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Learn2Chess FM

Username: warmoatmeal

Playing Since: 2014-06-14 (Inactive)

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Daily: 1022
44W / 66L / 5D
Rapid: 2095
90W / 79L / 6D
Blitz: 2037
1617W / 1579L / 221D
Bullet: 2216
944W / 904L / 99D

Learn2Chess: The FIDE Master Extraordinaire

Known in the chess universe as warmoatmeal, Learn2Chess is no stranger to the 64 squares, having earned the prestigious title of FIDE Master from FIDE. When not streaming epic battles live to a captivated audience, this player dazzles opponents with a blend of tactical brilliance and quirky charm.

Journey Through the Ranks

From humble beginnings with blitz ratings under 1000 in 2014, Learn2Chess embarked on a meteoric journey marked by relentless study and a healthy dose of trial-and-error. Fast forward to 2020, and their blitz rating soared to an impressive peak of 2445, alongside rapid and bullet peaks climbing over 2100 and 2400 respectively. This steady climb reflects a player who respects the grind – and probably knows the value of opening a window or two for fresh air during those brain-burning battles.

Opening Repertoires & Playing Style

Mixing classic foundations with creative flair, Learn2Chess boasts a diverse opening repertoire. From the reliable London System and Reti Opening to the aggressive twists of the French Defense knight variation, their games never lack spice. Their blitz win rates reach up to 60% with some openings, proving the ability to both craft and capitalize on advantage quickly.

With an average of over 63 moves per win and a penchant for endgames (played in over 63% of their games), Learn2Chess embraces the long haul rather than quick skirmishes. And, with a comeback rate of 72.47%, opponents beware: giving this player a piece might just ignite the fire that leads to your downfall.

The Streamer & Entertainer

Off the board, Learn2Chess is a charismatic streamer who blends insightful commentary with a splash of humor. Whether breaking down complex mid-game tactics or sharing the agony of a losing streak, viewers tune in not just to see chess but to experience the rollercoaster of emotions every player knows. Their tilt factor measures a modest 19, which means they recover quickly – though occasionally one might catch a frustrated sigh over a blunder.

Recent Battles

In one of their latest triumphs, Learn2Chess delivered a stunning checkmate against theendernal, showcasing mastery over the Caro-Kann Defense with a final queen sortie that left no room for escape. Such victories are a testament to their ability to orchestrate precise attacks under pressure, often forcing opponents into uncomfortable positions within minutes.

Fun Facts

  • Favorite time to play? Around 10:00 AM – probably fueled by coffee strong enough to wake a sleeping king.
  • When trailing after losing a piece, Learn2Chess still manages to win nearly half the time. Definitely not one to throw in the towel early!
  • The longest winning streak stands at a fiery 13 games, proving streaks aren’t just a myth in chessland.

In all, Learn2Chess is a formidable and entertaining force on the chessboard and online. Whether climbing the ladder or streaming their latest exploits, this FIDE Master turns every game into a story worth watching.


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Coach Chesswick

Hi Learn2Chess – Personalised Review

Snapshot

  • Current peak blitz rating: 2445 (2020-07-30)
  • When you win most often:
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What you are doing well

  1. Initiative & tactical alertness. In your recent win against theendernal you sacrificed material to keep Black’s king in the centre and finished with the elegant 27.Qh4#.
  2. Early king safety. You usually castle by move 9, often well before your opponents.
  3. Active use of open files. Rooks frequently reach the 7th rank (e.g. 22.Re6+ above), converting pressure into mating nets.

Main areas to improve

  1. Sound openings vs stronger players.
    Many quick wins arise from aggressive queen forays (Wayward Queen, early Qxf7#). Against higher-rated opponents (see loss vs gmluisprata1, Caro-Kann) this backfires. Build a repertoire based on the four opening principles: development, centre, king safety and piece activity.
  2. Queen over-extension.
    In the same loss, 10.Qa4 looked active but left her offside after …Bd7 …Ne5. Before advancing the queen, ask: “Where does she go next move if challenged?”
  3. Calculate forcing lines to the end.
    15.Bxa8?! won material yet surrendered the initiative and opened lines toward your own king. Add a “blunder check”: after choosing a move, spend five seconds looking only for the opponent’s strongest reply.
  4. Endgame resilience.
    Several older defeats were decided deep into endings (e.g. vs Joseph Levine). Strengthen king activity, pawn play and basic rook endings.
  5. Time management.
    Your clock often falls below 30 s while complications remain. Use the three-question scan (Checks, Captures, Threats) to speed up routine positions.

Action plan for the next two weeks

  1. Adopt a solid main-line opening (Italian Game or Queen’s Gambit). Play 10 blitz games starting from these lines and review the first 15 moves afterwards.
  2. Daily 10-minute tactic drill focusing on double attacks and defensive motifs.
  3. Play one 15 + 10 rapid game per day, annotate it briefly, then compare with an engine.
  4. Study Lucena & Philidor rook endings; set them up against the computer until you can convert/draw reliably.

Quick reference

Glossary: zwischenzug, tempo, opposition

Keep up the energetic play, add a layer of positional patience, and your rating curve will keep climbing. Good luck at the board!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
Liam Putnam 6W / 93L / 1D View Games
rohanbutani 20W / 13L / 1D View Games
Caleb Kircher 19W / 10L / 3D View Games
Daniel Girsh 11W / 16L / 4D View Games
gmluisprata1 16W / 11L / 3D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2023 2216 2037 2095
2022 2035 2095
2021 2216 2035 2095
2020 2349 1480 2095
2019 1846 1937 1843 1017
2018 1385 1738
2017 1455 1640 1454 1373
2016 1170 1344 1481 1253
2015 856 1132 1508 1303
2014 903 932 1282
Rating by Year20142015201620172018201920202021202220232349856YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2023 4W / 0L / 1D 3W / 0L / 0D 31.6
2022 9W / 5L / 0D 11W / 4L / 1D 71.5
2021 34W / 32L / 7D 29W / 30L / 5D 57.8
2020 754W / 657L / 120D 710W / 737L / 91D 69.5
2019 360W / 316L / 33D 330W / 365L / 33D 61.9
2018 45W / 40L / 3D 42W / 49L / 0D 65.3
2017 154W / 116L / 12D 138W / 139L / 14D 63.9
2016 80W / 64L / 4D 84W / 63L / 3D 55.1
2015 141W / 135L / 8D 122W / 143L / 15D 52.8
2014 75W / 68L / 3D 65W / 83L / 2D 53.1

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
French Defense 14 5 8 1 35.7%
Caro-Kann Defense 12 5 6 1 41.7%
Amazon Attack 10 3 7 0 30.0%
Barnes Defense 9 6 2 1 66.7%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 7 4 2 1 57.1%
French Defense: Advance Variation 7 4 2 1 57.1%
Döry Defense 6 2 3 1 33.3%
English Opening: Agincourt Defense 6 4 2 0 66.7%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 6 4 1 1 66.7%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 6 2 4 0 33.3%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown 613 346 263 4 56.4%
Caro-Kann Defense 220 95 111 14 43.2%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 196 102 79 15 52.0%
French Defense 170 82 83 5 48.2%
Amazon Attack 143 64 70 9 44.8%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 121 61 49 11 50.4%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 102 50 41 11 49.0%
Döry Defense 98 50 37 11 51.0%
Australian Defense 94 47 42 5 50.0%
Amar Gambit 90 42 44 4 46.7%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 191 98 87 6 51.3%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 132 61 62 9 46.2%
French Defense 124 57 61 6 46.0%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 110 65 40 5 59.1%
Australian Defense 106 52 50 4 49.1%
Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit 70 26 41 3 37.1%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 66 32 29 5 48.5%
Barnes Defense 55 32 22 1 58.2%
Caro-Kann Defense 47 23 20 4 48.9%
Scandinavian Defense 46 20 24 2 43.5%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
French Defense 10 4 6 0 40.0%
Unknown 8 1 7 0 12.5%
Scotch Game 8 4 2 2 50.0%
Amar Gambit 7 2 5 0 28.6%
Barnes Defense 6 0 6 0 0.0%
French Defense: Exchange Variation 5 2 3 0 40.0%
French Defense: Advance Variation 5 2 3 0 40.0%
Philidor Defense 5 2 2 1 40.0%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 4 3 1 0 75.0%
Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line 3 0 3 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 13 5
Losing 19 0
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