Profile: Carreaux
Meet Carreaux, the chess enthusiast whose career reads like a thrilling mix of heroic battles, strategic gambits, and the occasional “brilliant blunder” – because hey, nobody’s perfect! Starting with a blitz rating hovering around the respectable 900s back in 2016, Carreaux showed early promise as a crafty tactician with a sharp eye for opening moves.
Over the years, Carreaux honed their skills with a particular flair for the King’s Pawn Opening and its King’s Knight Variation, boasting win rates above 54% and 60% in blitz formats. The trusty Three Knights Opening and the Van ’t Kruijs Opening also feature prominently in their arsenal, reflecting a penchant for classical yet aggressive chess. However, there’s a sneaky side too: while they storm through some openings, others like the Indian Game and certain queen pawn defenses remain a bit more mysterious and challenging.
Fast forward to 2025, and Carreaux’s rapid games have reached a peak rating over 1300, though the blitz rating has seen a rocky ride down to the low 200s. This could be attributed to a deep dive into serious study (or perhaps a newfound love for daily puzzles and coffee breaks). Bullet games remain a modest playground; perhaps speed isn’t the priority, but there’s always room for growth.
Playing Style & Quirks
- Endgame Aficionado: Nearly 45% of finished games reach the endgame, showing patience and resilience.
- Tactical Genius: A stellar 100% win rate after losing a piece – Carreaux clearly toys with the idea of “losing a pawn for the win.”
- Psychological Rollercoaster: With a tilt factor of 9, even the most stoic players occasionally want to flip the board.
- Early Resignation Rate: Around 6%, proving they know when to gracefully bow out (or avoid needless suffering).
Notable Recent Battles
One of Carreaux’s shining moments came on May 31, 2025, with a swift victory by checkmate using the King’s Knight Variation of the King’s Pawn Opening — delivering the final blow with a killer queen maneuver. Unfortunately, just a day later, Carreaux met their match in a tough game lost on time against a cunning opponent, reminding us that even the best have their “oops” moments.
Fun Facts
Carreaux’s best hours are around midday and late afternoon, boasting win rates near 50%. Early mornings and late nights, however, might as well be for coffee because the performance dips noticeably. Also, Carreaux has a soft spot (and a high success rate) against certain opponents like botyokz and fazlenadim, but watch out for rivals like awoent and rafi122 who seem to have cracked the code.
Whether slicing through defenses with graceful knight dances or accepting a checkmate with dignity, Carreaux’s journey is a testament to passion, perseverance, and a love for the 64 squares where magic happens.
