Meet theChess Arc, a blitz-loving chess enthusiast who likes to keep the game fast and furious. With a steady climb in ratings over the years, their passion for the quick-paced format shines through their impressive collection of games.
Known for their tactical awareness and resilience, theChess Arc has mastered the art of comebacks with an 85.74% comeback rate, proving they never say die on the board! When not blitzing away, they dabble in rapid and daily games, but blitz remains their playground of choice.
Playing Style & Strengths
Preferred time control: Blitz
Playing style: Enjoys complex endgames with an endgame frequency of 64%. Average moves per win hover around 64 moves, showing strategic patience.
Tactical prowess: Comes back strongly after setbacks, with nearly half of the games won even after losing a piece.
Psychological edge: Maintains composure with a moderate tilt factor of 13 and plays best around 9 AM, proving that morning coffee is indeed a chess player's best friend.
Win rates: Balanced success on both White (50.19%) and Black pieces (46.93%) shows versatility.
Favorite Openings
theChess Arc enjoys a diverse arsenal of openings and has had notable success with these:
Owen Defense – a solid 46-50% win rate across time controls
English Defense – strong performance especially in Rapid (67.65% win rate)
Philidor Defense – frequent choice and notable in Blitz with 46% win rate
Caro-Kann Defense – reliable defense with nearly 48-60% win rate in Blitz and Daily formats
Vienna Game and Gambit – enthusiastically favored with solid results in Blitz
Clearly, theChess Arc likes to keep opponents on their toes by mixing classic and daring openings!
Notable Achievements & Stats
Peak Ratings:
Rapid: 1555 (January 2021)
Blitz: 1470 (April 2025)
Bullet: 1281 (April 2025)
Daily: 1277 (February 2022)
Longest winning streak: 11 games
Strongest win rate against opponents: Multiple 100% win rates against over 50 different opponents, showcasing consistency and well-honed skill.
Impressive experience: Over 3,300 blitz games played with a near 50% win rate, proving dedication and endurance.
Daily and Rapid games: Also solid, with over 400 rapid games and 100 daily games logged, balancing quick sparks with longer, thoughtful battles.
Fun Facts
theChess Arc’s preferred blitz hours include evenings and early mornings—with a surprisingly sharp peak win rate at 9 AM and 8-9 AM showing that early risers catch the opponent’s blunders.
Despite some ups and downs (because nobody's perfect), perseverance is the name of the game here, with a strong comeback rate and calm under pressure.
Their opening variety keeps opponents guessing – from the fiery King’s Gambit to the sturdy Philidor Defense.
Fans of both classic and quirky first moves: while many games kick off with good ol' e4, they've also sprinkled in attempts like g4 and b3 for the adventurous soul.
Coach Chesswick
Overall Performance and Progress
Your recent games show a solid overall performance with a strength adjusted win rate close to 50%, which is a good balance in competitive play and indicates consistent skill at your current level.
You've experienced a noticeable rating increase over the past six months, with a gain of 104 points, and an encouraging upward rating trend especially over the last month. Maintaining this positive slope is key to continual improvement.
Strengths from Recent Games
Opening Repertoire: Your use of openings like the Owens Defense and Caro-Kann Defense shows you are experimenting with solid and varied openings, which adds flexibility to your play.
Endgame Capability: Several wins demonstrate good technique in convert games with material or positional advantages, especially in blitz formats.
Decisive Play: You effectively capitalize on opponents' mistakes and finish games confidently, often forcing resignations or checkmates by applying steady pressure.
Areas for Improvement
Opening Precision: Some recent losses indicate challenges in the early opening phase, particularly in Chess960 games. Focus on understanding opening principles and the character of less familiar openings to gain more comfort in the early moves.
Time Management: A few games were lost on time or showed tight clock pressure. Improving your ability to manage the clock, especially in blitz and rapid games, will help maintain composure and reduce rushed errors.
Positional Understanding: Try to deepen your understanding of positional concepts in middlegame play. For example, work on piece coordination and pawn structure to avoid getting into passive positions early on.
Recommendations for Focus
Study and practice your favorite openings to build stronger familiarity and confidence, using your recent choices as a base.
Work on tactical training daily to sharpen calculation speed and accuracy, which is crucial for blitz.
Analyze your losses, especially the Chess960 games, to identify recurring tactical or strategic mistakes.
Practice time control management exercises, such as setting shorter time controls in training to get used to faster decision-making.
Next Steps
Keep leveraging your strengths in endgames and finishing skills while gradually improving your openings and time management. Continuous practice combined with targeted study will help improve your rating and performance over the next months.
