Overview
Shareido is a blitz specialist known for an unusual affection for 1.b3 and the Nimzo-Larsen Attack. Fast, pragmatic and a little mischievous at the board, Shareido prefers the ticking clock of blitz games and converts scrappy middlegame chaos into endgame precision. Favorite time control: blitz — expect sharp, decisive battles and a high proportion of games that reach the endgame.
Career highlights include a recent peak performance in blitz play (1591 (2026-02-15)). For an at-a-glance trend, see the recent activity: [[Chart|Rating|Blitz|2026-01-2026-02]].
Playing Style & Strengths
Shareido mixes practical opening choices with gritty endgame technique. Key traits:
- Blitz-first mentality: thrives under the clock and prefers fast, decisive skirmishes.
- Endgame focused: a high endgame frequency means many games are driven to long, technical fights — average decisive length ~64 moves.
- Resilient: excellent comeback rate and solid win rate after losing material — stubborn and dangerous in inferior positions.
- Checks and queens: delivers a lot of checks (Queen is the most common checking piece), and often uses them to steer the game to favorable endgames.
- Signature first move: 1.b3 — an offbeat but well-practiced choice that leads to Nimzo-Larsen structures.
Openings & Repertoire
Shareido favors flexible, offbeat systems that create imbalanced play early. The repertoire shows a clear love for the Nimzo-Larsen Attack as White and the Modern as Black.
- As White: Nimzo-Larsen Attack — a large sample with a strong win rate in blitz.
- As Black: Modern — frequent and effective, especially in blitz.
- Other notable lines: Australian Defense, Colle (Rhamphorhynchus variation), Pirc Classical and occasional gambit attempts (Amar Gambit).
Typical opening footprint this year: A01-heavy play reflecting the b3-first strategy and a willingness to sidestep mainstream theory.
Memorable Games
Shareido has several sharp wins against familiar opponents. One memorable clash against a frequent rival features classic Nimzo-Larsen maneuvering into a long, technical ending.
- Game spotlight: Sharp Nimzo-Larsen win
- Replay snippet (short illustrative line):
Streaks, Habits & Psychology
- Longest winning streak: 9 games. Longest losing streak: 6 games. Currently on a 1-game losing streak.
- Best day to play: Friday (high win rate). Best hour: late night — 23:00 is Shareido’s magic hour.
- Low early-resignation rate and strong willingness to play long — games are often fought to the bitter end.
- Tilt factor is modest; when tilted, the effect is noticeable but not career-ending.
Fun Facts & Placeholders
- Most common first move this year: 1.b3 (many games!).
- Queen checks are a specialty — expect creative use of the queen to guide the game.
- Want to view Shareido’s profile or send a challenge? Shareido
- See a term glossary for the favorite opening: Nimzo-Larsen Attack.
Closing Note
Shareido’s chess is defined by offbeat openings, blitz bravado, and tenacious endgame play — the kind of opponent who turns a messy middlegame into a satisfying technical win. Prefer blitz? You’ll likely enjoy the ride.