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VicZilla NM

Since 2018 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟♟♟
52.1% W 41.4% L 6.5% D
Bullet
2169
382W 244L 33D
Blitz
2541
7501W 6187L 956D
Rapid
2391
267W 112L 32D
Daily
1694
400W 243L 39D

Overview

VicZilla is a National Master level chess player known for fast, tactical play and a fondness for chaos on the board. A Blitz specialist by preference, VicZilla mixes cheeky opening choices with deep endgame persistence. Fans and foes alike recognize the name for thrilling comebacks and marathon games that often end long after the clock has screamed for mercy.

  • Title: National Master (earned from National)
  • Preferred time control: Blitz
  • Noted for long decisive games - average decisive length near 75 moves
  • Visualize the Blitz trajectory:
    Blitz Rating257924792379227921792018: 22142019: 22122020: 22302021: 25462022: 22702023: 23252024: 22772025: 24332026: 2533201820192020202120222023202420252026
  • Peak Blitz summary: 2572 (2021-10-28)

Playing Style

VicZilla plays like someone who enjoys both fireworks and slow-burning finales. There is a strong tactical streak, a remarkable comeback ability, and a willingness to steer games deep into the endgame.

  • Comeback rate: 88.15% - rarely gives up
  • Average moves per win: about 77 moves
  • Endgame frequency: 78.02% - likes long fights
  • Early resignation rate: 59% - will sometimes bail early when the position looks hopeless
  • White win rate ~54.9% ; Black win rate ~49.6%

Notable Openings and Weapons

VicZilla has an eclectic opening repertoire. Expect both offbeat traps and solid defensive systems. Below are signature openings and how they tend to fare in fast time controls.

  • Blackburne Shilling Gambit - a cheeky favorite with strong Blitz results. Blackburne Shilling Gambit
  • Caro-Kann Defense - a reliable scoring choice in multiple time classes
  • Scandinavian Defense - surprisingly effective when played quickly
  • Sicilian Defense and Najdorf lines - used frequently with respectable success
  • Want the openings landscape visualized?
    Win Rate by Opening0%25%75%100%50%Blackburne Shilling Gambit: 58.2% over 820 gamesSicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation: 52.3% over 503 gamesSicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line: 49.8% over 478 gamesCaro-Kann Defense: 59.0% over 466 gamesScandinavian Defense: 58.5% over 441 gamesSicilian Defense: 51.4% over 440 gamesBlackburne Shilling Gam…58%Sicilian Defense: Najdo…52%Sicilian Defense: Close…50%Caro-Kann Defense59%Scandinavian Defense58%Sicilian Defense51%

Career Highlights

VicZilla has compiled thousands of rated games across all time controls and earned the National Master title. The career includes long winning streaks, deep Blitz climbs, and memorable tactical wins.

  • Earned National Master title from National
  • Longest recorded winning streak: 28 games
  • Notable opponents include Slave Trajkoski and kot60 among others
  • Representative mini study: a short game replay for the curious -

Recent Form

VicZilla has shown strong form in recent Blitz play, with a string of high-performance months and a tendency to perform best in the early morning hours. Current streaks indicate a single recent loss in a run of active activity.

  • Current losing streak: 1
  • Best time of day to face VicZilla: around 08:00 local play time
  • Win consistency by day and hour shows strength across weekdays and late night sessions

Fun Facts and Badges

Chess flavor text and small bragging rights for the profile card.

  • Nickname vibe: "VicZilla" - part victor, part kaiju
  • Plays a lot of Blitz which means many thrilling time scrambles
  • Average first capture occurs around move 7, so opening battles can be sharp
  • Huge comeback energy - expect swings and drama
  • Explore key terms: Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation and Caro-Kann Defense