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totich1

Playing Since: 2021-05-29 (Active)

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Rapid: 661
747W / 720L / 113D

Profile Summary: totich1

Meet totich1, a rapid chess player whose rating journey resembles a thrilling rollercoaster ride—full of unexpected twists, triumphant climbs, and the occasional heart-stopping drop. Starting modestly in 2021 with a rating of about 550, this resilient competitor has steadily battled through the ranks to reach a peak rapid rating of an impressive 752 as of November 2024.

With over 1,300 rapid games played, totich1’s playstyle is a fascinating mix of persistence and tactical awareness. Boasting a nearly even win/loss record (648 wins to 625 losses) complemented by nearly a hundred draws, they prove that every point is fought for, every game a story.

Known for an endgame frequency of over 54%, totich1 clearly loves the gritty battles of the final phase–they linger on the board longer than most, squeezing out every possible advantage. Apparently, quick surrenders aren't in their vocabulary, as their early resignation rate stubbornly remains below 6% despite some recent five-game losing streaks testing their resolve.

Opening repertoire? Nothing but color and spice! They seem to trust the Scandinavian Defense and Bishop's Opening the most, with occasional flirtations with the Queen's Pawn Opening - Chigorin Variation where they shine, winning over 64% of the time. On the flip side, the tricky Scandinavian Defense: Mieses Kotrc Variation has been a tougher nut to crack, with a sub-30% win rate—because let’s be honest, every chess player has that one opening that loves to humble them.

Time and luck are on totich1's side, as their luckiest hours hover around 23:00 with a win rate skyrocketing to nearly 88%. Night owls, beware: this player practically owns the board after dark! Thursdays seem to be their golden day—the day when the magic happens on the 64 squares.

Their comeback skills are no joke—a resilience factor of 73% means don’t count totich1 out just because they lost a piece or two early on. Every lost pawn is merely a speed bump to a stylish victory or at least a fierce fight.

Fun fact!

totich1's most frequent opponent is diegoivan87, against whom they boast a flawless 12-0 winning streak. Talk about a nemesis! Clearly, totich1 knows how to spot a weak link and exploit it mercilessly.

Their penchant for the Rapid format shows a love for balanced yet dynamic games, not too fast to make blunders, but just quick enough to keep the adrenaline pumping.

When not reigning over the rapid battlespace, totich1's games are a treat to watch—featuring precise tactics, careful positional play, and occasional daring sacrifices. It's the kind of chess journey that’s fun to follow, whether you're rooting for a comeback king or learning how to attack with brilliance.

Last victorious masterpiece highlights: A recent game where totich1 swept aside jose4tonda with a smooth kingside attack and a neat tactical finish.


With tenacity, tactical flair, and a dash of midnight magic, totich1 is a player you want to keep an eye on. Who knows? Your next game might be their next spectacular victory… or your opportunity to be the one who finally breaks their unbeatable run.

Ready your pieces, it’s game on!


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Game Review and Feedback for totich1

You've been playing actively with solid determination, and your recent games show a good grasp of tactical themes and attacking ideas. Let's look at some specific observations and suggestions based on your recent performances:

Strengths

  • Active Piece Play: You often use your knights and bishops aggressively, creating threats and tactical opportunities, as seen in the game where you won by checkmate on move 63. This is a great habit, putting pressure on your opponent and controlling the board.
  • Opening Principles: Your openings generally follow basic principles of king safety and rapid development. You castle early and contest the center appropriately.
  • Exploitation of Opponent Mistakes: In several games, you capitalized on opponents’ inaccuracies well, converting advantageous positions decisively.

Areas for Improvement

  • Opponent's Counterplay Awareness: In some losses, the opponent was able to deliver mating attacks quickly (e.g. losing by checkmate within 24 moves or even fewer). This suggests improvement is needed in king safety and recognizing early mating nets. Make sure to check for opponent threats after every move.
  • Pawn Structure and Planning: There are positions where the pawn structure weakened easily or you allowed your opponent to gain strong central control. Focus on understanding pawn breaks, maintaining a solid pawn structure, and planning accordingly.
  • Tactical Calculation: Although you create threats, sometimes key tactical opportunities were missed or inaccurately calculated (such as allowing opponent piece forks or sacrifices). Practicing tactics daily can sharpen your ability to foresee combinations.
  • Endgame Technique: Some games showed you in endgame positions with a material or positional edge but failing to clinch the win efficiently or losing on time pressure. Improving basic endgame knowledge (king activity, pawn promotion races, opposition) will be very helpful.

Practical Tips

  • Review your lost games to spot missed defensive moves or tactical oversights. Try to understand where your king safety was compromised.
  • Practice solving tactical puzzles focusing on pins, forks, skewers, and mating patterns to build a stronger tactical vision.
  • Study simple endgames such as king and pawn versus king, basic rook endgames, and opposition techniques.
  • Consider experimenting with a few opening lines to deepen your familiarity and to reach comfortable middle game positions.
  • Keep developing your tempo management skills during your rapid (10-minute) games to avoid time trouble in critical moments.

Keep up the good work, and remember that analyzing your own games critically is one of the fastest ways to improve. Don’t hesitate to replay your winning games and see what you did well, just as much as to study your losses for opportunities to improve.

For example, here is your most recent win you played as White: view game. Notice your brave knight sacrifice and how you kept pressing the initiative—great attacking spirit!



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diegoivan87 12W / 0L / 0D View Games
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Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 682
2024 699
2023 696
2021 376
Rating by Year2021202320242025699376YearRatingRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 85W / 72L / 13D 72W / 87L / 11D 71.6
2024 103W / 103L / 15D 104W / 95L / 19D 71.2
2023 188W / 167L / 26D 175W / 171L / 25D 55.3
2021 1W / 3L / 0D 2W / 2L / 1D 54.6

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scandinavian Defense 233 96 119 18 41.2%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 134 60 65 9 44.8%
Amazon Attack 111 57 47 7 51.4%
Bishop's Opening 105 53 48 4 50.5%
Barnes Defense 93 45 41 7 48.4%
Australian Defense 80 36 37 7 45.0%
Amar Gambit 74 35 33 6 47.3%
French Defense 54 28 23 3 51.9%
Bishop's Opening: 3.d3 46 20 23 3 43.5%
Alekhine Defense 45 26 15 4 57.8%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 8 1
Losing 8 0
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