Baptiste Artis

Baptiste Artis (baaptman)

From the frantic blitz arenas to the lightning-fast bullet duels, Baptiste Artis has been making waves on the chessboard since 2021. Known in many circles by his username baaptman, Baptiste is not your average chess enthusiast – he's part strategist, part tactical wizard, and part resilient comeback kid.

Rating Journey

Starting in 2021 with a respectable blitz rating of 1384 and a rapid peak at 1510, Baptiste has shown consistent improvement year on year. By 2024, he soared to an impressive blitz peak of 1827, bullet maxing at 1700, and rapid hitting a cool 1687. Although his bullet rating dipped slightly in 2025 to 1616, his blitz and rapid performances remain strong at 1668 and 1646 respectively. Clearly, the knight marches on!

Playing Style & Strengths

Baptiste favors deep endgames, with a keen eye on tactical nuances. His games are rarely short-lived, averaging about 65 moves per win and slightly more in defeat, giving a nod to his stamina. A hallmark of his play is never giving up easily – his staggering 79% comeback rate and near-perfect 99.6% win rate after losing a piece prove that he makes losing look like a temporary inconvenience.

At the same time, Baptiste has a small early resignation rate of just 1.5%, showing his fighting spirit even in tough positions. His games on white pieces win slightly more often (50.75% win rate) than on black (46.92%), perhaps because the first move advantage feels like a warm-up for his brain.

Competitive Record & Memorable Stats

With over 3,100 wins in blitz alone, Baptiste has fought through more battles than a medieval knight and still comes out on top more often than not. His most reliable opening is shrouded in mystery – dubbed the "Top Secret" opening – clearly fitting for a player who loves to keep his opponents guessing.

He’s faced opponents like zlkglitcher and gambit-1990 recently, with mixed results (some wins, some cats chased off the board). Among his frequent foes, he holds an 81% win rate against fistof31 and decent success with several others, showing that while Baptiste is fierce, he appreciates a good rivalry.

When Does He Play?

Baptiste’s chess clock seems happiest in the early morning hours, boasting an 80% win rate at 4 AM – perhaps fueled by a late night coffee or sheer brilliance when the rest of the world sleeps. Also, prime time sessions hit his stride around 8 and 9 AM with over 55% wins, proving that the early bird really does catch the rook.

Psychological Profile

Like every hero, Baptiste isn't immune to the occasional tilt, but he keeps it in check with a solid tilt factor of 8. Whether rated or casual, his win difference hints he prefers the heat of rated battles but occasionally lets his guard down in casual mode - or maybe he’s just enjoying the game with fewer stress wrinkles.

In Summary

Baptiste Artis is a resilient and improving chess warrior who brings tenacity, tactical hype, and a sprinkle of mystery to each game. Whether blitzing through an onslaught or patiently grinding an endgame, he's a player who embodies the spirit of chess: brainpower, persistence, and a touch of fun. Watch out world, baaptman is here to play – and maybe, just maybe, to checkmate you before your coffee even kicks in.