Barbarian – Calculation – Attack – Dynamic – Emotional

AGGRESSIVE	POSITIONAL
LOOK FOR IMPERFECTIONS	IMPROVE
INTUITION	CALCULATION
EMOTIONAL	CALMED DOWN

BARBARIAN

He doesn't beat around the bush. They hunt the opponent's king from the beginning to the end of the game. They are attacking players who are willing to accept many risks, calculating complications and dangers that will make the opponent squirm.

They put their heart into the game and it is very common for them to become demotivated in the middle of a tournament if they are doing poorly or, on the other hand, to become very motivated if they are doing well.

They are not the type of player who offers draws, and their main objective is to create convoluted situations on the board in order to beat their opponent through calculation.

Recommended openings:

White: Queen's Gambit

Black: Sicilian Defense

Example:

Hikaru Nakamura (1987 – Present), is an American Grandmaster who perfectly exemplifies the profile of the Barbarian player, constantly looking for complicated positions and fighting to win in each game.

He currently occupies third place in the world ELO ranking, being a very emotional player, as can be seen in his facial expressions during the games.

It is very difficult for him to accept defeat, but that does not stop him from taking risks on the board to try to win each position.

He is a player with exceptionally fast calculation skills and has a wide range of openings.

See the 16 Chess Personalities