International Master CFLchess: The Grand Strategist of Club Chess for Life
Meet CFLchess, an International Master recognized by FIDE and a true tactician who’s been dazzling the chess world since at least 2015. With a sharp mind and a flair for dramatic comebacks (a remarkable 76.73% comeback rate!), CFLchess turns even the gloomiest positions into stunning victories — or at least tries to, because let’s face it, even IMs have their "Oops" moments.
Starting with humble blitz ratings near 1300, CFLchess catapulted to a peak blitz rating of 2324 by April 2019. Bullet and daily games have their own tales — a bullet peak rating of 1983 and a steady daily of 1777. Quite the sprint and marathon player combo! Despite a tilt factor of 7 (hey, anyone who’s faced the agony of a knight fork knows the struggle), the resilience and creativity shine through.
Style & Stats
- Playing Style: Loves endgames (72.76% frequency) and prefers to squeeze wins over 60 moves on average. White pieces bring a 56.43% win rate; black pieces, an even stronger 57.55%. CFLchess doesn’t back down easily, resigning early only about 5.45% of the time.
- Longest Winning Streak: A hearty 12 wins in a row — probably fueled by caffeine and sheer willpower.
- Win Record: An overall blitz record boasting 126 wins out of 216 games with a solid 58.33% win rate in the “Top Secret” opening repertoire (which remains a well-guarded mystery, naturally).
- Tactical Wit: The recovery after losing a piece happens over half the time with a 52.81% success rate. Losing doesn’t mean giving up here — it’s a plot twist waiting to unfold.
Favorite Opponents and Nemeses
CFLchess has tussled multiple times with opponents like pedrocaracas, idjano, and night_sha, scoring an impressive 83.33% win rate against idjano and 80% versus night_sha. Yet, some foes still manage to frustrate — better luck next time, senhoreu and chrisiangrubert!
The Most Recent Showdown
In their latest recorded battle (January 4, 2020), CFLchess wielded a classic Ruy Lopez to calm black’s defenses, ultimately securing a victory by resignation. A disciplined finish in just under two minutes of blitz time control — true proof that sometimes patience and precision beat the clock.
Fun Fact
Despite mastering the rapid and blitz realms, CFLchess apparently finds the morning hours a bit sluggish, with win rates dipping around 10:00-12:00, but the magic really kicks in during the afternoon and late night hours — peak performance hits 17:00 sharp with a perfect 100% win rate during that golden hour. The motto? "Wake me up when it’s time to win."
All in all, CFLchess is not just a competitor but an endearing mix of resilience, skill, and a subtle sense of humor when the pieces don’t fall the right way — proving that chess is, after all, a game for life.
Check, mate, and chuckles included!