Oliver Brendel IM

Oliver Brendel (Username: Splittbrain)

International Master of Blitz Chess

Oliver Brendel, better known in the chess realms by the enigmatic handle Splittbrain, is an International Master with a flair for blitz battles that would make even the fastest grandmasters blink twice. While Oliver’s official FIDE title proudly declares mastery, it’s their lightning-quick tactical mind and knack for clutch comebacks that turn games into dramatic thrillers.

Since 2015, Oliver has blitzed through thousands of moves, achieving a peak blitz rating of 2243 in August 2017. A player who thrives under pressure and with nerves of steel, Oliver boasts a lofty win rate near 60% in blitz and an almost scary 79% comeback rate—because when the chips are down, Splittbrain just cranks up the heat.

Not one to sit still for long, Oliver's longest winning streak stands at 7 games, proving they can obliterate opponents with surgical precision — though they’ve endured some rough patches too, with a longest losing streak of 4. But hey, even the best have to take one for the team sometimes.

Oliver’s style? Expect lots of long, rich endgames (played in nearly 80% of his games) with average winning games lasting around 70 moves. They favor resilience: even after losing a piece, Splittbrain turns the game around 60% of the time. White or Black, Oliver commands the board with a healthy edge, winning roughly 58% as White and a solid 61% as Black.

Intriguingly, Oliver seems to play best on Tuesdays, Saturdays, and bright mornings—at 11 AM, they have a perfect 100% blitz win rate. Conversely, beware playing them on Fridays or Sundays, where their win rate dips... perhaps they’re doing laundry or binge-watching chess videos.

Famous for wielding the English Opening Symmetrical Variation and the King’s Indian Defense, they keep their strategies delightfully top-secret with nearly 60% wins from 64 recorded blitz games.

A Memorable Blitz Win

On January 21, 2025, Oliver’s cunning was on full display against Sherlock_Holmeless. After a fierce tussle featuring the English Opening, Oliver forced a resignation, triumphing with a blend of strategic exchanges and tactical precision that made the clock—and the opponent—run out of patience.

Fun Fact

Despite their serious chess demeanor, Oliver’s early resignation rate is a modest 9.5%, proving they’re tough and never give up easily—unless their coffee runs out mid-game.

In the end, Oliver "Splittbrain" Brendel embodies the perfect mix of speed, strategy, and a pinch of cheeky unpredictability, making them a formidable foe and a delightful player to watch in the blitz arena. Keep your pieces close and your queen closer when you face this IM speedster!