Augustin Robert (aka auguskill)
Meet Augustin Robert, a chess enthusiast whose online handle auguskill carries both promise and playful humility. As of 2025, Augustin has been climbing the ladder in the chess world with gusto, showing a clear passion for Bullet, Blitz, and Rapid formats. While he might not yet be the grandmaster lighting up the top boards, his steady climb to a peak Bullet rating of 749 and a Rapid peak of 787 reveals a player who knows how to mix strategy with speed — and maybe a dash of luck!
Style and Strengths
Augustin’s playing style is a curious blend of grit and flair. With an early resignation rate of just 2.35%, he stubbornly fights till the end, leaning heavily on endgames, occurring in nearly 71% of his matches. The average game length of about 65 moves to victory suggests he’s not one for quick finishes; Augustin prefers to outwit opponents through patience and careful calculation.
With a tactical comeback rate exceeding 83%, our player is no stranger to bouncing back when the going gets tough — losing a piece doesn’t make him fold his gauntlet. His psychological resilience shows through, although he does have a tilt factor of 8, so watch out if you’re trying to psyche him out after a few rough losses!
Favorite Openings: A Buffet of Theories
Augustin loves to dabble in several openings with impressive results:
- Scandinavian Defense (Mieses Kotrc Variation): Clocking a win rate of nearly 60% in Bullet, this opening is a personal favorite and clearly effective.
- King's Pawn Opening (King's Knight Variation): With a 62.5% win rate in Bullet, Augustin strikes hard and fast here.
- French Defense (Knight Variation): A solid choice, boasting a tidy 60% success rate.
- Also notable are the Scotch Game, Queen’s Pawn Opening, and the less conventional Englund Gambit, proving he likes to keep opponents guessing.
Performance Highlights and Quirks
Augustin’s battles are fought mostly against fellow Internet warriors, topping his most-played opponents list with frelait (162 games!) and others like 9chessman01 and r2i1. Fun fact: he has a perfect 100% win record against several less frequent challengers — a statistic he might brag about if he weren’t so humble.
His best time to strike? Around 6 PM, when his win rate spikes past 77%! So if you fancy a match, maybe avoid this hour unless you want to be outfoxed.
Recent Battles: Triumph and Defeat
Augustin’s latest games have been a rollercoaster of epic endgames and tactical pressures. His most recent win, a swift and stylish victory in the Scotch Game, showed the patience and precision that make him a formidable opponent. On the flip side, even masters sometimes stumble — his most recent loss came via a well-executed checkmate triggered by the Scandinavian Defense’s complex play.
In Conclusion
Augustin Robert may not yet be the chess world's next Magnus Carlsen, but his dedication, tactical tenacity, and hearty love for varied openings make him a joy to watch and a tough contender to best. Whether racing against the clock in Bullet or savoring the strategic layers of Rapid, auguskill reminds us all that chess is as much about the journey (and occasional blunders) as it is about checkmates.
