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VBBraining GM

Location: Pyŏngsŏng

Playing Since: 2024-07-02 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟

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Blitz: 2950
270W / 275L / 59D
Bullet: 2704
36W / 20L / 3D

Grandmaster VBBraining

Once an ambitious nobody, VBBraining ascended the treacherous ranks of chess to claim the illustrious title of Grandmaster by FIDE — a badge of honor worn by only the mightiest of minds and the most stubborn pawns.

About the Player

Known in the chess world as a relentless blitz wizard, VBBraining’s rating exploded from a humble 1759 in mid-2024 to an almost unbelievable peak of 2914 in February 2025. That's right: this player doesn't just play fast; they play fast, furious, and with an uncanny precision that leaves opponents blinking in disbelief.

With over 200 wins in blitz games alone, this tactician thrives in chaos and revels in the sharp thrill of the clock ticking down. Their bullet rating isn’t too shabby either — peaking at 2517 with an undefeated streak to prove it.

Playing Style & Strengths

  • Endgame Connoisseur: VBBraining frequently drags battles into the endgame trenches, with a whopping 87% frequency, proving that the fight is never over until the very last pawn is dancing on the board.
  • Comeback Commander: Lose a piece? No problem — with a stunning 91% comeback rate, VBBraining turns setbacks into setups for victory. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, this player never accepts defeat lightly.
  • Early Resignation Rate: Just 0.5% — apparently, they believe in grinding it out rather than going down without a fight. “Why resign when you can confuse your opponent with an unexpected counter?” might be their motto.

Unforgettable Moments

Among countless thrilling wins, one recent masterpiece stands out: in May 2025, VBBraining executed a perfectly timed checkmate against the formidable opponent ixcii after a fierce 77-move duel — proving stamina and strategy go hand-in-hand. Watch the full game here.

Opening Repertoire

VBBraining is not shy to experiment, but some openings hold a special place on the repertoire:

  • Queen’s Gambit Accepted Classical Defense — boasting a 75% win rate over 4 games, this opening is a personal favorite of the Grandmaster.
  • Giuoco Piano Game — undefeated here (100% win rate), evidence that classical Italian elegance still rules the heart of VBBraining’s game.
  • English Opening Agincourt Defense — a tough nut to crack, with a win rate of just 20%. Nobody’s perfect, even a Grandmaster must have their kryptonite!

Psychological Edge

VBBraining’s tilt factor is a mere 7, a testament to this player’s iron will and cold nerves under pressure. Mornings at 11:00 are the official “prime time” for brain-splitting brilliance, with win percentages peaking around then.

Opponent Highlights

Facing a variety of challengers, VBBraining holds an impressive 100% win rate against numerous players — including chessmood_warrior, reyenigma, and kcazan28 — but even legends stumble sometimes, with tough bouts against the likes of frederiksvane and liamputnam2008 keeping things interesting.

In Summary

VBBraining is the kind of player who makes chess feel like an epic saga — a battle of wits, endurance, and occasional theatrical blunders (because what’s a game without a dash of drama?). When they aren’t climbing toward the next milestone rating or replaying classic games, chances are they’re plotting their next cunning trap, or heroically saving a seemingly lost position.

To watch VBBraining play is to witness a blend of tempest and method, where every piece matters and every move counts. So grab your coffee, set your clock, and prepare to be dazzled — the Grandmaster is in the house!


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Chess Improvement Feedback for VBBraining

Great job on your recent games! Your solid understanding of openings and ability to convert advantages into wins is impressive. Here are some specific strengths and areas to focus on to continue improving:

Strengths:

  • Opening knowledge: You demonstrate good preparation especially in the Dutch Defense, Slav, and Caro-Kann structures, keeping a flexible and strategic approach.
  • Playing aggressively when opportunities arise: Moves like 22. Qxh7+ and following attacking sequences show your attentiveness to tactical chances and opponent's vulnerabilities.
  • Endgame technique: You have a keen sense for simplifying into winning endgames, as seen by your confident rook and pawn play in tighter positions.
  • Time management: You keep consistent time pressure control and avoid critical blunders under time constraints.

Areas for Improvement:

  • Handling tricky defensive resources: In some losses, opponents managed counterplay or escaped pressure, such as in your games against TrimitziosP7. Focus on maintaining pressure and watching for defensive moves (e.g., timely piece exchanges or blocking key squares).
  • Middle-game positional decisions: There were moments where reinforcing your central control or rerouting pieces more effectively could lead to stronger positions. For example, consider more careful planning around pawn breaks and piece coordination to consolidate advantages.
  • Calculation and risk assessment: While tactical sharpness is strong, ensure each tactic is double-checked, especially in sharp positions with complicated dynamics, to avoid unnecessary risks.

Next Steps:

  1. Review your recent wins, focusing especially on your attacking plans and successful exploitation of opponent inaccuracies, to reinforce good habits.
  2. Analyze your losses by identifying key moments where a different strategic choice could improve your position. Paying extra attention to defensive techniques and endgame transitions will be valuable.
  3. Practice calculation exercises and train with tactical puzzles that emphasize both attack and defense.
  4. Consider deepening your knowledge of pawn structures and typical plans in your preferred openings, such as the Dutch and Slav Defense, to sharpen your strategic play.

Keep studying and practicing consistently, and your performance will continue to grow. If you want, I can help you analyze a particular game or position in more detail.

Recent Games Summary

  • Successful attacking play in the game vs. GMAkobianSTL with a strong queen and rook initiative leading to winning on time.
  • Good handling of complex middlegame tactics against Seochesspie resulting in a resignation victory.
  • Learning opportunities from losses mainly in pawn structure and piece coordination, e.g., against NicolaiMaxime.

Feel free to explore more to understand the intricacies of your play.
VBBraining



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
metsfan2000yt 1W / 0L / 0D View
PracticeMakesOK 6W / 3L / 0D View
Valiantsin Yezhel 1W / 0L / 1D View
Richard Leyva Proenza 0W / 2L / 0D View
josjimal 0W / 1L / 0D View
Nspace3 1W / 0L / 0D View
pollosman410 2W / 1L / 0D View
Steo Hat 2W / 0L / 0D View
69360420obama 0W / 1L / 0D View
Liran Zhou 1W / 0L / 0D View
Most Played Opponents
shotwithsorrow 6W / 6L / 0D View Games
Frederik Svane 3W / 5L / 2D View Games
Liam Putnam 2W / 6L / 1D View Games
PracticeMakesOK 6W / 3L / 0D View Games
soloadelante 5W / 3L / 1D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2704 2950
2024 2564
Rating by Year2024202529502564YearRatingBlitz

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 141W / 137L / 37D 137W / 149L / 26D 87.1
2024 16W / 5L / 0D 15W / 4L / 2D 79.7

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 36 16 13 7 44.4%
English Opening: Agincourt Defense 17 7 10 0 41.2%
Petrov's Defense 15 9 4 2 60.0%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 13 5 7 1 38.5%
QGD: 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e3 12 7 4 1 58.3%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 12 6 6 0 50.0%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 12 6 5 1 50.0%
Amazon Attack 11 4 6 1 36.4%
Sicilian Defense 11 3 6 2 27.3%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 11 2 9 0 18.2%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Barnes Defense 14 9 5 0 64.3%
Amar Gambit 6 3 3 0 50.0%
Caro-Kann Defense 4 1 3 0 25.0%
Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation 4 3 1 0 75.0%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 2 1 0 1 50.0%
Sicilian Defense 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Italian Game: Classical Variation, Ghulam-Kassim Variation 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Czech Defense 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Caro-Kann Defense: Panov Attack 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 18 3
Losing 7 0
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