Quentin Fontaine (Art10ECHR)
FIDE Master | Chess.com Prodigy
Quentin Fontaine, known online as Art10ECHR, is a formidable force in the chess world, proudly holding the title of FIDE Master. With a knack for dizzying tactical play and impressive stamina in blitz duels, Quentin consistently dazzles opponents and fans alike.
Rating & Achievements
- Peak Blitz Rating: 2687 (January 2025)
- Peak Bullet Rating: 2493 (July 2024)
- Peak Rapid Rating: 1463 (May 2023)
- Peak Daily Rating: 400 (June 2023)
Playing Style
Known for a blend of patience and aggression, Quentin's games often stretch long into the evening, with average winning games lasting about 73 moves. They have a remarkable 85.98% comeback rate and are not afraid to battle through tough times, rarely resigning prematurely.
Studies reveal that Quentin is a morning warrior, with their peak performance around 6 AM — the perfect time to catch them sipping coffee and tricking foes into tactical traps.
Signature Openings
Leak alert: "Top Secret" is Quentin's most wielded—and most effective—opening weapon, boasting almost half of their wins in Blitz and Bullet play. In more classical lines, they have also mastered the Colle System and the Queen's Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation, occasionally surprising opponents with the Sicilian Defense Hyperaccelerated Dragon.
Career Highlights & Stats
- Total Blitz Wins: 15,454
- Total Blitz Losses: 14,058
- Total Bullet Wins: 922, demonstrating remarkable skill in the electrifying 1-minute format
- Overall Tactical Awareness: 85.98% come back after challenging positions, proving resilience aplenty
Recent Chess Battles
Quentin’s most recent victory was a nail-biter against BulletTechnician, featuring the Sicilian Defense: Open Accelerated Dragon Modern Variation. In a game full of sharp tactics and swift transitions, Quentin clinched the win by resignation after a relentless assault.
However, even masters stumble: Quentin's latest loss came in a strategically intricate game versus garicradomir, where a tricky Indian Game variation ultimately proved too much.
Fun Facts
- They have an impressive 52.13% win rate playing White pieces, slightly higher than their 46.68% win rate on Black.
- Despite the heavy chess brainpower, Quentin’s early resignation rate is a modest 0.67% — proving they stick it through to the bitter end.
- If you want to outpace them, try playing around 7 AM when their win rate dips to just below 48%! (Just kidding, don’t count on it.)
- Quentin’s longest winning streak stands at a jaw-dropping 17 games, showing they know how to ride the wave!
In the ever-evolving chess landscape, Quentin Fontaine is a player to watch — a tactical tornado wrapped in a riddle, who somehow manages to keep a smile (and a killer opening) up their sleeve. Whether streaming online or competing in fierce arena battles, this FIDE Master is always ready to checkmate the unexpected.
What You're Doing Well
Quentin, your record of 8 wins to only 1 loss shows strong progress and solid understanding in your games. Here are some highlights:
- Excellent success with a variety of openings — a 100% win rate in key openings like the Sicilian Defense, Dutch Defense, and Nimzo-Larsen Attack indicates good preparation and familiarity.
- Ability to capitalize on winning chances, including some quick tactical finishes and consistent pressure on opponents' weaknesses.
- Recent rating improvement of 90 points in the last month shows you are actively learning and improving your skills.
Areas to Improve
While your performance is encouraging, here are some suggestions to keep gaining stronger results:
- Opening Variety & Deep Preparation: Although you have great results with your favorite openings, expanding your knowledge and depth in less familiar or "Unknown" openings where you suffered your only loss will make your play more versatile.
- Time Management: Your games sometimes show differences in clock usage between moves. Practicing managing your time evenly will help you avoid rushed mistakes in the closing phases.
- Endgame Technique: Some games ended swiftly by resignation or checkmate. Strengthening your endgame understanding often helps convert advantages more reliably and avoid missed opportunities.
- Maintain Consistency: The 3- and 6-month rating trends show some fluctuation. Maintaining steady effort and study can help smooth out dips and raise your overall playing level.
Practical Next Steps
- Review your recent wins with openings like the Sicilian Defense and identify typical plans and tactics you used to win, then try to apply those ideas in practice games.
- Analyze your loss for what caused the setback — even brief games can illustrate how to avoid pitfalls.
- Practice time control games focusing on maintaining balanced pace — use a digital chess clock or app to train.
- Play endgame study drills focusing on common mate patterns and pawn endgames to increase confidence in late-game positions.
You're on an excellent path. Keep studying and playing regularly to build on your solid foundation!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| mrfastko | 93W / 107L / 18D | |
| StockScammer | 75W / 63L / 17D | |
| Adol Christin | 38W / 53L / 13D | |
| challengeyourlife | 64W / 26L / 4D | |
| Toomas Valgmae | 27W / 26L / 4D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2288 | 2479 | 1427 | |
| 2024 | 2248 | 2503 | 1437 | |
| 2023 | 2053 | 2487 | 1463 | 400 |
| 2022 | 2171 | 2459 | ||
| 2021 | 2220 | 2347 | 1279 | |
| 2020 | 2267 | 2287 | 1229 | |
| 2019 | 2078 | 2376 | ||
| 2018 | 2121 | 2239 | ||
| 2017 | 2206 | 2202 | ||
| 2016 | 2233 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 859W / 712L / 114D | 757W / 799L / 113D | 75.3 |
| 2024 | 1202W / 937L / 87D | 990W / 1104L / 138D | 72.9 |
| 2023 | 1280W / 1061L / 151D | 1148W / 1206L / 147D | 72.5 |
| 2022 | 1344W / 1234L / 120D | 1179W / 1338L / 135D | 70.7 |
| 2021 | 825W / 593L / 86D | 706W / 720L / 93D | 75.1 |
| 2020 | 769W / 660L / 104D | 710W / 725L / 90D | 75.2 |
| 2019 | 941W / 744L / 82D | 879W / 791L / 96D | 72.3 |
| 2018 | 974W / 746L / 98D | 894W / 849L / 97D | 76.3 |
| 2017 | 698W / 545L / 90D | 674W / 592L / 81D | 74.8 |
| 2016 | 27W / 19L / 3D | 29W / 16L / 2D | 75.7 |
Openings: Most Played
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 74 | 37 | 36 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Modern | 69 | 30 | 35 | 4 | 43.5% |
| Australian Defense | 65 | 33 | 30 | 2 | 50.8% |
| Amar Gambit | 60 | 34 | 23 | 3 | 56.7% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 57 | 31 | 23 | 3 | 54.4% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 51 | 26 | 23 | 2 | 51.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 51 | 21 | 28 | 2 | 41.2% |
| English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense | 47 | 27 | 19 | 1 | 57.5% |
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 46 | 29 | 17 | 0 | 63.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 45 | 27 | 17 | 1 | 60.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 1528 | 735 | 693 | 100 | 48.1% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 1160 | 557 | 531 | 72 | 48.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 976 | 484 | 419 | 73 | 49.6% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 950 | 484 | 415 | 51 | 51.0% |
| English Opening: Agincourt Defense | 922 | 461 | 403 | 58 | 50.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 841 | 428 | 367 | 46 | 50.9% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 714 | 361 | 324 | 29 | 50.6% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 | 713 | 349 | 323 | 41 | 49.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 682 | 324 | 317 | 41 | 47.5% |
| Döry Defense | 552 | 278 | 247 | 27 | 50.4% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Dutch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Unknown | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| QGD: 2...Bf5 3.cxd5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Elephant Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening: Symmetrical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 17 | 2 |
| Losing | 14 | 0 |