ShowMeTheRice: The Relentless Rice Player of the Chessboard
Emerging from the shadows of the opening book (quite literally, since their favorite opening is labeled "Top Secret"), ShowMeTheRice has been steadily climbing the competitive blitz chess ladder. With a peak blitz rating of an impressive 2728 achieved in February 2025, this player is a force to be reckoned with in rapid, tactical skirmishes.
Their journey started humbly in bullet chess, where they scored a highest rating of 2251 back in early 2023, before honing their lightning-fast instincts and gradually mastering the complexities of blitz battles. They are known for an enviable come-back rate of over 84%, proving that a lost piece or a shaky start often only fuels their fiery determination.
ShowMeTheRice plays with both sides of the board remarkably evenly, boasting nearly identical win rates whether wielding the white or black pieces—an ominous sign for any opponent daring to face them. With an average of about 86 moves per win, games tend to be lengthy, heated duels of endurance, not quick strikes.
Their playing style? Never give up early! They’ve never resigned at the start (early resignation rate is zero), and prefer grinding through complex endgames, which occur in over 82% of their matches. However, the psychological battle is real—the “tilt factor” of 7 hints that losing seven games in a row can test their patience and rice supply.
ShowMeTheRice’s streaks show both sides of the coin: the longest winning streak sits at 7 games, matched by a harsh longest losing streak of 7—chess bravado mixed with spicy rice-tasting emotions.
On The Board and Beyond
When it comes to opponents, ShowMeTheRice has a colorful resume full of matchups:
- Strongly favored against players like a123b456c789d, i_am_alphazero, and despairisnear with perfect 100% win records.
- But watch out: they hold a modest 33.33% win rate against “kripri,” suggesting kripri might just be their arch-nemesis.
- The 0% win record against some tough rivals shows even the rice cooker sometimes boils over.
Strategically, ShowMeTheRice is at their peak around 9-10 PM, where their win rate hovers near 80%. So for anyone wanting to challenge them, maybe start a game after sunset—unless you’re ready for a rice-fueled blitz showdown.
Highlight: The Most Recent Victory
In a recent blitz battle on April 21, 2025, ShowMeTheRice showcased surgical precision with the Caro-Kann Defense against Polarbear1224, triumphing after a grueling 54-move duel that ended with the opponent's resignation. A testament to patience, technique, and possibly a secret rice recipe fueling those nerves.
In Short:
ShowMeTheRice is a dogged competitor who mixes technical skill with mental toughness. A secretive opening repertoire hides a straightforward love: playing long, intense games, coming back from the brink, and maybe — just maybe — showing the world that with enough rice and grit, anything’s possible on the 64 squares.
Hi ShowMeTheRice!
Great run lately – sitting around 2728 (2025-02-11) and scoring convincing attacking wins against 2600-level opposition is no small feat. Here is a quick overview of what you are already doing well, followed by some concrete, action-oriented suggestions.
What already works
- Dynamic piece play. Your victories vs. kulandy and Polarbear1224 show confident pawn storms (…g6, h-pawns, etc.) and the ability to switch from defence to attack in one move. Very few moves are passive – keep that.
- Converting an extra pawn. In the Pirc win you nursed c- and a-pawns all the way home with accurate rook activity. Endgame technique is generally solid when you enter with a material edge.
- Psychological versatility. Mixing 1.e4 main lines with off-beat systems (1.b4, early h-pawns) keeps opponents guessing and often drags them into time trouble first.
Recurring pain-points
- Over-optimistic gambits as Black.
Loss to clevereagle_2107 (Englund) started 1…e5?! and quickly left you down material. A one-tempo opening surprise is fine, but doing it every session becomes predictable. - Early tactical oversights with your own king still in the centre.
Versus ;)) you allowed12…Qxf1+, dropping a whole rook in a position you were otherwise controlling. Quick reminder: after playing 2.f4 in the Caro-Kann you create diagonal weaknesses; before launching g-pawns you need a final safety check for loose dark squares. - Time-pressure collapses.
Several lost games show you below 10 s while the opponent still has 30–60 s. Even good positions fizzled out after a single time-scramble blunder. This is a skills-neutral leak you can plug fastest.
Opening tune-ups
| As White | As Black |
|---|---|
You score beautifully with mainstream 1.e4 lines (see the Caro-Kann win), but 1.b4 yielded two quick losses.
Consider restricting the Polish to occasional use or delaying it until move 2–3 after Nf3 / c4 to lessen early queen raids.Mini-task: play three blitz games this week with the London-style setup (d4, Nf3, Bf4) – same solid pawn skeleton, fewer early tactics to calculate. |
Your Pirc / Modern positions are fine.
The bigger issue is the Englund and early-…Qb4+ ideas: fun surprise weapon, but only if you deliver accurate follow-ups. Add one mainstream backbone against 1.d4 (Nimzo, Queen’s Gambit, or Slav) so you can choose between sound and surprise depending on the match situation. |
Key tactical pattern to drill this week
The f-file & back-rank fork that cost you the game against enrike88:
Set the position, give yourself 30 s with both colours, and note the forcing moves. Spotting this motif quickly saves at least one game per session.
Practical training plan (2-week micro-cycle)
- 15 min of “pre-flight” puzzles before your blitz set – specifically queen sacs & long diagonal tactics.
- Two 15 | 10 rapid games on alternate days. Aim for <10 % moves under 5 s to improve clock handling.
- Opening lab: build a replay list of your Pirc/Modern middlegames that reach move 15 with ≈ equal eval. Annotate with one concrete plan each (pawn break or piece route) – this turns opening memory into middlegame understanding.
Visual snapshots of your performance
Explore when and how you win the most:
Final encouragement
You’re already converting advantages like a titled player. Shoring up those early tactical blind spots and evening out the clock will push you to the next bracket quickly. Keep enjoying the creative lines – but pair them with a solid “Plan B” repertoire, and let your natural feel for the initiative do the rest.
See you on the board!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| kripri | 3W / 5L / 1D | |
| UmbraVorans | 2W / 4L / 3D | |
| mago_pol | 4W / 4L / 0D | |
| mialitla | 6W / 0L / 0D | |
| Chesstrueno | 3W / 2L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2083 | 2656 | ||
| 2024 | 2034 | 2532 | ||
| 2023 | 2095 | |||
| 2021 | 2017 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 80W / 65L / 10D | 77W / 64L / 9D | 85.2 |
| 2024 | 3W / 1L / 0D | 4W / 1L / 0D | 91.6 |
| 2023 | 3W / 1L / 0D | 2W / 2L / 0D | 62.9 |
| 2021 | 3W / 2L / 0D | 5W / 0L / 0D | 77.5 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 312 | 164 | 129 | 19 | 52.6% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 20 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 65.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 7 | 0 |
| Losing | 7 | 1 |