Profile
Matias Jose, better known online as shadowc, is a chess streamer who blends quick-fire games with humor and sharp analysis. With a career spanning well over a decade, he has built a loyal community around live sessions, tactic memos, and friendly banter. His preferred time control is Blitz, where his fast-thinking style and crowd-work keep viewers engaged through every sharp tactic and dramatic finish.
For a quick profile peek, see shadowc. Fans and newcomers alike can also glimpse his rating journey with a
and a glimpse of his peak daily performance 1714 (2009-06-23).Streaming career and persona
As a longtime online player, Matias turns every match into a viewer-friendly show. He crafts entertaining streams that mix practical ideas with light-hearted commentary, making complex positions approachable for all levels. The streams often pivot from blitz battles to in-depth breakdowns, and his chat-friendly style has helped him cultivate a supportive community around learning and play.
- Longest winning streak: 20 games
- Longest losing streak: 12 games
- Current winning streak: 0
- Current losing streak: 2
- Platform highlights spanning Daily, Blitz, Bullet, Rapid, and more
Openings, playstyle, and highlights
Matias’s openings tell a story of aggressive, tactical choices and practical pragmatism. In Daily play, Amar Gambit stands out for its bold, high-variance fights, while the Sicilian Defense appears as a workhorse with a large game sample. His Blitz repertoire features a mix of known sharp lines and unknowns that keep opponents guessing.
- Sicilian Defense (Daily): 167 games; 116W-48L-3D; win rate ~69.46%
- Amar Gambit (Daily): 90 games; 82W-7L-1D; win rate ~91.11%
- Ruy Lopez: Marshall Attack (Daily): 26 games; 13W-11L-2D; win rate ~50%
- Other frequent Blitz choices include various D and A openings with a dynamic, aggressive tilt
Open to collaborations and community
Matias loves engaging with fans and fellow players. He’s open to co-streams, joint analysis sessions, and Q&As that demystify tricky middlegames. Curious minds can reach out through the profile placeholder below and join the growing live chess conversations.
Connect with shadowc via shadowc and stay tuned for interactive events and collaborative streams.
Sample games and pedagogy (glimpses)
His opening performance shows a willingness to experiment and learn in public, from Amar Gambit to Sicilian lines and beyond. For a quick taste, explore a hosted sample game collection or PGN snippets drawn from his streams.