Roberto Assumpcao FM

Roberto Assumpcao - FIDE Master

Meet Roberto Assumpcao, the chess virtuoso who has earned the prestigious title of FIDE Master, a badge of honor from the international chess federation. Roberto, also known in the chess world as Assumpcaos, has been conquering the 64 squares with a swift blend of tactical brilliance and psychological resilience — well, most of the time.

Starting as a modest rapid player with a humble 1995 rating back in 2020, Roberto didn’t stay there for long. By 2021, the number spiked dramatically to over 2400 in rapid games, reflecting an intense hustle and a serious upgrade in skills. Blitz is also a playground where Assumpcaos flourishes — with peaks past 2300 Elo and an aggressive playstyle that sometimes burns opponents faster than a lightning bolt (pun intended).

Roberto’s style is like a good mystery novel: sturdy and long, with an average of around 74 moves per win in rapid games, meaning you’re in for a thrilling ride if you face him. With a comeback rate of 87% and the incredible ability to win every single time after losing a piece (no pressure, right?), Roberto keeps opponents on their toes. A tilt factor of 12 is low enough to show that frustration is for mere mortals.

When it comes to openings, Roberto has a secret weapon—hundreds of games under the belt with a mysterious "Top Secret" opening line that boasts around a 52%+ win rate in rapid and an even snazzier 53%+ in blitz. Opponents beware: “Top Secret” might just be the code you never want to crack.

Though on some days the bullet rating whispers humbly (~1800 max), it’s clear Roberto prefers to take a calculated tour through the rapid and blitz circuits, where wins and draws stack up like trophies. He currently sports an impressive all-time blitz win record of nearly 7000 games, proving stamina and dedication.

Off the board, Roberto’s psychological edge shines in his almost perfect comeback rate and 100% win rate after losing a piece. That’s like getting knocked down and then putting on a boxing clinic. It’s safe to say Roberto could teach a masterclass in “Losing a piece but not losing the game.”

So, whether you catch him at 6 AM (his highest win rate hour—humble brag), or on a Thursday afternoon, challenge him if you dare. Roberto Assumpcao’s chess journey is a testament to grit, surprises, and a little chess magic wrapped up in a FIDE Master’s title.

Fun fact: Roberto’s longest winning streak hit 13 games, proving that once he’s on fire, even the Grandmasters better watch out!