Pascal Barzen (aka 7Madman) - FIDE Master Extraordinaire
Meet Pascal Barzen, a chess virtuoso whose rapid, bullet, and blitz games have kept opponents on the edge of their seats (and often checking their keyboards for smoke). Known in the online realm as 7Madman, Pascal proudly holds the title of FIDE Master—proving that sometimes a little madness is exactly what the chessboard needs.
Since 2016, Pascal's bullet rating skyrocketed from a modest 1367 to a blistering peak of 2795 in 2020, showcasing an evolution that resembles a knight weaving through the battlefield with wild creativity. His blitz prowess also dazzled fans with a peak rating over 2700, leaving many wondering if his mouse has secret turbo boosters installed.
With a phenomenal comeback rate of 88.56% and a near-supernatural ability to win after losing a piece (97.6% success!), Pascal turns what should be disasters into dazzling victories. Gloomy losing positions? Not in his playbook. Opponents beware: Pascal’s games average over 80 moves per win, a testament to his endurance and love for epic battles rather than quick finishes.
His psychological resilience shines through too — while he admits a tilt factor of 12 (he's not a robot), his well-honed nerve control makes sure his losses are rare and often followed up with solid wins. He’s even known to rack up winning streaks up to 27 games—quite literally putting the "mad" in 7Madman.
Pascal’s opening secrets are, well... top secret. However, a 56%+ win rate in bullet and over 55% in blitz suggests he's got a few tricks up his sleeve that give his opponents goosebumps before the first move is even made. Whether it’s an opening novelty, a clever tactical shot, or simply lightning-fast reflexes, Pascal knows how to keep the pressure on.
Off the virtual battleground, Pascal is known to favor playing around midday to early afternoon when his win rates peak near 59%, but watch out late at night—his win rate peaks above 60% during the witching hours, suggesting he might be part chess champion, part nocturnal strategist.
In summary, Pascal Barzen is a chess force to be reckoned with, blending tactical brilliance, psychological strength, and a dash of mad genius. With every game, he proves that the title of FIDE Master is well deserved and that the world of online chess is a little more thrilling because of him.