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Aidan Baker NM

Srawberryfields Since 2023 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟♟♟♟
51.5%- 41.9%- 6.6%
Bullet 2555
1044W 867L 134D
Blitz 2507
653W 536L 90D
Rapid 2164
23W 14L 1D
Daily 1507
60W 33L 3D

Aidan Baker — National Master, Bullet Specialist

Aidan Baker is a titled National Master known for a merciless Bullet style and a taste for chaotic, tactical games. Aidan (also known online as Strawberryfields by some peers) rose quickly through the online ranks with an aggressive opening repertoire and a knack for converting time-pressure advantages into wins. Preferred time control: Bullet — where he often shines.

Overview

Quick facts for search engines and fans:

  • Title: National Master (National)
  • Preferred time control: Bullet (fast reflexes, pre-move savvy, flagging tendencies)
  • Peak Bullet rating: 2547 (Oct 27, 2025) — also reached 2516 in Blitz and 2147 in Rapid
  • Style tags: attacker, tactical, time-pressure specialist, swindling artist

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Playing Style & Strengths

Aidan combines fast calculation with practical psychology. Opponents frequently see:

  • High Endgame Frequency — games often go deep (avg decisive length ~79 moves in 2025).
  • Strong comeback ability (Comeback Rate ~76.5%) — excellent at turning tables after setbacks.
  • Time-pressure mastery: known for pre-moves, flagging and "dirty flag" finishes late in Bullet games.
  • Comfort with speculative sacrifices and messy positions — loves chaos and practical chances.

Common tendencies: Flagging, Botez Gambit (joke bait), and the occasional Loose Piece blunder turned into a swindle.

Favorite Openings & Performance (high-level)

Aidan often chooses sharp or offbeat lines to create practical problems for the opponent. Top openings in Bullet play:

  • Amar Gambit — 287 games, WinRate ~64.5% (go-to shock weapon)
  • Barnes Defense — 215 games, WinRate ~51.6% (surprise value)
  • Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation — 186 games, WinRate ~56.4%
  • London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation — 48 games, WinRate ~64.6%
  • Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit — 112 games, WinRate ~58%

Blitz and Rapid show deeper opening variety (Caro-Kann, Ruy Lopez: Berlin, and strong Exchange Variation results), reflecting a player comfortable both with fireworks and with technical lines.


Career Highlights & Milestones

  • Reached a Peak Bullet rating of 2547 on 2025-10-27 — a major milestone for an online Bullet specialist.
  • Peak Blitz rating: 2516 (2025-07-05); Peak Rapid: 2147 (2025-07-30).
  • Long winning streak: 20 games; longest losing streak: 15 games — shows streaky, high-variance results typical of an all-in attacker.
  • Huge game volume: thousands of games across Bullet and Blitz with a career win-heavy record in fast controls.

Quick stat badges: • starglazeraipk013 (frequent opponent)

Fun Facts & Personality

  • Nickname potential: "The Bullet Baker" — bakes opponents under time pressure.
  • Favorite cheeky terms in chat: Swindle, Monkey, and Flag-fall (the art of the last-second win).
  • Often plays unusual first moves (g3 features heavily in recent years) to take opponents out of book.

Want to study Aidan's play? Look for games with early gambits and late-clock heroics — equal parts tactical shots and psychological pressure.

Who Should Follow Aidan?

Fans of high-octane Bullet and Blitz, students of practical time-pressure technique, and anyone who enjoys watching a game swing wildly back and forth. Expect entertaining losses, flashy wins, and plenty of teachable moments.

  • Best time to catch Aidan online: midday/noon local (sweet spot for peak performance).
  • Search keywords: Aidan Baker, National Master, Bullet chess, Amar Gambit, London Poisoned Pawn, Caro-Kann Exchange.
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