Addi Schu

Addi Schu — aka Amsel_one: The Chess Enthusiast With a Tactical Twist

Meet Addi Schu, known in the online chess world as Amsel_one, a determined competitor who’s been shaking up boards since 2021. With a peak daily rating just over 1000 and a rapid rating that flirted with 1030, Addi might not be the grandmaster in every tournament, but the passion and persistence definitely checkmate the competition’s boredom.

Addi’s favorite battlefield? The Rapid time format, where they have played over 1,300 games, snagging close to 600 wins. Although rapid games harbor a rocky relationship with losses, Addi boasts a solid comeback rate of nearly 80%, proving that giving up is not in the vocabulary—unless it’s an early resignation, which happens about 10% of the time (hey, even chess warriors know when to call it quits).

Playing Style & Preferences

• Average moves per win hover around 58, suggesting Addi enjoys the long chess marches as much as quick flurries.
• White pieces bring a slightly better success rate (around 51%) compared to Black's gritty defense (about 41%).
• Addi tends to shine in endgames, showcasing finesse where pawns and kings duke it out one square at a time.
• Polish Opening is a personal favorite especially in daily games, boasting a win rate north of 66% in limited engagements — a strikingly solid choice for early-game control.

Psychology & Gaming Routine

Ever heard of a player peaking at 4 a.m.? That’s Addi — oddly enough, this is their prime time to rack up victories. Beware insomnia; the night owl chess master might be lurking online.

Though a bit susceptible to “tilt” (a tilt factor of 12 keeps things real), Addi compensates with sharp tactical awareness. Win rates after losing a piece are a respectable 44%, so never underestimate them when down a pawn—they’ll fight back.

Recent Memorable Victory

In a brilliant display of strategy and patience, Addi, playing as White, executed a swift checkmate against ekincira on May 29, 2025. The game showcased fluid control of the English Opening (Anglo-Indian Defense), culminating in a beautiful checkmate in just 38 moves. It’s proof that good things come to those who calculate!

Opponent Hall of Fame

Addi has locked horns most often with the likes of jpass99 (5 games), with some foes feared more than others. While victories abound against many, a few opponents such as rikikio and nampsnico remain stubborn hurdles, reminding Addi that every player’s journey is sprinkled with both triumphs and defeats.

Fun Facts

• Longest winning streak: an impressive 10 consecutive wins, proving everything comes in streaks!
• Longest losing streak: a humbling 12 games, ensuring humility stays the faithful companion.
• Known for playing tricky but calculated opening lines — Caro Kann and Scotch Game bring out the best moves.
• When under pressure, Addi rarely folds, showing an admirable resilience and love for the game’s complexity.

Whether grinding through rapid battles or dashing in bullet games, Addi Schu, aka Amsel_one, is a chess player who combines spirit, a dash of humor, and relentless drive to keep the 64 squares anything but boring.