Started my chess journey in early 2023 as a ~500 Elo player; my knowledge was pretty much limited to the basic rules of the game. Tactics, games, analysis, lessons, rinse and repeat. I reached 1000 in June, 1600 shortly after the start of freshman year, and ultimately broke the 2000 Elo barrier after about a year's worth of practice. I eventually plateaued for about 6 months, but currently peaked at ~2500 blitz after a recent solid streak of dirty flagging and careless opponents. No innate talent, just relentless grind and self-studying (although I do wish I started learning chess way earlier).

Also, I'm an exceptionally washed OTB player who can only get into form by habitually farming at weekend quads—minimum 500 Elo perf differential between online and USCF rating.

Accomplishments:

945-point upset win against a 1956 in Round 1 of 2024 NJ K-12 Championships.
Top 100 at USATE 2025 with 5/6 (Highest win - 1958).
Highest OTB win to date - 2100 in Round 1 of Supernationals VIII.

Online Highlights:

Highest bullet win to date (2825).
Highest blitz win to date (2656 IM).
4000 puzzles achieved on 5/28/25.
Immortal bullet game
3000 perf against 2800 IM
Puzzle rush mating pattern
Catalan queenside harvest
Decimating the Stonewall
“This phase of the game could not be graded due to a lack of relevant moves.”

DISCLAIMER: As a former Ultrabullet main on Lichess, I will not take responsibility for any frustration or loss of rating due to being dirty flagged. Player discretion advised.

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