Célido Ricardo

Célido Ricardo - The Dynamic Chess Adventurer

Meet Célido Ricardo, affectionately known in the chess world as Celido, a player whose journey through the 64 squares is as colorful as it is determined. From humble beginnings with a rapid rating wandering between 331 and 981 in early 2024, Celido has steadily climbed the ranks to reach a solid peak Rapid rating of 981 by May 2024—a rating that suggests a player just shy of unlocking their full potential.

Don't be fooled by Celido’s sometimes roller-coaster rating graph. The rapid ratings tell a tale of persistence, battling through nearly 2,000 rapid games with a commendable win tally of 860 wins against 835 losses and 63 draws. Not bad for someone who clearly suffers from "analysis paralysis" now and then, averaging about 52 moves to victory but hanging in tough even through losses that drag beyond 66 moves on average.

In the blitz arena, Celido’s style is feisty — a respectable peak blitz rating of 770 achieved in July 2024 — and while the wins and losses are almost neck and neck (140 wins and 149 losses), the player’s tactical awareness shines with a remarkable 74.27% comeback rate after setbacks. Evidently, this is a player who never says die, and who finds great joy turning games around like a magician pulling rabbits from a hat.

By contrast, Celido’s daily chess games paint an even more victorious picture: a peak rating north of 1111 in March 2025 and an impressive 234 wins versus 126 losses. This shows a strategic, patient approach — slow and steady wins the race, with nimble opening selection like the Queens Pawn Opening variations shining with nearly 72% win rate in certain lines. And let’s not forget that astonishing 100% win record in some rare “Undefined” openings—because why stick to the book when you can rewrite it?

Opening Repertoire & Style

Celido shows a hearty fondness for classical openings with a twist:

• Bishops Opening in rapid games boasts a win rate above 52%, proving that forcing your bishop into the fray early is a favored trick.
• Sicilian Defense French Variation showcases strong attacking instincts with a win rate close to 56% in rapid battles.
• Queens Pawn Opening variations demonstrate strategic depth especially in daily games, revealing an ability to grind out wins in protracted battles.

Yet, there’s a playful side evidenced by dabbling in the Englund Gambit and the whimsical Van 't Kruijs Opening—chess’s way of saying, “let’s shake things up!”

Psychology & Personal Quirks

Celido’s psychological battlefield on the board is equally fascinating. A mild tilt factor of 9 suggests some fiery passion—perhaps occasionally cursing a knight’s wayward leap—but nothing that dampens the fighting spirit. The best time to face Celido? Early mornings around 6 AM, when the mind is sharpest and the coffee cup is fullest. Beware rookies who challenge him late at night; those hours show a dip in win rates, possibly caused by too many late-night analysis marathons or maybe an overzealous palate of midnight snacks.

Memorable Recent Battles

Among recent gladiatorial encounters, Celido’s victory over MthoX97 in an intense Italian Game ended with a graceful resignation. Celido’s ability to coax opponents into hopeless positions—with relentless bishop pressure and tactical strikes—earned this scalp after a marathon 39-move duel.

Of course, not all battles end in glory; recent losses to MaloSas and WarrenPark8 remind us that every warrior faces trials, and Celido’s ongoing quest is as much about learning as it is winning.

Final Checkmate

With over 1,200 wins across all formats and an enduring love for the game, Célido Ricardo embraces chess with a mix of seriousness and humor—a truly tireless player steadily honing his craft. Whether closing out a game by checkmate, resignation, or timeout, Celido remains a proud contender, forever finding joy in the clash of minds on the checkerboard battlefield.