Arthur Silva (arth3217) - The Chess Contender with a Dash of Swagger
Meet Arthur Silva, a chess player whose journey through the 64 squares is as dynamic as his rating swings! Bursting onto the scene in 2024 with a modest Rapid rating of 464, Arthur quickly ramped up his game by 2025. With impressive scores across Daily (546), Rapid (547), Bullet (557), and even Blitz (416), Arthur isn't just playing chess—he's making statements.
A Tactical Mind and a Slightly Mischievous Streak
Arthur boasts a remarkable 65% comeback rate, proving he’s never one to throw in the towel early—even if his early resignation rate is a cheeky 7.7%. Lose a piece? No problem! Arthur wins 100% of the time after losing a piece, turning adversity into opportunity like a true chess ninja.
Opening Repertoire: Where the Magic Happens
Preferring to keep opponents on their toes, Arthur’s masterstrokes include the Four Knights Game and the Center Game, boasting win rates north of 60%. He’s also got tricks up his sleeve with the Englund Gambit and fancied variations like the Petrovs Defense Steinitz Attack Symmetrical Variation that’ve delivered him 100% wins in Daily games. Not to brag, but Arthur’s challenging opening theories and making new ones daily.
Competitive Spirit and Rivalries
With a total of over 500 Rapid games played, Arthur holds an almost perfectly balanced win/loss record (155 wins, 154 losses). His longest winning streak is 8 games, and currently, he’s riding a mini-streak of 1—always ready for the next challenge. Among his favorite sparring partners are khaa-labresoa (win rate 83%), and there’s an exciting ongoing battle with sofiaconferences, whom he has defeated 100% of the time.
Style, Psychology, and quirks
Arthur’s games average about 58 moves per win, reflecting a deep strategic play style that favors the long haul. His endgame prowess shines through almost half the time he plays. However, this warrior has a tilt factor of 6, showing he’s human after all—though his casual vs rated game win difference of 47.6% hints he lights up the board when it counts.
When to Catch Arthur?
Peak performance hours? He’s a night owl with a 63% win rate at 2 AM and a cozy 60.7% at 9 PM. Monday mornings are surprisingly fruitful with close to 59% win success. Beware if you challenge him at 1 PM or 3 AM though—as his win rates dip there (0% and 0% respectively)!
