Aplommb: Candidate Master and Rapid Chess Specialist
Aplommb is a FIDE Candidate Master known for a broad online chess career and a clear preference for Rapid chess. The player combines serious tournament credentials with a username that sounds like either a secret laboratory project or a keyboard having a small adventure.
Playing Style
Aplommb is especially comfortable in long, complicated games. Endgames appear in nearly 78% of the recorded games, while wins average more than 75 moves. Opponents may hope for a quick tactical knockout, only to discover that the game has quietly become a full-length chess novel.
The statistics also point to strong resilience. Aplommb has recorded a comeback rate above 90% and has won more than half of the games played after losing a piece. The queen is the most common checking piece, suggesting that even late-game surprises often arrive with royal supervision.
Opening Repertoire
Aplommb’s repertoire includes the Slav Defense, Queen's Pawn Game: Torre Attack, French Defense, Caro-Kann Defense, and Scotch Game. In Rapid chess, the Slav Defense has produced a strong 75% win rate, while the Queen's Pawn Game: Torre Attack has scored perfectly in the recorded sample.
The player is not afraid of variety either, exploring sharp systems such as the Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack alongside more classical choices. That blend of practical solidity and occasional chaos makes Aplommb difficult to place in a single opening box.
Competitive Record
- FIDE title: Candidate Master
- Rapid record: 48 wins, 21 losses, and 7 draws
- Bullet record: 271 wins, 234 losses, and 19 draws
- Blitz record: 58 wins, 50 losses, and 9 draws
- Longest recorded winning streak: 10 games
- Current recorded winning streak: 2 games
Although Rapid is the preferred time control, Aplommb has also built an imposing bullet presence, reaching a recorded peak of 2,591. The player’s most frequent rival is furious_Octopus, against whom the chessboard has hosted 94 battles. That is less a rivalry and more a recurring seasonal series.
2210 (2020-07-03)
Legacy and Outlook
Aplommb’s profile is defined by persistence, tactical awareness, and a willingness to keep playing long after a normal person would have started making dinner. With the Candidate Master title secured and a durable Rapid style established, Aplommb remains a compelling player to watch in both serious games and high-speed online encounters.