Antonio-D50

Antonio-D50: The Rollercoaster Rapid Warrior

Antonio-D50 is a rapid chess player who has clearly embraced the ups and downs of the game—and then some. His rating journey is like a thrilling rollercoaster, starting strong in 2024 at a rapid peak of 236, only to drop to 140 by year's end. But don't count him out! In 2025, Antonio bounced back impressively, smashing his previous records with a peak rapid rating of 308 and finishing the year at a solid 245.

With over 1900 rapid games played in just two years, Antonio is nothing if not dedicated. His record shows 801 wins against 941 losses, interspersed with 165 draws. A slightly brutal win-loss ratio? Maybe. But in the world of chess, persistence often beats perfection—and Antonio’s still counting his victories... one game at a time.

Opening Choices: An Adventurous Spirit

• King's Pawn Opening: The bread and butter of Antonio’s repertoire—565 games with a respectable 44% win rate.
• Alekhine's Defense: His secret weapon! With 59 games and an impressive 50.8% win rate, Antonio knows how to surprise opponents who dare to challenge him here.
• Van 't Kruijs Opening: Not your everyday choice but Antonio’s ace, boasting over 51% wins in 43 encounters.

Sure, there are rough patches—like a less-friendly 29.7% win rate in the Queen's Pawn Chigorin Variation. But hey, nobody’s perfect, and every chess player has those kryptonite lines.

Style & Personality

Antonio-D50 fights on with an interesting psychological flair. His tilt factor sits modestly at 12, which means he might mutter a few expletives after blundering but quickly recovers. His knack for comebacks is nearly 50%, and intriguingly, he boasts a 100% win rate after losing a piece—somehow turning disaster into victory like a chess Houdini.

He admits to sometimes bowing out early (with a 7% early resignation rate), but that’s just strategic patience—why lose gracefully when you can lose quickly and save energy for the next game?

Timing

Antonio prefers to unleash his best chess mojo in the late afternoon and evening, especially around 17:00 hours, where his win rate skyrockets to over 51%. Early mornings? Eh, a modest 20%—apparently, coffee takes a little longer to kick in.

The Opponent Soap Opera

Antonio’s scorecard reads like a telenovela with some opponents being absolute punching bags (100% win rates against many!), while others remain elusive mysteries (some zeroes). For instance, he’s undefeated against 39freeless and aubfj, but has yet to find his mojo against berani23xo and chchdan. The drama unfolds one game at a time.

Fun Fact

Antonio’s average winning games last about 46 moves, only slightly shorter than his losses (about 50 moves). Long and intense battles are his specialty—even if the scoreboard isn’t always in his favor!

In short: Antonio-D50 plays rapid chess like life itself—full of twists, resilience, and an unforgettable flair for making the unexpected happen on the board.