 | 2078 | |
| 2022 | 2451 | 2398 | ||
| 2021 | 2465 | 1913 | ||
| 2020 | 2437 | 2376 | ||
| 2019 | 2234 | 2399 | 2100 | |
| 2018 | 2064 | 2268 | 1696 | |
| 2017 | 2101 | 2228 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 647W / 580L / 40D | 602W / 572L / 48D | 41.0 |
| 2024 | 79W / 81L / 11D | 66W / 85L / 18D | 87.7 |
| 2023 | 49W / 62L / 8D | 41W / 66L / 10D | 82.2 |
| 2022 | 8W / 7L / 1D | 5W / 9L / 0D | 78.2 |
| 2021 | 444W / 521L / 63D | 428W / 552L / 59D | 84.0 |
| 2020 | 1070W / 972L / 148D | 936W / 1089L / 161D | 81.4 |
| 2019 | 925W / 837L / 131D | 786W / 940L / 153D | 84.2 |
| 2018 | 815W / 699L / 69D | 722W / 813L / 75D | 78.8 |
| 2017 | 222W / 135L / 0D | 181W / 123L / 4D | 22.7 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 1999 | 1105 | 886 | 8 | 55.3% |
| Australian Defense | 1011 | 394 | 547 | 70 | 39.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 949 | 505 | 380 | 64 | 53.2% |
| Sicilian Defense | 856 | 418 | 389 | 49 | 48.8% |
| Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense | 580 | 279 | 261 | 40 | 48.1% |
| Scotch Game | 348 | 159 | 172 | 17 | 45.7% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 333 | 176 | 135 | 22 | 52.9% |
| Bishop's Opening: Vienna Hybrid, Hromádka Variation | 321 | 145 | 143 | 33 | 45.2% |
| Ruy Lopez: Classical Defense, Benelux Variation | 314 | 142 | 143 | 29 | 45.2% |
| Barnes Defense | 310 | 133 | 159 | 18 | 42.9% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Defense | 381 | 163 | 196 | 22 | 42.8% |
| Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense | 356 | 193 | 147 | 16 | 54.2% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 323 | 162 | 146 | 15 | 50.1% |
| Sicilian Defense | 252 | 118 | 123 | 11 | 46.8% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 191 | 72 | 113 | 6 | 37.7% |
| Amar Gambit | 189 | 69 | 106 | 14 | 36.5% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 174 | 71 | 97 | 6 | 40.8% |
| Barnes Defense | 166 | 75 | 82 | 9 | 45.2% |
| Scotch Game | 157 | 76 | 74 | 7 | 48.4% |
| Czech Defense | 148 | 76 | 66 | 6 | 51.4% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop's Opening: Vienna Hybrid, Hromádka Variation | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Czech Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Classical Defense, Benelux Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 18 | 0 |
| Losing | 15 | 0 |