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Playing Since: 2022-07-20 (Active)

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Blitz: 3030
3092W / 2812L / 690D
Bullet: 3003
1081W / 745L / 151D

Profile: username1974

Meet username1974, an International Master recognized by FIDE—the prestigious global chess authority. This title is no small feat; it marks username1974 as a player who’s navigated the treacherous battlefield of 64 squares with skill, strategy, and a healthy dose of cunning.

Known for blitzing through opponents at lightning speed, username1974 boasts a peak blitz rating hovering around an eye-watering 2981 (reached in April 2024), giving even grandmasters a run for their money. With over 4,600 blitz games under their belt, this player has turned the fast-paced format into their personal playground, winning nearly half of those encounters.

Fun fact: username1974's longest winning streak clocks in at 11 games, proving that when the stars align, even the toughest challengers fall like dominoes. Though not immune to setbacks—having experienced a 9-game losing streak—they bounce back impressively, showcasing a lucrative 90% comeback rate after losing a piece. Resilience is their middle name!

Their tactical awareness is impressive: not just quick on the clock, but also on the mental trigger, with an 87% frequency of engaging in endgames—those nerve-wracking finales where champions are truly made. Username1974 is a tough nut to crack, rarely surrendering early and maintaining an average of nearly 100 moves in victories, proving that they grind, sweat, and battle to squeeze every ounce of advantage.

Their favorite weapon? The English Opening, especially the Caro-Kann Defensive System. With a 60% win rate in the "English Opening Neo Catalan Defense Declined," it's clear username1974 appreciates a strategic, positional fight before unleashing tactical fireworks.

When not orchestrating swift checkmates or outlasting opponents in grueling endgames, username1974 shows a quirky preference for playing during the early hours—1:00 AM seems to be when this chess ninja is at their sharpest. Maybe the quiet moonlit hours fuel their genius... or maybe everyone else is just sleeping!

Off the board, username1974 must be an enigma: a master of blitz chess, a comeback king, and a strategist who’s not shy to mix solid theory with bold creativity. Whether you challenge them to a quick game or a drawn-out battle, expect a thrilling chess ride filled with tactical surprises and psychological fireworks.

Oh, and if you’re lucky enough to face them online, beware—their recent victories include opponents known as RobertoJBM and FarewellToKings2112, who’ve learned firsthand that username1974 doesn't just play chess—they command it.

In short: username1974 is that rare International Master who blends steadfast endurance, fierce blitz speed, and a splash of midnight mischief into every game. Your move.


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Game Review and Feedback for username1974

Great work in your recent games! You show a strong understanding of complex openings like the English Opening, Sicilian Defense, and King's Indian. Your ability to convert advantages, especially in the endgame, is evident in your wins.

Strengths

  • Opening Repertoire: Your choice of solid, classical openings such as the English Opening and King's Indian Defense shows good preparation and positional understanding.
  • Active Piece Play: Moves like Ne5, Bg5, and rook lifts indicate that you strike actively to seize initiative in the middlegame.
  • Endgame Technique: Winning by resignation in several games reflects your competence in pressuring opponents in a winning position.
  • Calculation: Tactical awareness is clear, for example, your knight forks and well-timed exchanges helped convert material advantages decisively.

Areas for Improvement

  • Time Management: Some losses occurred due to time pressure or even losing on time. Try to balance calculation with clock awareness so you keep enough time for critical moments.
  • Handling Complicated Positions: In some losses, the position became difficult, such as complicated pawn structures or piece exchanges in the French Defense or Caro-Kann. Studying typical pawn breaks and piece maneuvers in these structures can help.
  • Dealing with Pressure: In close tactical battles (for example vs. FarewellToKings2112), consider double-checking threats before committing to exchanges, as sometimes small inaccuracies can cost the game.
  • Endgame Simplifications: While you convert well, occasionally you can improve on simplifying at the right moment without giving opponents counterplay.

Suggestions for Training

  • Review openings you frequently encounter and explore the key ideas behind moves rather than just memorizing.
  • Practice endgame drills focusing on rook endgames and minor piece conversions to solidify your technical skills.
  • Use tactical puzzles that emphasize knight forks, pins, and skewers to sharpen your calculation.
  • Play longer time control games occasionally to improve decision-making under less severe time constraints.

Keep up the good work! Your accuracy and active style serve you well as a strong player. With attention to time management and further sharpening of complicated positions, your results can improve even more.

Feel free to share specific games or positions anytime you'd like more detailed analysis!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
Nagata Nasata 4W / 9L / 2D View
Mark Smirnov 2W / 7L / 2D View
Talibov Shiroghlan 7W / 8L / 1D View
dinamicosking 22W / 11L / 4D View
epjdcdu86 2W / 1L / 0D View
gunner214 2W / 0L / 1D View
Aleksandr Shimanov 4W / 3L / 0D View
Ethan Sheehan 5W / 7L / 1D View
Vladimir Seliverstov 7W / 9L / 0D View
Savva Vetokhin 6W / 11L / 5D View
Most Played Opponents
marcul0 31W / 46L / 11D View Games
Kevin Bordi 40W / 35L / 2D View Games
Alon Mindlin 35W / 26L / 11D View Games
Seo Jungmin 28W / 27L / 13D View Games
Tamas Banusz 25W / 28L / 10D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 3003 3030
2024 2912
2023 2800
2022 2741
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Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 1224W / 891L / 242D 1132W / 984L / 233D 101.1
2024 428W / 397L / 84D 407W / 399L / 103D 99.0
2023 313W / 242L / 48D 258W / 285L / 59D 97.2
2022 226W / 158L / 41D 185W / 201L / 31D 96.0

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 321 145 141 35 45.2%
Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation 271 141 101 29 52.0%
Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, American Attack 249 139 86 24 55.8%
English Opening: Agincourt Defense 179 91 65 23 50.8%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 168 72 80 16 42.9%
French Defense: Advance Variation 159 72 76 11 45.3%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation 157 59 74 24 37.6%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 151 83 56 12 55.0%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 145 71 63 11 49.0%
Döry Defense 128 60 45 23 46.9%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 145 83 52 10 57.2%
Modern Defense: Pterodactyl Variation 88 50 31 7 56.8%
English Opening: Agincourt Defense 77 40 32 5 52.0%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 69 39 24 6 56.5%
English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense 63 37 20 6 58.7%
Amar Gambit 61 32 24 5 52.5%
Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted 60 29 26 5 48.3%
King's Indian Attack 60 32 23 5 53.3%
Caro-Kann Defense 59 29 28 2 49.1%
Grünfeld Defense: Counterthrust Variation 50 28 19 3 56.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 15 1
Losing 9 0
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