Overview
StannisBaratheon2 is a sharp, blitz-first chess personality known for grinding long, tactical fights and a fondness for tricky opening lines. A player who prefers the adrenaline of short time controls, Stannis treats Blitz as a laboratory for creative ideas and Bullet as the arena for fast, high‑variance tactics. Preferred time control: Blitz.
- Preferred time control: Blitz
- Peak Blitz rating:
- Peak Bullet rating:
- Career highlights visual:
Playing Style
StannisBaratheon2 blends long, technical endgames with sudden tactical swings. Games often run deep — wins average nearly 79 moves — and the player is comfortable navigating complex endgames (high endgame frequency). That calmness produces an impressive comeback rate: when things go sideways, the comeback rate is notably strong.
- Avg moves per win: ~79
- Endgame frequency: high (plays many long battles)
- Early resignation rate: moderate (0.66)
- Tactical resilience: Win rate after losing a piece ~48%
- Psychology: tilt factor 14 — competitive, but human
Favorite Openings & Tendencies
Openings are a playground for Stannis: both conventional choices and offbeat systems appear regularly. The repertoire shows a clear love for systems that invite imbalance and strategic richness.
- Frequently used defenses: Caro-Kann Defense (many games, solid and counterpunching)
- White staples: London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation — a favorite for practical chances
- Also plays: Dőry Defense, Benko Gambit, Australian Defense and several sideline gambits
- Strong results with aggressive counters like the Benoni/Benjoi-style gambits in Bullet
Sample mini-opening to explore (click to load the interactive viewer):
Head-to-Head & Streaks
StannisBaratheon2 has developed notable rivalries and a few impressive streaks. The longest winning streak reached 14 games — which pairs nicely with a longest losing streak of the same length (no one said climbbacks were linear!).
- Longest winning streak: 14
- Longest losing streak: 14
- Current winning streak: 1
- Frequent opponents include <Matthieu Midonet> (most played) and seog-won-ibnida
- Versus lovelifebro: 21 wins, 10 losses, 2 draws — a matchup with history
When to Challenge StannisBaratheon2
Looking for the best time to test them? Stannis tends to perform very well in the early hours — a surprising sweet-spot around 02:00 — and posts solid win rates on Tuesdays and Sundays. If you want to catch them off-guard, try an unusual opening: that’s where the player thrives.
- Best time of day (statistically): ~02:00
- Top days: Tuesday (win rate ~54%), Sunday (~53%)
- Sharp hours: 15:00 and 20:00 also show strong results
Fun Facts & Small Print
Part analyst, part gladiator — StannisBaratheon2 combines deep preparation with an appetite for chaos. Expect dramatic turnarounds, long endgames, and a repertoire that includes both classical and eccentric choices. For a quick taste of their approach, load the sample game above or review a notable mini‑record vs a frequent rival.
- Comeback rate: 84.6% (resilient under pressure)
- Strength-adjusted win rates: Blitz and Bullet both slightly above model expectations
- Try these search terms to learn more: London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation, Caro-Kann Defense