Welf Aumann - FIDE Master Extraordinaire
Meet Welf Aumann, also known in the chess universe as Blue_Ratatoeskr – a formidable FIDE Master who dances on the 64 squares with a blend of precision, endurance, and a pinch of mystery.
With a blistering blitz peak rating nudging close to 2517 in 2025 and bullet games topping out at 2304, Welf is a speed demon who thrives under the pressure of ticking clocks. Their rapid game performance, boasting an 84.6% win rate across 13 games, shows they’re no stranger to deep strategic battles either, though they keep the daily and classical games as a more leisurely stroll.
Welf’s win-loss-draw ledger is a rollercoaster: over 7,600 wins and a stubbornly close 8,391 losses in blitz alone, proving that chess is not always a fairy tale, but more of a thrilling saga filled with ups and downs. Their longest winning streak of 10 games reveals moments where the pieces magically align, and a current streak of 2 indicates they’re still riding a wave of success.
This player doesn’t give up easily – displaying an astounding 85% comeback rate after being down, paired with a legendary 100% win rate after losing a piece (take that, pessimists!).
Welf’s style is a marathon rather than a sprint, averaging 66 moves to secure a win, and even longer before tasting defeat. Their games are marked by frequent endgames, a true test of patience and skill, where their expertise shines brightest.
Known for early resigning only 0.3% of the time (because sometimes it’s just polite to save everyone’s time), Welf’s psychological game is solid with a low tilt factor of 14 – just the right amount of fire without burning the board.
Off the board, Welf has a quirky list of opponents including “fgmmanucrush” and “captainhunt,” against whom they maintain a respectable winning record, showing versatility and adaptability against a multitude of challengers.
In a world where knights and pawns often dictate fates, Welf Aumann is a master tactician, a resilient competitor, and a chess raconteur whose story continues to captivate fans.
So if you see Blue_Ratatoeskr coming, it might just be time to keep your wits sharp and your pieces safer than your coffee!