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SEBTHEBEST1

Playing Since: 2017-06-07 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟♟

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Rapid: 2078
9W / 3L / 2D
Blitz: 2591
4845W / 5038L / 753D
Bullet: 2544
2044W / 2268L / 247D

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!


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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
Rating by Year20172018201920202021202220232024202525801696YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

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
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