Potofeu (aka Alteroyy) - The Chess Conqueror of Unlikely Victories
Meet Potofeu, known in the chess realms as Alteroyy, a player whose style can only be described as a rollercoaster ride through the battlefield of 64 squares. Whether blitzing through games or grinding out a daily showdown, Potofeu keeps opponents guessing and often scratching their heads.
Rating & Style
While not quite hitting grandmaster heights, Potofeu has shown flashes of brilliance with peak ratings of 982 in Rapid, 991 in Daily, and a solid 463 in Blitz. The chessboard is a place of passion and unpredictability for them, boasting a comeback rate of 71%. Yes, once down a piece, Potofeu is likely plotting a sneaky counterattack rather than surrendering gracefully.
As a strategic player, Potofeu enjoys the endgame more than most, featuring in nearly 61% of their games, and tends to average 54 moves in wins—patience is a virtue. However, being human means sometimes falling into a tilt with a factor of 10, especially when playing outside their prime time, which is apparently around 9 PM.
Signature Openings & Battles
Potofeu’s weapon of choice in Blitz? The formidable Van t Kruijs Opening, which they’ve played nearly 100 times with a near 47% win rate. The Scandinavian Defense also serves as a secret sauce with a tasty 66% win rate in Blitz – a sharp surprise for adversaries! Some tried and true variations of the French Defense also pepper gameplay, sometimes hitting over 50% win rates, proving Potofeu is not afraid to get their pawns dirty.
Epic Triumphs & Not-So-Epic Losses
One of Potofeu’s recent highlights was a quick checkmate on move 6 in a Scandinavian Defense blitz battle against "Gabinsf10." It was a dazzling demonstration of fast thinking and tactical alertness: 1. e4 d5 2. Nf3 dxe4 3. Ne5 f6 4. Qh5+ g6 5. Bc4 gxh5 6. Bf7# — talk about a lightning strike!
Of course, every warrior faces defeats. Potofeu's latest setback came against "edibrekelek," where their Scandinavian Defense Closed variation ended in a checkmate. But as always, they bounced back swiftly proving the comeback rate isn’t a fluke.
Playing Habits & Fun Facts
- Wins are sweeter when below the opponent’s rating (nearly 80% win rate!).
- Surprisingly, Potofeu wins more often with White (42%) than Black (39%), defying any color bias.
- Potofeu has a quirky charm of frequent early resignations at just under 5% of the games — maybe not a fan of dead-end battles?
- Contrary to many, they have a strong affinity for the late evening chess grind (especially 9 PM and 10 PM).
- With a nearly balanced win/loss record in Bullet chess (19 wins and 19 losses), Potofeu dances on the razor's edge of speed and precision.
The chess world is unpredictable, just as Potofeu’s journey. Known for tactical flair, occasional risky gambits, and the ability to both thrill and chill opponents, Potofeu remains a beloved figure in online chess circles. Keep an eye out: next time you face Alteroyy, expect the unexpected!
