I will never kibbitz to distract an opponent, nor will I ever insult or disparage individual play. I expect the same from my opponent.
Do not ask for takebacks unless I offer one. Mouseslips are usually very clear and I'm happy to oblige.
If you ask for a draw, don't do it if you're losing on considerable time. Show equality in material and time.
Remember, this is blitz in which time is of the essence. It is the measure of your resourcefulness under pressure. You may have a superior position and lose because you didn't think fast enough.
| Type | Rating | Best | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Wild | Rating | 1173 | Best | |
| Type | Blitz | Rating | 1172 | Best | 1805 (12/Sep/1998) |
| Type | Standard | Rating | 1771 | Best | 1853 (25/Apr/2000) |
| Type | Bullet | Rating | 1178 | Best | 1691 (04/Apr/1999) |
| Type | Bughouse | Rating | 1498 | Best | |
| Type | Loser's | Rating | 1238 | Best | |
| Type | Crazyhouse | Rating | 1048 | Best | |
| Type | 5-minute | Rating | 1288 | Best | 1644 (28/Jun/2002) |
| Type | 1-minute | Rating | 989 | Best | 1030 (13/Mar/2023) |
| Type | 15-minute | Rating | 1604 | Best | |
| Type | 3-minute | Rating | 1062 | Best | 1209 (21/May/2011) |
| Type | 25-minute | Rating | 1366 | Best |