Grandmaster transponster: A Biography
Meet transponster, a chess Grandmaster whose online battlefield stretches across blitz, bullet, and rapid formats with the precision of a Swiss watch and the sneaky cunning of a cat playing chess with a mouse.
Rising from a blitz rating of just over 1300 in 2013 to an eyebrow-raising peak of 2990 by 2020, transponster isn’t just playing chess — they’re redefining it at lightning speed. Their bullet rating tells a similar story, soaring from 1313 up to a blistering 2915 in 2018, showing they can hold their nerve when the clock is merciless and the pressure is real.
This is a player who has mastered the art of the comeback, boasting a staggering 86.11% comeback rate— because losing a piece is just a minor setback when you’ve got a 96.09% win rate after going down material. Tilt? Only a mild 16 on their psychological meter, proving that transponster keeps calm and chess on.
Notorious for their lengthy battles, their games average nearly 79 moves per win, hinting at a dogged determination and deep endgame prowess. Indeed, transponster dives into endgames with gusto, engaging in them over 81% of the time.
Whether wielding white pieces with a 56.66% win rate or striking with black at 52.51%, transponster is a force to be reckoned with. Their longest winning streak? An impressive 25 consecutive victories — quite possibly a record for combined chess valor and stamina.
Opponents beware: transponster’s victories number in the thousands across different time controls, showing a rare blend of consistency and ferocity. And if you think they only thrive at random hours — think again. They peak playing between 2 AM and 10 AM with win rates comfortably hovering above 55%, perhaps proving that while the rest of us sleep, transponster’s brain is calculating the perfect fork or pin.
Off the board, transponster’s style might be described as secretive — their favorite opening is literally called "Top Secret" (though maybe they just like keeping opponents guessing). With over 3,400 blitz games under this mysterious banner and a bullet success rate near 57.5%, the name fits perfectly.
In summary, transponster combines speed, resilience, and a dash of stealthy strategy to keep opponents endlessly challenged. A true Grandmaster of modern chess chaos, this player turns every ticking clock into a thrilling adventure.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Evan Ju | 70W / 68L / 8D | |
| Daniel Naroditsky | 28W / 66L / 5D | |
| Vladimir Seliverstov | 29W / 59L / 6D | |
| Sơn Đặng | 60W / 30L / 1D | |
| Richard Rapport | 18W / 55L / 7D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2691 | 2990 | ||
| 2019 | 2723 | 2955 | ||
| 2018 | 2907 | 2763 | 2000 | |
| 2017 | 2774 | 2656 | ||
| 2016 | 2596 | |||
| 2015 | 2517 | 2493 | ||
| 2014 | 2522 | 2340 | ||
| 2013 | 2467 | 2371 | 1856 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 44W / 43L / 1D | 39W / 43L / 4D | 70.4 |
| 2019 | 394W / 311L / 38D | 357W / 350L / 51D | 73.6 |
| 2018 | 460W / 331L / 45D | 432W / 360L / 64D | 88.5 |
| 2017 | 496W / 370L / 68D | 466W / 406L / 58D | 89.8 |
| 2016 | 14W / 11L / 4D | 11W / 14L / 1D | 87.9 |
| 2015 | 100W / 39L / 9D | 91W / 52L / 5D | 81.7 |
| 2014 | 101W / 60L / 8D | 83W / 82L / 6D | 87.8 |
| 2013 | 293W / 102L / 15D | 299W / 102L / 10D | 76.5 |
Openings: Most Played
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 3255 | 1870 | 1231 | 154 | 57.5% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 3477 | 1800 | 1444 | 233 | 51.8% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 90.9% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 25 | 0 |
| Losing | 16 | 0 |