Alfonso D'Angelo - The Strategic Enigma of the Chessboard
Meet Alfonso D'Angelo, or as the chess community knows him, Alfodangelo — a player whose rating history reads like a riveting saga of ups, downs, and some sideways moves that keep friends and foes guessing. With a career spanning over half a decade, Alfonso has dazzled in Rapid, Bullet, Blitz, and Daily chess formats, proving that versatility is his middle name.
Rating Rollercoaster
Tracking Alfonso’s journey is like following a thrilling rollercoaster. His Rapid rating peaked at a respectable 747 in 2023 before taking a detour down to the 400s in subsequent years. Bullet chess? A whirlwind — from a sky-high 811 down to a more humble 404, before fighting back to around 550. Blitz and Daily games show glimpses of brilliance but also reveal a player who sometimes thinks two moves ahead... and then forgets where he left his coffee.
The Wins, The Losses, and The Draws
Alfonso's Rapid record is almost perfectly balanced with 704 wins and 711 losses, sprinkled with 54 draws — a testimony to his fearless style and the motto of all great chess warriors: “If you're not losing, you're not learning!” Bullet matches are the battlefield where he wields speed and cunning, narrowly edging out opponents with 103 wins and 102 losses. And in Daily chess, let’s just say he’s the master of patience, clinching 3 wins out of 5 games with a cool 60% win rate.
Opening Secrets and Tactical Wizardry
Alfonso’s favorite opening? Classified as "Top Secret." We're talking clandestine moves and covert gambits, with nearly 1,500 Rapid games played using this mysterious strategy boasting a solid 48% win rate. His Bullet and Blitz games also feature this favorite weapon with nearly 50% and 46% success, respectively. His comeback rate humbles many, clocking an impressive 65%, and he never seems to lose after sacrificing a piece — talk about resilience!
Style, Streaks, and Quirks
- Longest Winning Streak: A modest 8 games, proving even the best have room to grow.
- Current Streak: Resting, or plotting the next surprise?
- Tilt Factor: 8 — just enough to keep it human and entertaining.
- Early Resignation Rate: 9.12% — sometimes the art of surrender is the best strategy.
Psychology of a Chess Maestro
Alfonso's win rates vary with the day of the week, peaking on Wednesdays (53.35%) and dipping on Saturdays (39.15%) — perhaps a weekend warrior in disguise? He prefers late afternoon battles, often dominating at 17:00 and 18:00 hours with win rates soaring above 53%. Whether white or black, his strategic flair shines, demonstrating slightly better success as White (48.63%) but never backing down as Black (46.4%).
In short, Alfonso D'Angelo is the kind of player who keeps opponents on their toes, friends entertained, and fans eagerly awaiting the next unpredictable move. Whether crushing the clock in Bullet or carefully crafting a Daily endgame masterpiece, Alfonso plays with passion, humor, and a sprinkle of madness — the perfect recipe for chess legend in the making.
