Introduction
XTFChess is a bold blitz-loving chess player who earned the FIDE title of Candidate Master. A quick mind, a quicker clock, and a sense of humor keep the board lively as they sprint through the 64 squares with clockwork efficiency.
Blitz Journey
The journey began in April 2025 with a blitz rating around 1748 and soon exploded upward, peaking at 2585 in May 2025. The spring and early summer were busy: 77 blitz games in April, 187 in May, 136 in June, 27 in July, and 8 in August. In that flurry, XTFChess proved to be a fearless tactician who thrives on fast, sharp confrontations.
Opening Prowess
Across Blitz, XTFChess has shown a sharp and versatile repertoire. Top opening performances include:
- Petrov’s Defense — 54 games, 29 wins, 17 losses, 8 draws; Win Rate 53.7%
- Caro-Kann Defense — 29 games, 16 wins, 11 losses, 2 draws; Win Rate 55.17%
- Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation, Haag Gambit — 21 games, 13 wins, 4 losses, 4 draws; Win Rate 61.9%
- Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation — 16 games, 10 wins, 4 losses, 2 draws; Win Rate 62.5%
- King’s Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Delayed Fianchetto — 12 games, 5 wins, 6 losses, 1 draw; Win Rate 41.67%
- Amazing variety — 10+ games across other lines with solid results
Streaks and Endgame Philosophy
XTFChess is known for enduring battles and patient conversion. Their longest winning streak stands at 7 games, while the longest losing streak sits at 6. An endgame frequency of 78.72% suggests a comfort with the long grind, and the averages tell a story of persistent, measured play: roughly 72.87 moves per win and 76.15 per loss.
Time, Opponents, and Tempo
Time performance shows strength on Wednesdays (72.73% win rate) and Saturdays (71.43%), with Fridays more modest at 43.21%. The most favorable hours include the late afternoon to early evening, with notable spikes around 15:00 and 16:00 (including a peak at 16:00 in the data).
Frequent opponents include ibemadhappy (15 games), nosleeptildeath (8), angelilit (8), giorginaqopia06 (7), and nguyenbavietphuonghph (6). Against these players, XTFChess has built a reputation for resilience and tactical creativity across diverse styles.
For a quick snapshot of the journey, see the profile below or explore the chart of ratings over time.
Profile Snapshot
Recent Blitz rating progression can be visualized here:
Beyond the board, XTFChess embodies a playful spirit: a fighter who loves tricky endings, a strategist who respects solid defenses, and a teammate who celebrably mocks a blunder with a grin.
Closing Note
As a titled Candidate Master, a Blitz enthusiast, and a storyteller of rapid-fire battles, XTFChess continues to blend humor with hard work. The next chapter promises more sharp lines, clever defenses, and a puzzle or two that only a true blitz maestro can solve in time.