Sébastien Abello (basquou) - National Master
Sébastien Abello, known in the chess world by the username basquou, proudly carries the title of National Master. A maestro of the board, Sébastien has dazzled opponents with a blend of tenacity, strategic depth, and an uncanny ability to bounce back from tough spots—boasting a spectacular comeback rate of nearly 89% and a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece. Talk about turning lemons into lemonade on the chessboard!
Starting from a modest blitz rating of 1338 back in 2015, Sébastien rocketed up to a peak blitz rating of 2469 in 2016, proving that lightning-fast instincts and rapid-fire moves are his playground. Not content with blitz alone, Sébastien’s performance in daily and bullet formats shows a versatile and adaptable player who can survive both marathon battles and lightning duels. With average game lengths around 70-77 moves, patience clearly plays a starring role in his strategic symphony.
Known for his endgame prowess (he engages in endgames almost 80% of the time), Sébastien is the kind of player who invites you to a long dance of maneuvers and outsmarts you when you think it's over. With a sizable longest winning streak of 17 games, he’s demonstrated that once he gets on a roll, you better put a comfortable chair next to the board.
Sébastien’s trademark "Top Secret" opening strategy keeps opponents guessing — and judging by a win rate above 53% in blitz and a staggering 78% in daily games, it’s a secret worth keeping. This elusive style, combined with a psychological Tilt Factor of 14, shows a player who stays mostly cool under pressure but never shy away from fiery battles when the stakes get high.
Off the battlefield, he’s faced down some tough rivals, including '2011king' and 'alekspachalov99', and while results vary, one thing is for sure — Sébastien’s chess journey is a testament to passion, perseverance, and a hint of mystery. Whether wielding the white or black pieces, his win rates speak to a consistent, thoughtful player who finds victory in strategy and a little bit of flair.
When not plotting checkmates, Sébastien presumably enjoys the finer things in life—perhaps sipping coffee while pondering his next move or celebrating wins with a grin that says, "I saw that trap coming."
