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 |
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 |