Grandmaster TribalDancer: The Dance of the Pawns and Knights
Meet TribalDancer, a master of the 64 squares and a fully-titled Grandmaster by FIDE. With a peak blitz rating flirting with the maximum of 2999, TribalDancer pirouettes through games with a finesse that leaves opponents both dazzled and dizzy.
Chess Journey & Style
Rising from a disciplined rating start at around 1963 in early blitz matches, TribalDancer quickly escalated to elite status, achieving a nearly mythical 2999 rating in blitz by early 2023—and holding that top-tier rating stubbornly through 2024. This player’s style is a fascinating mix of patience and tactical brilliance, averaging nearly 79 moves per win while boasting an impressive comeback rate of over 90%. When others see defeat, TribalDancer sees an opportunity for a stunning turnaround.
Playing Strengths
- Endgame Wizardry: With over 85% of games reaching endgames, TribalDancer thrives when the board clears and precision is required.
- Psychological Resilience: Minimal tilt factor and a psychological edge that allows a 53% win rate even after losing a piece – talk about mental fortitude!
- Timing: Early birds beware – mornings around 6 AM are when TribalDancer shines brightest, scoring an incredible 100% win rate at that hour.
Notable Stats & Records
Blitz is the realm of TribalDancer’s domination with 218 wins out of 399 games in their favorite “Top Secret” openings (which probably include some dance moves disguised as gambits). Bullet and Rapid performances are solid, showing adaptability across formats.
TribalDancer’s most-played opponent is janosik, with 16 battles fought – a fierce rivalry marked by a tempered 44% win rate. Yet no foe can shake the confidence of TribalDancer, who holds a remarkable streak of 12 consecutive wins at one point. The current form sees a steady winning streak of 3 games, so the dance continues uninterrupted.
Recent Highlights
The latest triumph was a brilliant game on December 3rd, 2024, showcasing strategic dominance against LyadovDenis2011. Utilizing the sharp Sicilian Defense Najdorf English Attack, TribalDancer executed a clinical victory by resignation, reinforcing their reputation as a relentless tactician. See the game here.
Fun Facts
Despite being a fierce competitor, TribalDancer never resigns early—zero early resignation rate proves they trust their dance moves until the very end. And if you ever see a 6 AM chess game, you might just catch TribalDancer in their prime, effortlessly outmaneuvering challengers.
Whether blitz or bullet, whether in morning light or under the moon’s glow, TribalDancer continues to prove that chess is not just a game of pieces but an art of rhythm and flow.
So beware – when TribalDancer enters the arena, the chessboard transforms into a stage, and every move is a step in the grand ballet of battle.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Falko Bindrich | 7W / 5L / 4D | |
| Daniel Naroditsky | 2W / 11L / 2D | |
| Giga Quparadze | 5W / 7L / 3D | |
| Hovik Hayrapetyan | 6W / 6L / 2D | |
| vizua | 9W / 3L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2999 | 2000 | ||
| 2023 | 2999 | |||
| 2020 | 2823 | 2940 | ||
| 2019 | 2792 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4W / 0L / 2D | 2W / 0L / 1D | 47.3 |
| 2023 | 1W / 0L / 0D | 0W / 0L / 0D | 39.0 |
| 2020 | 58W / 36L / 8D | 45W / 43L / 15D | 87.0 |
| 2019 | 62W / 32L / 6D | 53W / 36L / 10D | 85.7 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 20 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 45.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 16 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 56.2% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 16 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 37.5% |
| East Indian Defense | 15 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 26.7% |
| Gruenfeld: Exchange Variation | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 36.4% |
| Modern | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 63.6% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 50.0% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 50.0% |
| English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Indian Defense: Przepiorka Variation | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 33.3% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Australian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Modern | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 12 | 3 |
| Losing | 8 | 0 |