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zigzag2002 NM

Since 2013 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟♟♟♟♟
44.0% W 51.4% L 4.6% D
Bullet
2808
8085W 9612L 814D
Blitz
2710
2225W 2530L 263D
Rapid
2332
82W 56L 14D
Daily
1560
111W 67L 6D

zigzag2002: Bullet Chess Player Profile

zigzag2002 is a National Master bullet chess player whose profile looks like a zigzag of quick attacks, sudden complications, and games that keep going longer than expected. The preferred time control is Bullet, and the account reads like a speed chess training log with a few stubborn endgames mixed in for texture.

The title badge is real. zigzag2002 has earned the National Master title, which gives the account a bit more weight than the username suggests.

  • Played over 18,000 bullet games according to the win, loss, and draw totals.
  • Has a massive bullet history stretching from 2013 to 2026.
  • Includes 8,100 bullet wins and 814 draws in the bullet record.
  • Built a reputation for grinding through opponents who thought they had time.

Opening Preferences

zigzag2002 is not afraid of sharp positions. The Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation appears often in the bullet record, suggesting a player who is comfortable in messy middlegames and quick tactics. On the other side, the Caro-Kann Defense shows a preference for a solid pawn structure that can still bite back when the opponent overextends.

The account also features a lot of checking action, with the queen doing a lot of the talking. When the game gets complicated, zigzag2002 often keeps pressing instead of folding immediately.

Win Rate by Opening0%25%75%100%50%Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation: 45.8% over 1527 gamesCaro-Kann Defense: 52.9% over 1036 gamesSicilian Defense: 44.6% over 1002 gamesSicilian Defense: Closed: 37.2% over 737 gamesLondon System: Poisoned Pawn Variation: 41.2% over 720 gamesSlav Defense: 41.8% over 692 gamesSicilian Defense: Najdo…46%Caro-Kann Defense53%Sicilian Defense45%Sicilian Defense: Closed37%London System: Poisoned…41%Slav Defense42%

Rivalries and Routine

One of the most frequently faced opponents in the data is cockroachgirly, and the 180 game history makes it one of the biggest storylines in the account. The record against that player is 92 wins, 82 losses, and 6 draws, a rivalry that has produced plenty of material for postgame gossip.

The playing pattern suggests a player who is comfortable during the afternoon and tends to keep games alive. The stats show a strong comeback tendency, frequent endgames, and a habit of finishing before the clock becomes the main character.

  • Best time of day to play is listed as 14:00.
  • Longest winning streak: 22 games.
  • Longest losing streak: 20 games.
  • Endgame frequency is high, so the final phase matters.

Why the Name Fits

zigzag2002 fits the account like a blunder that somehow wins. The name suggests movement, quick direction changes, and a willingness to make a move that looks strange until it works. In bullet chess, that is basically the job description.

With a National Master title, a deep bullet history, and a record full of sharp openings and stubborn fights, zigzag2002 is the kind of player who turns a quick clock into a long story.

Bio last updated 2026-08-25