Prince

Prince (aka aspincho) — The Relentless Chess Adventurer

Few players embody the spirit of chess battles quite like Prince, known online as aspincho. With a journey marked by daring openings, thrilling comebacks, and a penchant for tactical fireworks, Prince is the player your chess guru warned you about.

Rating Rollercoaster & Stats

Starting from humble beginnings around a rapid rating of 493 in 2024, Prince’s peak rapid rating soared to an impressive 622 in May 2025. While bullet and blitz ratings have seen their ups and downs — with blitz maxing out at 380 and bullet flirting with 346 — there’s no doubt Prince enjoys all game formats, especially the longer, thought-provoking rapid and daily games, where patience and planning shine.

Overall, Prince boasts a solid rapid record with 147 wins, 121 losses, and a sprinkling of 6 draws. Blitz and bullet offer a wilder ride, but hey, who said chess had to be boring?

Signature Openings

• Rapid: The Kings Fianchetto Opening is Prince’s pièce de résistance, rocking an amazing 85.7% win rate in 7 games — talk about wielding the bishop like a royal guard. The French Defense Knight Variation also delights with a sharp 78% success rate.
• Blitz: Prince’s blitz weapon of choice is the Queens Pawn Opening Mikenas Defense, boasting a hearty 71.4% win rate. Nimzowitsch Defense is flawless here, undefeated in two quick games.
• Daily & Bullet: Some eclectic tastes, ranging from classic King’s Indian Attack to more offbeat lines, proving Prince’s versatility and willingness to experiment.

Playing Style & Quirks

Prince doesn't just play chess — Prince lives it. Known for a low early resignation rate (just 2.37%), this player fights until the bitter end. The average winning game lasts around 50 moves, showing patience and an affinity for deep strategizing, while losses tend to drag on longer, reflecting a stubborn defense even when the going gets tough.

With a penchant for comebacks — a stellar 62.3% comeback rate — Prince embodies the motto, “Never say die.” That said, the tilt factor sits nicely at 8, meaning even after setbacks, Prince keeps calm and carries on.

Best Time to Challenge the Prince

If you want to catch Prince at their sharpest, set your alarm for 8 PM (best time of day to play). Win rates peek impressively high between noon and mid-afternoon, with a near-perfect 100% win rate at 8 PM — no pressure, right?

Recent Memorable Duel

In a recent rapid battle against Manexian, Prince skillfully navigated the Queens Pawn Opening Mikenas Defense. After tense positional play, the opponent abandoned the game at move 19 as Prince's coordinated pawns stormed forward and the king took refuge — a convincing victory showcasing Prince's knack for applying pressure until the opponent crumbles.

Opponents Beware!

With over 100 games versus top opponents like babashabh, Prince’s win rate hovers near 47%, proving battling these rivals is never dull. Against many others, Prince has maintained spotless records or near-flawless winning streaks — clearly, a fearsome foe on the virtual battlefield.

In summary: Prince chesses with heart, humor, and heroics. Wins, losses, and the occasional draw all fuel this player’s ongoing grandmaster saga. So whether it’s blitz, bullet, rapid, or daily, Prince is a name to remember – for all the right reasons!