André R. Bononi - Chess Enthusiast Extraordinaire
Meet André R. Bononi, a relentless rapid chess player whose journey has been as dynamic as the game itself. Starting off in 2022 with a rapid rating around the mid-500s, André steadily climbed up and down the rating ladder, reaching a peak rapid rating near 950 in 2023 before settling around the 640 mark in 2025. Clearly, the thrill of the game keeps André on their toes!
Playing Style
- Early Resignation Rate: 3.76% – André knows when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em, but rarely throws in the towel early without a fight.
- Endgame Frequency: 52.59% – Nearly every other game goes the distance, proving a knack for grinding out those tricky endgames.
- Average Moves per Win: 59.2 – Patience is a virtue, and André’s victories tend to be epic sagas rather than swift knockouts.
- Average Moves per Loss: 51.8 – Even in defeat, André makes the opponents earn their wins. No quick dinners here!
- Win Rates: Whites – 50%, Blacks – 47.6% – Fairly balanced, though the white side seems to have a slight edge (must be those dazzling opening moves).
Tactical Prowess & Psychology
Despite some swings (a tilt factor of 14 keeps things interesting), André shows impressive resilience:
- Comeback Rate: 69.14% – When the chips are down, André loves a dramatic turnaround.
- Win Rate After Losing a Piece: A perfect 100% – Seriously, don’t take André’s pieces lightly; they might still come out victorious!
- One-Sided Loss Rate: Just 7.31% – Rarely overwhelmed, but when it happens, it’s memorable.
- Rated vs Casual Win Difference: 48.8% – André toggles between serious and casual play, always leaving opponents guessing.
Favorite Openings
André prefers the flexible and strategic English Opening - King's English Variation, boasting a solid 51.3% win rate across 1400+ games. The Sicilian Defense family is also a beloved hunting ground, with Anthony scoring above 50% in most Sicilian variations, including the classic and the Bowdler Attack.
Time and Opponent Analysis
With a staggering 11,000+ rapid games played, André is a veteran whose clock preferences shine at twilight — the 14th hour of the day holds André’s highest win rate at 55.4%, proving that the afternoon chess vibe is real. Whether it’s blitz or daily, André brings the heat.
Opponents Beware!
André has squared off with thousands, occasionally letting a few slip away (famouslygood and plasticsurgeonusa seem to have cracked the code), but against many others, it’s a clean sweep. White or black, casual or rated, cheesy openings or tactical fireworks, André’s relentless spirit and humor on the digital battlefield are unmistakable.
In short: André R. Bononi is the chess player who turns every game into a story worth telling — whether it’s a nail-biting comeback or a strategic masterpiece, they’re always in for the chess marathon and the occasional comedic blunder.