About SurgicalTactics
SurgicalTactics is a fiercely practical online chess player known for long, grinding victories and a love of sharp opening choices. Prefers Rapid time controls but is equally dangerous in Blitz and Bullet. Peak ratings include Rapid 2228 (2025-05-14), Blitz 2301 (2026-01-19), and Bullet 2149 (2026-01-19).
Style notes: likes endgames, hates short draws, and often wins by outlasting opponents in long tactical scrambles. Favorite first move is d4, and the Caro-Kann is a staple response when playing Black.
Playing Style
- Preferred time control - Rapid
- Endgame frequency - high; many wins decided in the late middlegame and endgame
- Average moves per decisive game - about 75 moves
- Tactical resilience - excellent come back rate of roughly 85 percent
- Quiet midnight menace - best time of day to play is around 00:00
Notable tendencies: a low early resignation rate, a knack for converting small edges, and an above average win rate after losing material. SurgicalTactics often outlasts opponents rather than overwhelming them instantly.
Openings and Preferences
SurgicalTactics favors solid but flexible systems and is comfortable both as White and Black. The Caro-Kann is the most played defense, while White games often start with d4.
- <Caro-Kann Defense - cornerstone of the Black repertoire with many games and steady results.
- QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 - a frequent testing line with a positive overall result.
- King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack - used to steer games into sharp tactical waters.
- Australian Defense and Exchange variations also appear regularly.
Strong performing lines (examples):
- Caro-Kann Defense - many games and a near 50 percent win rate in Bullet
- Caro-Kann Exchange Variation - excellent conversion rate as Black
- QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 - solid success as both Black and White
Memorable Streaks and Trends
- Longest winning streak - 19 games
- Longest losing streak - 10 games
- Current streak - on a small losing streak of 1
- Best hours - very strong results around 18:00 and an unusual peak at 00:00
Time-of-day performance suggests SurgicalTactics is dangerous in evening and late night sessions. Weekly performance is steady, with Monday and Wednesday being particularly solid.
Notable Opponents
Most-played opponents include frequent rivals and rematch-heavy names. A few regulars:
- abcde_carlsen - head-to-head history spans dozens of games
- katichess847
- pellazgjiku-ilirik
- amkotz
These opponents show a mix of tactical fights and long endgame duels that suit SurgicalTactics best.
Sample Tactical Game (Viewer)
A compact tactical sketch you can load into a board viewer:
This captures the typical mix of opening tension and a long, tactical middlegame that SurgicalTactics thrives on.
Interactive Placeholders
- Recent Rapid trend -
- Peak Rapid milestone - 2228 (2025-05-14)
- Explore the Caro-Kann - Caro-Kann Defense
Fun Facts
- First move preference: d4 dominates play
- Plays very long games - average decisive length close to 75 moves
- Loves to win in the endgame - patience and precision are key strengths
If you want a test of endurance and calculation, schedule a Rapid match with SurgicalTactics. Expect long games and tactical fireworks.