Introducing Aquiles88
Aquiles Machado De Oliveira, known to the chess world as aquiles88, is a National Master whose online career has been built on patience, volume, and a love for Daily chess. He has spent over a decade turning the board into a testing ground, from slow Daily marathons to lightning Bullet scrambles.
Career Highlights
His numbers are staggering. Aquiles has reached a Blitz peak of 2465 (2026-03-28), a Bullet peak of 2367 (2026-08-09), and a Rapid peak of 2337 (2021-12-26). In Daily chess he climbed to 2019 (2018-08-05), and at one point he won 47 consecutive games. His comeback rate of 79.5% shows a player who never stops fighting, even when the position looks grim.
- Longest winning streak: 47 games
- Daily peak rating: 2019 (2018-08-05)
- Blitz peak rating: 2465 (2026-03-28)
- Bullet peak rating: 2367 (2026-08-09)
- Rapid peak rating: 2337 (2021-12-26)
Opening Repertoire
Aquiles has never been afraid of the unfashionable. In faster games he regularly reaches for the Amar Gambit and the Modern Defense, while in Daily chess he punishes opponents in the Sicilian Defense with a win rate above 90%. His opening choices are bold, creative, and endlessly repeatable.
Rivalries
No player has faced Aquiles more than Frederick Borges, and their 298-game saga is a classic online rivalry. Aquiles holds a commanding 226 wins in that series. He also enjoys fierce recurring battles with Luiz Américo and Fausto Moraes, making him a feared name in the match lobby.
The Craft
Aquiles plays his best chess early in the morning, and he rarely resigns. With thousands of wins, a National Master title, and an unshakeable will to play on, aquiles88 remains a defining presence in online chess. His journey is proof that Daily chess is not just a pastime, but a craft.