Chess Profile: Matheus de Souza (Batheuso)
Meet Matheus de Souza, better known in the chess circles as Batheuso, a relentless fighter on the 64 squares who proves that perseverance beats perfection any day. Sporting a dynamic and ever-evolving style, Matheus embodies the spirit of a seasoned competitor who’s not afraid to experiment, learn, and claw his way back from tough positions.
Rating Rollercoaster & Playing Peaks
Starting with a Rapid peak rating just shy of 1000 in late 2023, Matheus has steadily improved, pushing his Rapid rating well beyond 900 in 2025—a testament to hours spent sweating over tactics and endgames. His Daily chess prowess reached a peak of 1200 in 2024, while his Blitz flair hit a solid 1009 the same year. Bullet chess? Well, let's say it’s a work in progress with a peak of 537, proving Matheus is more a strategist than a speed demon.
Signature Openings & Strategies
Matheus favors classic lines with a twist: the Three Knights Opening and King’s Pawn Opening with Kings Knight Variation bring him almost a 56% win rate in Rapid games. Scotch Game devotees beware—Matheus skillfully navigates its complexities, using it as a battleground for tactical fireworks and positional maneuvering. His love for the Four Knights Game varieties shows a preference for solid, yet sharp play.
Comeback Kid & Battle-Tested Veteran
With a staggering 81.92% comeback rate, Matheus rarely folds under pressure. Lost a piece? No problem—he bounces back close to half the time with a 47.27% win rate after such setbacks. His resilience is legendary, even if his tilt factor (9) suggests he can momentarily channel the drama queen in those nail-biter moments. Fortunately, his current losing streak is just one, so the comeback train keeps chugging!
Favorite Playing Hours & Superstitions
Like a true maestro, Matheus strikes best around 5 PM, when his win rate peaks near 64%. Mondays and Wednesdays are also days he feels chess magic flowing, winning more than half his battles. Early morning blitzes? Maybe not his forte, as the win rates dip—but hey, everyone has their sweet spots!
Recent Glory & Battles Lost
Matheus recently sealed a stunning victory against sj0bbie with a checkmate in a Scotch Game Schmidt Variation—proof that his attacking skills pack a powerful punch. Losses against tough opponents like sivapr47 serve as fuel for his relentless improvement.
Quirky Stats & Fun Facts
- Longest winning streak: 11 games (because once Matheus catches fire, there's no extinguishing him)
- Average moves per win: 63 - patience is a virtue and apparently a winning plan too
- Early resignations rate: 7.41% - even legends know when to save their energy for the next fight
- Prefers to close games with checkmate (309 wins by mate!) rather than timeouts or resignations, showing a flair for the dramatic finale
Matheus de Souza’s journey is a vibrant blend of grit, learning, and a touch of chess humor. Whether he's dismantling defenses or petting the knight after a narrow defeat, Matheus keeps the spirit of the game alive: every loss is a lesson, every win a story worth telling.
"In chess, as in life, sometimes you’re the knight, sometimes you’re the pawn – but it’s how you play the game that counts."
