Agelos Agelos (aka AgelosAson)
Meet Agelos Agelos, a tenacious chess enthusiast whose journey feels like a rollercoaster ride through the kingdom of 64 squares. Though the numbers paint him as an under-1000 rapid player with flashes of brilliance, his passion and persistence are anything but middling.
Rating Rollercoaster
Starting around 2016, Agelos kicked off his rapid chess journey at a humble rating near 800, showing steady growth and dipping moments like a true dramatic chess saga. His rapid peak soared to an almost grandmaster-ish 1192 in March 2021, while his blitz best hit a respectable 1034 way back in January 2016, and bullet peaked at 829 in late 2020. Not a grandmaster, but definitely a grand entertainer!
Opening Repertoire
As White and Black, Agelos favors classical openings but with a twist—shining in the Philidor Defense and Ponziani Opening Jaenisch Counterattack in rapid formats with win rates flirting around 45-55%. His style says, "Let's mix up some classic chess with a sprinkle of unpredictability," making his opponents both nervous and intrigued.
Playing Style & Personality
- Endgame Enthusiast: Impressively, 73% of his games reach the endgame, proving patience isn’t just a virtue, it’s his game plan.
- Resilience Level: A remarkable 81% comeback rate after setbacks shows Agelos never throws in the towel — unless he’s dramatically resigning early (1.6% early resignation rate keeps life interesting).
- Psychological Rollercoaster: With a tilt factor of 13, he’s had his share of tough days, but hey, who hasn't blundered a queen or two while yelling at their screen?
- Move Marathoner: Nearly identical average moves per win and loss (~74 moves) suggest he loves long battles — exhausting both pieces and opponents alike.
Stats Snapshot
Over 16,000 rapid games with almost equal wins (8,073) and losses (8,195), proving that every day in the trenches of the 64 squares is a good day. Blitz games tell a similar story, while bullet format suggests he’s more relaxed when the clock ticks fast and furious (only 2 recorded losses).
Famous Tactical Moments
Agelos's recent victory was a brilliant checkmate executed in a heated battle using the Reti Opening - King's Fianchetto Variation. Highlighting his love for fianchettoing bishops — basically planting long-range missiles on the board for unexpected strikes.
Fun Facts
- He's most dangerous on Fridays at 22:00, where his win rate spikes — the perfect recipe for “Friday Night Chess Fights”.
- Agelos has a current losing streak of just 1, so watch out — this champ is ready to bounce back instantly!
- Among his rivals, praxash27, synan40, dshant_28, and homedks make for constant sparring partners, each 6-match rivalry full of epic combat and post-game rivalry banter.
- Once achieved an incredible comeback rate of 81.43%, proving he’d rather win from behind than stop playing.
In Summary
Agelos Agelos is the embodiment of the everyday chess warrior: not always winning, often fighting hard, and always playing with heart and a dash of drama. Whether you meet him online in rapid, blitz, or bullet, expect grit, surprising tactics, and storytelling through endless streams of moves. Here’s to many more battles, comebacks, and creative blunders—long live Agelos, the lovable gladiator of the chessboard!
