Richard Stalmach IM

Richard Stalmach (Stalri)

International Master - FIDE Titled Player

Step right up, folks, and meet Richard Stalmach—known in the online battlefield as Stalri. A.k.a. the cunning International Master who plays chess like a grandmaster moonlighting as a magician. With a career full of ups (and some dramatic downs) that would make any rollercoaster jealous, Richard’s journey through the 64 squares is anything but boring.

Rating Highlights

• Peak Bullet Rating: 2705 (January 2025) — Faster fingers, sharper mind.
• Peak Blitz Rating: 2674 (February 2025) — Lightning strikes twice.
• Peak Rapid Rating: 2327 (May 2020) — The turbocharged thinker.
• Peak Daily Rating: 1817 (February 2023) — Sometimes, patience does pay off.

Playing Style & Psychology

Richard is a fighter who refuses to throw in the towel early, with an Early Resignation Rate of just 2.93%. He revels in endgames—over 82% of his games sees the board shrink to the critical final skirmish where he keeps his cool under pressure. With a remarkable comeback rate of 86.83%, don’t count him out just because he lost a piece—Stalri knows how to turn the tables. But be warned: his Tilt Factor is 12, meaning if you catch him on a bad day, you'd better bring your A-game (and superhuman patience).

Favorite Openings

Known to guard his secrets fiercely, Richard’s favorite openings are shrouded under “Top Secret,” but here’s a glimpse:

• Bullet: Dabbles expertly in the Reti and Nimzowitsch Defense, with a 100% win streak in French Defense Classical Steinitz Boleslavsky Variation (tiny sample size, don’t ask).
• Blitz: Masters the Nimzo-Indian Defense and Kings Indian Attack with stellar results.
• Daily: Dominates with a winning rate over 79%, proving patience can crack any defense.
• Rapid: Balanced swordsman with steady 52%+ wins—rapid but never rash.

Recent Battles

On June 1st, 2025, Richard, wielding White pieces, dismantled opponents with graceful precision in three consecutive victories, including a tactical masterpiece in a Nimzo-Indian Defense game against Ispanec. However, his recent losses show the gritty reality of chess: even the best slip up—and that’s what keeps the game thrilling.

Fun Facts

• Longest winning streak: 15 games — a true chess marathon runner.
• Average moves per win: about 75 moves — Sherlock Holmes of slow-burn victories.
• Best time to play: Morning at 10:00 AM — morning coffee + chess magic combo?
• His most-played opponent is nemsourek08, with a respectable 39% win rate.

In short, Richard Stalmach is not just a player; he's an experience. He blends tactical wizardry, psychological resilience, and a sprinkle of unpredictability that keeps opponents guessing and fans entertained. Whether you’re a fellow master or a casual enthusiast, Stalri’s chess saga is one to watch closely—just don’t blink during bullet games, or you might miss the magic.