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vin pin

vinkos5 Ljubljana Since 2007 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟♟♟
45.9% W 51.1% L 3.0% D
Bullet
1648
24854W 29321L 1316D
Blitz
1813
14330W 14332L 1220D
Rapid
1158
29W 26L 1D
Daily
1570
46W 46L 2D

vin pin, the Bullet Chess Marathoner

Known online as vin pin and vinkos5, this player has built a remarkable chess identity around speed, stamina, and an apparent refusal to let the clock rest. With bullet chess as the preferred arena, vin pin has played more than 131,000 bullet games, creating a chess résumé large enough to require its own snack break.

A Career Measured in Seconds

vin pin's bullet record includes 47,849 wins, 81,790 losses, and 2,071 draws. The numbers suggest a fearless, high-volume competitor who is always willing to press the play button again, even after the previous game ended in spectacular fashion. A longest winning streak of 15 games shows plenty of hot streak potential, while a 72-game losing streak proves that persistence is sometimes the most valuable piece on the board.

The player's bullet peak was 2,017, reached in 2011. Recent records also show a continuing presence in fast chess, with activity extending into 2026. 2017 (2011-04-18)

Opening Personality

The signature opening is the Amar Gambit, which appears in more than 50,000 bullet games. Its bullet win rate is 39.52 percent, making it less a cautious opening choice and more a declaration that conventional preparation has been politely shown the door.

Other recurring choices include the French Defense, Sicilian Defense, Benoni Defense, and Australian Defense. In blitz, the Amar Gambit becomes especially competitive, producing a near-even 49.59 percent win rate. The data paints vin pin as an adventurous player who prefers practical complications over quietly polishing a position for 40 moves.

Win Rate by Opening0%25%75%100%50%Amar Gambit: 41.6% over 63501 gamesAustralian Defense: 35.6% over 15959 gamesFrench Defense: 39.1% over 12929 gamesSicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation: 40.9% over 7848 gamesBenoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted: 38.0% over 7500 gamesModern: 30.9% over 3646 gamesAmar Gambit42%Australian Defense36%French Defense39%Sicilian Defense: Alapi…41%Benoni Defense: Benoni …38%Modern31%

Playing Style

  • Fast, high-volume bullet specialist with a huge game sample.
  • Comfortable in tactical and unconventional opening positions.
  • Strong comeback tendencies, with an 84.04 percent comeback rate in the available profile data.
  • Often willing to play long games despite specializing in speed chess, averaging more than 60 moves in decisive games.
  • Most frequently uses the queen to deliver check, because apparently subtlety has a time control too.

Notable Rivalries

Among vin pin's most-played opponents is gole, faced 2,125 times. Their record is a demanding chess saga, with 503 wins, 1,599 losses, and 23 draws for vin pin. That kind of rivalry is less a pairing and more a recurring appointment with destiny, usually scheduled at bullet speed.

Legacy of vinkos5

vin pin's profile is defined by endurance, experimentation, and an extraordinary willingness to keep playing. Whether launching the Amar Gambit, surviving a tactical storm, or racing the clock to one more win, vinkos5 represents the wonderfully chaotic spirit of online chess: bold ideas, enormous volume, and just enough time to move before the flag falls.

Bio last updated 2026-09-13