Werner Mathewson - The Blitz and Bullet Dynamo
Meet Werner Mathewson, also fearlessly known in the chess realm as ZuggieZwang, a player whose speed and tactical wit leave opponents wondering if he’s part human, part chess machine. In 2021, Werner dominated the bullet category with a blazing max rating of 2437, and a respectable blitz max rating of 2234. A true competitor who has played well over 700 blitz and bullet games combined, Werner has a fierce winning spirit, evidenced by his longest winning streak of 15 games—a streak stable enough to make even grandmasters sweat.
When it comes to his style of play, Werner is the type who rarely gives up early (0% early resignation rate) and loves grinding out the endgame, with nearly 90% of his games featuring some epic endgame battles. With an average game length stretching into the 80+ moves realm before scoring a win, patience appears to be his secret weapon. And let’s not forget his remarkable comeback skills: Werner bounces back from tough positions with a comeback rate over 92%, and when he loses a piece, he somehow pulls off victory 100% of the time. Rookies beware!
Werner’s psychological game is strong, with just a modest tilt factor of 7 (chess players, you know what that means), yet he shows a whopping 55% higher win rate in rated matches compared to casual play, proving he really shines when the stakes are high.
Fun Facts & Quirks:
- Favorite chess openings? Classified as Top Secret. We respect the mystery!
- Plays best on Saturdays and Fridays, with win rates above 60%, but watch out for that mysterious 27% on 1 PM games.
- White or Black pieces? Werner likes both, with a slight edge playing Black (56.85% win rate).
- Most played opponents include escanorthelion7 and betterth4nyou, with some fierce rivalry battles showing in his stats.
Whether blitzing through complicated positions or grinding down rivals in long bullet duels, Werner Mathewson is a thrilling player to watch—quick on the draw, strategic in thought, and always ready to deliver a checkmate with style.
