Spicychurros – The Blazing Chess Virtuoso
Spicychurros has carved a niche for himself in the lightning‐fast world of online chess, where his track record speaks volumes. Rising steadily over the years, his bullet rating soared to an eye‐popping 2807 in 2023, while his blitz performances consistently hover in the mid‐2500s. Known for his rapid-fire tactical vision and endgame prowess, he is equally comfortable in the bullet blitz arena and rapid battlefields.
Not only does spicychurros possess an impressive numerical record, but he also manifests a unique playing style. His games are marked by a low early resignation rate and a commitment to seeing the battle through to the end. His average winning games typically last around 82 moves, a testament to his endurance and attention to detail, while his losses are hard-fought battles that rarely come without lessons. Slightly favoring the white pieces—a 52.8% win rate compared to 49.2% with black—he consistently displays creativity from the very first move.
Under pressure, spicychurros exhibits an extraordinary tactical awareness. With a comeback rate nearing 90% and an almost miraculous ability to turn around positions even after being down material (a win rate of 98% after losing a piece), he combines analytical strength with psychological resilience. His tilt factor remains low, allowing him to stay composed and execute his strategic ideas flawlessly.
His extensive opening repertoire reveals a love for dynamic, fighting positions. From reviving classical lines to embracing offbeat variations, spicychurros isn’t afraid to take calculated risks. This versatility—coupled with his solid endgame skill—enables him to adapt fluidly to different styles of opposition, a fact underlined by his varied opponent records and consistent performance throughout the week and day.
Over the years, his ratings have steadily improved from blitz ratings in the 2300s and bullet scores in the mid-2400s to his current top-tier performances. This evolution mirrors a journey of refinement, learning, and a constant drive to push his limits. Spicychurros not only masters the board with speed but also with a deep understanding of the psychological and tactical nuances of the game.
In summary, spicychurros is much more than just a rapid tactician – he’s an emerging legend whose blend of speed, strategic insight, and mental fortitude lights up every board he graces. With his impressive statistical milestones and signature style, his chess biography is one still in the thrilling process of being written.
Hi Hrant, here’s your personalised performance review
What you’re already doing very well
- Dynamic piece play. Several of your recent wins (e.g. against Isin Ijarin and agm99999) show a willingness to sacrifice material to seize the initiative. This is a core strength—keep nurturing it.
- Practical tactics under time pressure. Even in bullet-style endings you often spot the decisive tactic before your opponent (see move 31…Rf8–f1+ in the 60-second win below).
- Opening variety. You switch comfortably between 1.Nf3, 1.d4 and 1.e4. That flexibility makes you difficult to prepare for.
Biggest improvement levers
- Clock management. Two of your last four losses were on time in balanced positions. Try the “40/20 rule”: aim to have ≥40 % of your time left after 20 moves. A quick self-check every five moves helps.
- End-game conversion. In the loss to Chessontrack you reached an equal rook ending but drifted and flagged. Set up similar R+P vs R endings against the engine and practise finishing with ≤30 seconds.
- Prophylaxis. Several setbacks (e.g. 25…Nf4+!! by Nadtkins) came from missing your opponent’s threats. Add a “What can they do to me?” scan before every move, especially when your king is exposed.
- Structured repertoire. Your openings are creative but sometimes improvisational (early …Ng8–h8–g6 in the King’s Indian, 1…g5 vs Reti). Consider anchoring each colour with one mainline you know deeply, then sprinkle in surprises.
Quick actions for the next two weeks
- Play three 15 | 10 games and annotate them before the engine. Focus on missed quiet moves that improve king safety.
- Solve 20 end-game studies (R & pawn themes, Lucena/Philidor). Start with the Lucena position until you can win it in ≤15 seconds.
- Build a 15-move “memory palace” for your preferred Black defence to 1.d4 (your current mix of Queen’s Gambit Declined and Nimzo-Indian ideas is promising—codify it).
Recent performance at a glance
Peak Blitz rating: 2680 (2018-03-28)
When you win most often:
Best days of the week:
Model game to revisit
Re-play the tactical slug-fest where you uncorked 21.Rf8#—it’s a great template for converting an initiative into mate:
Final encouragement
You’re already playing at an impressive level. Sharpen the three areas above and breaking the next rating barrier will be a matter of when, not if. Enjoy the grind and good luck at the board!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| crusted | 2W / 1L / 0D | View |
| Chesstrueno | 2W / 1L / 0D | View |
| coldparrot1571101 | 0W / 1L / 1D | View |
| jo_nitsuj | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| despacito_slowly | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| vt-vonte | 1W / 1L / 0D | View |
| lynus_kho | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| Pitra Andika | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| dtpiwari | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| bigchoongus7 | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| yeritsyan98 | 54W / 30L / 3D | View Games |
| vahe_dan1 | 33W / 28L / 4D | View Games |
| gamayevoleg | 29W / 20L / 8D | View Games |
| Davit_Tiraturyan | 18W / 35L / 3D | View Games |
| Johnathan Bakalchuk | 28W / 26L / 1D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2654 | 2547 | ||
| 2024 | 2537 | |||
| 2023 | 2807 | 2553 | 1589 | |
| 2022 | 2709 | 2460 | 1587 | |
| 2021 | 2676 | 2524 | 1476 | |
| 2020 | 2603 | |||
| 2019 | 2402 | 2516 | ||
| 2018 | 2567 | 2514 | ||
| 2017 | 2456 | 2387 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 380W / 361L / 59D | 368W / 369L / 62D | 86.1 |
| 2024 | 32W / 20L / 4D | 18W / 29L / 7D | 82.8 |
| 2023 | 191W / 131L / 26D | 183W / 151L / 19D | 83.7 |
| 2022 | 217W / 159L / 28D | 197W / 191L / 31D | 85.6 |
| 2021 | 509W / 348L / 68D | 471W / 401L / 64D | 85.8 |
| 2020 | 245W / 174L / 27D | 237W / 183L / 19D | 79.1 |
| 2019 | 570W / 446L / 80D | 574W / 484L / 72D | 80.5 |
| 2018 | 631W / 569L / 66D | 582W / 590L / 78D | 79.4 |
| 2017 | 609W / 431L / 71D | 566W / 493L / 73D | 85.0 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 237 | 122 | 115 | 0 | 51.5% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 130 | 65 | 54 | 11 | 50.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 59 | 28 | 25 | 6 | 47.5% |
| Amazon Attack | 57 | 22 | 27 | 8 | 38.6% |
| Slav Defense: Bonet Gambit | 56 | 30 | 23 | 3 | 53.6% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 53 | 31 | 19 | 3 | 58.5% |
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 51 | 24 | 21 | 6 | 47.1% |
| Diemer-Duhm Gambit (DDG): 4...f5 | 48 | 23 | 23 | 2 | 47.9% |
| Modern | 48 | 24 | 21 | 3 | 50.0% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 | 46 | 22 | 20 | 4 | 47.8% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 656 | 352 | 268 | 36 | 53.7% |
| Amar Gambit | 596 | 274 | 285 | 37 | 46.0% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 519 | 261 | 232 | 26 | 50.3% |
| Australian Defense | 484 | 245 | 214 | 25 | 50.6% |
| Modern | 455 | 240 | 187 | 28 | 52.8% |
| Alekhine Defense | 432 | 207 | 190 | 35 | 47.9% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 413 | 214 | 173 | 26 | 51.8% |
| Döry Defense | 309 | 161 | 128 | 20 | 52.1% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 275 | 140 | 116 | 19 | 50.9% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 271 | 135 | 119 | 17 | 49.8% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bird Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 20 | 1 |
| Losing | 25 | 0 |