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artichaud FM

Playing Since: 2016-11-12 (Inactive)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Rapid: 2206
54W / 31L / 12D
Blitz: 2230
7441W / 6725L / 798D
Bullet: 1972
21W / 15L / 0D

FIDE Master artichaud: The Chess Connoisseur with a Secret Opening!

Meet artichaud, a dedicated FIDE Master whose blitz prowess has dazzled opponents since 2016. Starting with humble beginnings around 1500 rating, this tactical magician skyrocketed to a peak blitz rating of 2400 in 2018. With over 14,000 blitz games under their belt, artichaud proves consistency and stamina are not just for marathons, but for marathon chess sessions as well.

While the world may know many grandmasters, artichaud’s style is uniquely theirs: a blend of resilience and ruthless precision. Their 83.3% comeback rate reveals a fighter who laughs in the face of adversity – losing a piece is merely a temporary setback before the comeback tour begins. Early resignation? Rare as a unicorn with only a 1.06% rate. Endgames? A whopping 75% endgame frequency shows that if you want a quick finish, you’re in the wrong game.

Ever wondered what opening secrets a FIDE Master keeps? With the highest-rated opening classified as Top Secret (exceeding 14,900 games!), their repertoire is a mystery even to the most seasoned chess detectives. However, a sneaky peek shows a penchant for the Indian Game Yusupov Rubinstein System and Modern Defense Averbakh Variation making cameo appearances – both met with 100% win records in official games.

Psychologically, artichaud's Tilting Factor of 11 reminds us they’re human – perhaps getting a little miffed at 11 out of 100 bad moves – but don't be fooled; their best play time is midnight, when the chessboard turns into their midnight playground. Curiously, their ratings dance up and down, with recent blitz ratings hovering near the 2200s and rapid inching up into the 2300s, proving that time controls are just different stages for their creative battles.

And on the battlefield? artichaud has recorded legendary streaks, including a 19-win streak to dazzle fellow competitors and keeps a fresh winning dance with a current 2-game streak. Classic chess grind or bullet blitz, there's no shortage of fight or flair here.

For those who like the specifics, here’s a cherry from their recent victories:

“Victory by resignation after a strategic tussle in the Indian Game - proving once again that kings beware of artichaud’s relentless pressure!”

Whether it’s bluffing with a “Top Secret” opening or sharp endgame tactics, artichaud is a player who balances technique with a pinch of enigmatic charm. The FIDE Master title is just the glitter on top of a chess iceberg that is full of surprises and relentless passion. A true warrior of sixty-four squares, remember the name artichaud – because on the board, anything but boring happens.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
Khun Soe Min 24W / 32L / 3D
chocolate dark 36W / 17L / 1D
Barnabás Emődi 10W / 35L / 1D
Cseke Ricsi 20W / 23L / 2D
anatolihakobyan 24W / 16L / 4D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 1972 2230
2024 2229 2206
2023 1733 2261
2022 2086
2021 2291 2200
2020 2275 2308
2019 1873 2121
2018 2087 2299
2017 1998 2155
2016 2053 2088
Rating by Year201620172018201920202021202220232024202523081733YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 17W / 15L / 4D 20W / 16L / 0D 59.9
2024 30W / 31L / 4D 29W / 31L / 6D 73.2
2023 15W / 7L / 0D 9W / 10L / 1D 65.6
2022 35W / 54L / 4D 40W / 45L / 0D 71.9
2021 873W / 709L / 96D 838W / 750L / 112D 70.0
2020 832W / 657L / 80D 774W / 716L / 89D 69.8
2019 563W / 456L / 51D 493W / 530L / 67D 71.4
2018 1141W / 998L / 73D 1028W / 1077L / 124D 71.8
2017 378W / 312L / 46D 358W / 339L / 47D 71.5
2016 37W / 24L / 2D 36W / 26L / 4D 74.9

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 1433 715 652 66 49.9%
Czech Defense 736 366 329 41 49.7%
Scandinavian Defense 729 374 319 36 51.3%
English Opening 530 250 249 31 47.2%
Diemer-Duhm Gambit (DDG): 4...f5 477 256 207 14 53.7%
French Defense 407 218 172 17 53.6%
Modern Defense 395 205 164 26 51.9%
French Defense: Winawer Variation, Advance Variation 311 151 150 10 48.5%
Caro-Kann Defense 300 149 134 17 49.7%
French Defense: Burn Variation 282 142 127 13 50.4%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amazon Attack 4 3 1 0 75.0%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 4 3 1 0 75.0%
Amar Gambit 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Scotch Game 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense 2 1 1 0 50.0%
QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Dutch Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Neo-Gruenfeld: 4.Bg2 1 1 0 0 100.0%
French Defense: Advance Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Colle: 3...Bf5, Alekhine Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scandinavian Defense 11 7 4 0 63.6%
Ruy Lopez: Exchange Variation 5 4 1 0 80.0%
English Opening: Symmetrical Variation 4 1 3 0 25.0%
Modern 4 2 1 1 50.0%
English Opening: Agincourt Defense 3 3 0 0 100.0%
Döry Defense 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Caro-Kann Defense 3 1 1 1 33.3%
English Opening: Drill Variation 3 1 1 1 33.3%
Alekhine Defense 3 1 1 1 33.3%
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation 3 1 1 1 33.3%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 19 0
Losing 11 3