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Playing Since: 2010-11-14 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Rapid: 2185
5W / 5L / 3D
Blitz: 2620
1002W / 670L / 110D
Bullet: 2555
655W / 457L / 90D

International Master wizardbar: The Tactical Sorcerer of the 64 Squares

Once upon a checkered battlefield, wizardbar emerged not just as a chess player, but as an International Master officially knighted by FIDE – a title no mere mortal can conjure easily.

Starting from modest Blitz ratings around 1400 in 2012, wizardbar’s journey is nothing short of magical. By 2018, they unleashed a blitzstorm with a peak rating surpassing 2300, and in Bullet, they hit a dazzling 2691 by 2023. Their rapid style, while less traveled, shines bright with a 66% win rate, proving versatility across all time controls.

Known for a remarkable longest winning streak of 27 games, this player blends patience and flair, typically stretching wins across 56 moves. Endgames make up over half of their battles fought, exhibiting a strategic mind that loves the grind. Toss a challenge their way after losing a piece, and wizardbar's 71% win rate post-blunder suggests a comeback artist who refuses to give up the ghost.

Psychological resilience? While Tilt Factor stands at a tame 13, our wizard lurks with an early resignation rate near 39%, hinting at occasionally surrendering when the spells fail to land. Yet, when the wand is waving well, the win rate is a formidable 55% with White and 53% with Black, giving opponents little room to breathe.

Opponents beware: wizardbar shows remarkable precision against fan favorites like “8utterbean” and “darshana1998,” defeating them with 100% success. The username alone whispers tales of secret openings—indeed, most games have been played with a mysterious “Top Secret” repertoire, boasting solid win rates across Blitz (54%) and Bullet (54%).

Wizardbar doesn’t merely play the game; they craft it, casting spells of tactics and strategy with a flair that keeps fellow chess mortals guessing. Whether it's the lightning-fast Bullet rounds or the calculated endgames of Blitz, this International Master remains a force to reckon with.

Legend says if you’re caught staring too long at your pieces, wizardbar might just melt your queen with one swoosh of a knight.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
Daniel Yedidia 190W / 235L / 6D
Daniel Moreno 111W / 93L / 0D
Aaron Balleisen 63W / 68L / 1D
Chris Yang 48W / 36L / 3D
hollywood_chess 31W / 38L / 3D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2134
2024 2555 2109
2023 2120 2620
2022 2614 2535 2180
2021 2596 2116 2119
2020 2147 2064 1944
2019 2339 2324
2018 2369 2324 2200
2017 2065 1200
2016 2065
2014 1769
2013 1820
2012 1821
Rating by Year201220132014201620172018201920202021202220232024202526201200YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 12W / 7L / 0D 13W / 11L / 0D 0.0
2024 9W / 20L / 1D 15W / 20L / 1D 12.0
2023 191W / 164L / 20D 192W / 154L / 26D 54.1
2022 129W / 90L / 15D 134W / 77L / 18D 75.9
2021 150W / 118L / 15D 140W / 141L / 6D 24.2
2020 511W / 362L / 36D 482W / 414L / 31D 49.7
2019 202W / 136L / 22D 199W / 146L / 25D 80.1
2018 49W / 22L / 4D 50W / 20L / 4D 80.6
2017 16W / 9L / 1D 21W / 3L / 1D 61.6
2016 5W / 2L / 0D 5W / 1L / 0D 65.4
2014 2W / 1L / 0D 2W / 0L / 0D 41.6
2013 16W / 6L / 1D 11W / 14L / 0D 65.1
2012 5W / 1L / 0D 6W / 0L / 0D 51.6

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 3412 1853 1426 133 54.3%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 1291 694 507 90 53.8%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 30 20 6 4 66.7%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 27 1
Losing 13 0