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Szfinx11 GM

Location: Budapest

Playing Since: 2013-10-24 (Inactive)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Daily: 1621
4W / 2L / 0D
Rapid: 2127
1W / 0L / 0D
Blitz: 2618
141W / 79L / 17D
Bullet: 2668
1124W / 1101L / 122D

Szfinx11: The Enigmatic Grandmaster

Meet Szfinx11, a seasoned Grandmaster celebrated for turning chess battles into fascinating dramas of strategy, stamina, and sometimes sheer stubbornness. Though their surname remains a secret to the world, this chess virtuoso’s prowess shines brighter than the sun at high noon.

From Humble Beginnings to Grandmaster Glory

Starting out with a Bullet rating barely cracking 1000 in late 2013, Szfinx11 blitzed through the ranks in what could be described as a rocket-speed journey. By early 2016, they had soared to a jaw-dropping peak Bullet rating of 2742 — a number that makes opponents nervously double-check their move.

Recent Battles on the Board

In one of the latest standout performances, Szfinx11 outmaneuvered an opponent in a dazzling display of French Defense finesse, sealing victory by checkmate in just under 70 moves. This game wasn't just a win — it was a lesson in patience and precision, showcasing their love for deep, strategic endgames, averaging over 80 moves per contest.

Playing Style

Known for endurance in the endgame, Szfinx11 rarely surrenders early — their early resignation rate is a modest 2.03%, proving they fight tooth and nail in every tussle. Their comeback rate stands impressively at over 80%, meaning if you think they’re down and out, think again. This Grandmaster’s tactical mindset is razor sharp; losing a piece doesn't spell disaster but rather an opportunity to turn the tables.

Statistical Quirks & Personality

Session by session, they prefer unleashing their chess wizardry at 11 AM local time — perhaps when the coffee kicks in? Their win rate peaks on Tuesdays and mid-morning hours, hinting at the perfect blend of freshness and caffeine. Psychologically, a tilt factor of 20 keeps the human element alive, reminding us even grandmasters sometimes glare at the board with a puzzled frown.

Not Just a Bullet Demon

While lightning-fast Bullet games brought Szfinx11 into the spotlight, their talents extend to Blitz and Rapid formats too, peaking at 2657 and 2127 ratings respectively. With a Blitz win rate nearing 60%, they’re no stranger to fast-paced fights, and their solitary Rapid game stands undefeated — talk about making it count!

A Fierce but Fair Challenger

They’ve locked horns with many rivals, with mixed fortunes but an enviable knack for making comebacks. The rivalry with “flavettes” and “manubibi” has raged over 50 intense matches each, making for some legendary clashes in online chess circles.

In short, Szfinx11 is not your everyday Grandmaster — a mix of tenacity, tactical acumen, and a dash of mystery, who keeps opponents guessing and spectators entertained. Keep an eye on this grandmaster; the chessboard is their stage and every game a potential masterpiece.

Ready for the next move? So is Szfinx11.


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Hi Szfinx11 – your personalised training notebook

Snapshot

  • Peak blitz rating: 2657 (2016-05-02)
  • Style: dynamic, tactical, initiative-driven
  • Favourite set-ups
    • White: French-Advance structures after 1 d4 e6 2 e4 and the King’s-Indian-Attack
    • Black: Benoni ideas (…c5 vs d4) and Sicilian lines

What already works

  1. Piece activity & initiative
    In your recent win against tugrul12345 you kept Black on the back foot from move 1 and finished with a crisp mating net:
  2. Tactical alertness
    The 60-second miniature versus Vladimir Raicevic ended with a neat …Qxg2#; you routinely spot mating patterns under extreme time pressure.
  3. Endgame conversion
    Queen-vs-rook endings (same game) were handled patiently: king centralised, pawns advanced, no counter-checks allowed.

Biggest improvement opportunities

  1. Clock management
    Five of your last seven defeats were on time. Try:
    • Opening 25 % – Middlegame 50 % – Endgame 25 % budget
    • Think during opponent’s turn
    • Practise 5 + 5 or 3 + 2 to break bullet habits
    Check
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    to avoid playing when your flag falls most.
  2. King safety after early f/g-pawn pushes
    In the loss to cubanviper your king was stranded on d4 after f4-f5/h-pawn thrusts. Before pushing the f-pawn ask: “Is my king safe, is the centre locked, do at least two pieces back the pawn storm?”
  3. Opening depth vs width
    Your repertoire is exciting but scattered. Focus study beats constant novelty.
    • White: prepare a clear plan against the Nimzo/Bogo (your daily loss vs wakeupbro featured the …Nd4! idea).
    • Black: choose either Benoni or Sicilian as your main weapon and learn 5 critical lines deeply.
  4. Rook-endgame technique
    Some rook endings slipped (e.g. vs babak haghdoust). Drill Lucena, Philidor and “rook + passer vs rook” for 15 min/day.

Four-week micro-plan

DayFocusHow
Mon / ThuOpening study (30 min)Create flash cards; review with spaced repetition.
Tue / FriTactics sprint (20 min) + analyse 3 blitz gamesPause clock after each game, annotate moves you doubted.
WedEndgames (30 min)Play theoretical rook endings vs engine with time odds.
WeekendOne rapid 15 + 10, deep post-mortemWrite three critical moments & your thought process.

Motivation boost

Record your peak rating every Sunday; watching it climb is a great confidence builder.

Good luck and enjoy the journey – every game is a free lesson!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
Az Tral 27W / 28L / 1D View Games
Manuel Bijaoui 21W / 28L / 5D View Games
Novendra Priasmoro 13W / 39L / 1D View Games
Susanto Megaranto 20W / 28L / 2D View Games
Todor Bonev 24W / 23L / 1D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2016 2518 2618 2127 1621
2015 2359 1800
2014 2236 1771 1611
2013 1008 1634
Rating by Year201320142015201626181008YearRatingBulletBlitzDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2016 438W / 435L / 53D 426W / 454L / 53D 86.4
2015 117W / 62L / 12D 108W / 78L / 7D 82.9
2014 84W / 52L / 3D 78W / 57L / 6D 76.6
2013 2W / 4L / 0D 4W / 1L / 1D 61.1

Openings: Most Played

Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Berlin Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Amsterdam Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Benoni Defense: King's Pawn Line 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 1 0 0 1 0.0%
Bogo-Indian Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Modern Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Sicilian Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
French Defense: Winawer Variation, Advance Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 178 84 89 5 47.2%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 154 83 61 10 53.9%
Australian Defense 121 67 49 5 55.4%
Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit 111 61 45 5 55.0%
King's Indian Attack 103 59 40 4 57.3%
Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted 74 36 34 4 48.6%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 60 29 30 1 48.3%
Slav Defense 53 27 25 1 50.9%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 43 19 21 3 44.2%
Sicilian Defense 34 15 15 4 44.1%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense 11 8 2 1 72.7%
Slav Defense 10 7 1 2 70.0%
Australian Defense 10 8 2 0 80.0%
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation 9 5 3 1 55.6%
Benko Gambit Accepted: Central Storming Variation 9 7 2 0 77.8%
Benko Gambit 7 7 0 0 100.0%
QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 7 6 1 0 85.7%
Budapest: 3...Ng4 4.e3 6 5 1 0 83.3%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 6 1 4 1 16.7%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 6 3 3 0 50.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 25 0
Losing 20 2
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