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spiritofwonder GM

Playing Since: 2019-02-20 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟

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Rapid: 1974
1W / 0L / 0D
Blitz: 3044
444W / 449L / 100D
Bullet: 3013
266W / 220L / 21D

Grandmaster spiritofwonder: The Enigmatic Chess Maestro

Meet spiritofwonder, a Grandmaster titleholder by FIDE — a badge earned only by those who have outmaneuvered countless worthy opponents on 64 squares. But don't let the official title fool you; spiritofwonder approaches chess with a blend of serious skill and a mysterious aura, much like a magician who never quite reveals their secrets.

A Journey Through the Ranks

Starting off their online blitz chess career in 2019 with a modest rating around 1958 (one game, one win—talk about a perfect debut!), spiritofwonder rapidly skyrocketed through the ranks, reaching a blistering peak blitz rating of 3019 in October 2022. Bullet ratings also tell a tale of lightning-fast reflexes, topping out at an impressive 3015 in mid-2021.

Style of Play: Equal Parts Tenacity and Tactical Wizardry

Known for an early resignation rate of 33.53%, spiritofwonder knows when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em—though comebacks are never off the table, as reflected in an astonishing 61.61% comeback rate. They average about 52 moves per win, meaning patience definitely plays a role in their magic. And when the endgame rolls around, they shine, engaging in the endgame 58% of their games.

Performance at the Hour of Power

If you ever want to challenge spiritofwonder, try your luck in the evening: their best time of day to play is around 7 PM, where their win rate soars to a cozy 60%. Whether it's the coffee kicking in or just evening vibes, spiritofwonder's brain is firing on all cylinders then.

Notable Records

  • Longest winning streak: 16 games — an impressive feat that kept their opponents scratching their heads.
  • Win rate in bullet games: about 51.6% over 519 games, so those blazing fast games are a specialty.
  • Opponent favorite targets: The enigmatic "nowaybacksasha" and "david_paravyan" battle it out as spiritofwonder’s most frequent adversaries, proving even grandmasters have their preferred rivals.

A Memorable Victory

On October 13, 2022, spiritofwonder dazzled with a calm and precise win in a Slav Defense Exchange Variation, swiftly coaxing their opponent into resignation. The final position was a masterpiece of strategic finesse and tactical pressure — a true signature move from a player who clearly knows the power of patience and timing.

In Summary

spiritofwonder is a grandmaster who mixes high tactical awareness with psychological resilience — 12% tilt factor included! With a wicked comeback rate, exceptional blitz skills, and a sharp mind tuned for evening battles, they embody both the spirit and wonder of chess mastery. Whether on bullet or blitz, this player’s mysterious style keeps fans and foes alike guessing: What will spiritofwonder surprise us with next?


🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
David Paravyan 15W / 29L / 5D
Nowaybacksasha 18W / 25L / 6D
Daniel Naroditsky 17W / 29L / 2D
dogsofwar 11W / 30L / 6D
Ray Robson 11W / 24L / 5D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2022 3013 3019
2021 3015
2020 2714 1983
2019 2838 2948 1800
Rating by Year201920202021202230191983YearRatingBulletBlitz

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2022 1W / 1L / 0D 2W / 0L / 1D 83.0
2021 2W / 0L / 0D 3W / 0L / 0D 67.2
2020 146W / 150L / 30D 132W / 184L / 27D 68.4
2019 370W / 344L / 34D 373W / 359L / 39D 51.7

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 1675 761 808 106 45.4%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 519 268 227 24 51.6%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 4 0 3 1 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 16 2
Losing 12 0