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Rene Wittke (Archbishop1575) - FIDE Master Extraordinaire

Meet Rene Wittke, a chess virtuoso whose journey on the 64 squares has been nothing short of a rollercoaster with more twists than a Reti Opening! Known to the chess world by the enigmatic username Archbishop1575, Rene has carved out a reputation as a fearless tactician and a steady endgame wizard.

Profile & Titles

Proudly bearing the title of FIDE Master, Rene combines deep strategic understanding with a penchant for sharp, double-edged positions. Whether it’s blitz, rapid, bullet, or daily chess, Rene’s presence is felt — and feared.

Strengths & Playing Style

With an average win rate hovering around 56% in blitz and bullet games and an astonishing 78% in longer daily formats, Rene knows how to get the job done across time controls. A master of the endgame, Rene engages in encounters featuring roughly 73 moves per game — proof of stamina and patience matched with tactical brilliance.

Rene’s psychological fortitude is remarkable, boasting an 88% comeback rate and a low tilt factor (only 10 out of 100), meaning when the going gets tough, Rene gets tougher. Resigning early is rare (below 1%), because giving up isn’t on the menu — no matter how sticky the position!

Ratings & Records

Rene reached a personal peak blitz rating of 2527 in December 2020 and boasts a formidable bullet maximum rating of 2386. In rapid chess, Rene peaked at 2211, demonstrating consistent prowess across formats.

Across more than 3,000 official games in blitz alone, Rene has amassed over 1,650 wins with a healthy mix of draws and losses, a testament to their aggressive yet resilient playing style. The winning streak record? A solid 17 games in a row—talk about being on fire!

Memorable Recent Battle

One of Rene’s freshest triumphs was in a Live Chess encounter on January 12, 2023, toppling a strong opponent, Jovanka Houska, via a slick resignation after a complex skirmish in the English Opening (Agincourt Defense). With precision and patience, Rene’s bishop and rooks danced through the board culminating in tactical blows no one could withstand.

Anecdote & Fun Fact

Despite dominating the board, Rene’s secret weapon might just be their unusual best playing hour — 2 AM! When the world sleeps, Rene awakens, wielding the power of moonlight strategy and opening preparation reminiscent of a chess ninja.

In Closing

Rene Wittke is no mere player; they are a force of nature — steady, unpredictable, and utterly entertaining. Whether you catch them in a bullet storm or a marathon daily grind, Rene plays not only to win but to remind everyone that chess is an art…and sometimes a very very clever prank.