Antoine Bournel - International Master, AKA ChainedDowntohell
Antoine Bournel, wielding the mighty title of International Master from FIDE, is a force to be reckoned with on the chess battlefield. Known online as ChainedDowntohell, Antoine's blitz rating has danced impressively between 2400 and a blazing peak of 2686 in August 2023—talk about heat on the clock!
His style? Think of a player who refuses to resign early (zero early resignations here!), fights in the trenches of the endgame (an astonishing 84.23% endgame frequency), and engages in long duels averaging around 77 moves per victory. This endurance tester is no stranger to grueling battles that test nerves and brains alike.
Antoine's tactical wizardry is as fierce as his nickname suggests, boasting a comeback rate near 87%. If he loses a piece, don't count him out; almost half the time he turns the tables. However, his tilt factor is a modest 5, proving he's mostly cool-headed—though we imagine "hell on a chain" might have moments of fiery passion over the board.
When does Antoine strike? The data speaks clearly: 10 PM sharp is prime time for his finest performances, with an impressive 66.7% win rate at 22:00 hours. Whether it's a Tuesday blitz or a casual Friday Bullet, Antoine blends flawless strategy with a dash of unpredictability—especially in Chess960, where he recently won a tricky game against GothamChess by resignation after a sharp assault!
With over 230 blitz wins logged and an opening repertoire shrouded in secrecy (462 games of mysterious "Top Secret" openings with just under a 50% win rate), Antoine is a master of keeping opponents guessing. His record screams resilience and relentless fighting spirit, having survived and thrived against a wide range of challengers from the everyman to specialists.
Lost a game recently? Sure, even Antoine has his off days—as shown by a couple of tough battles lost on time or by resignation—but true to his fighting nickname, he bounces back quickly, refusing to be chained down for long.
In summary, Antoine Bournel is the kind of chess warrior who blends stubborn resolve with tactical brilliance, making every game a thrilling saga. Keep an eye on ChainedDowntohell—because this IM plays with fire and always brings the heat!
Check out his most recent thrilling victory in Chess960, where he outplayed GothamChess in a fiery endgame and sealed the win by resignation!
Coaching Feedback for Antoine Bournel
Hi Antoine, your recent games show promising potential, especially in complex Chess960 positions. Here are a few key points and suggestions to help you improve further:
Strengths
- Opening initiative: You often take the initiative early, pushing your opponents onto the defensive.
- Time management: You generally maintain a healthy balance of time usage; this is crucial, especially in longer time controls.
- Resourcefulness: You manage to navigate challenging tactical positions with creativity, often capitalizing on your opponent's mistakes.
Areas for Improvement
- Positional decisions: In some games, you allow your opponent to seize key squares or gain a stronghold (especially in the middlegame). Focus on increasing control of central and critical squares early on.
- Piece coordination: Coordination among your pieces can be improved to prepare better for middle and endgame transitions. Avoid isolated or undefended pieces that can be targeted.
- Endgame technique: Some losses suggest opportunities to sharpen your endgame skills, including pawn structure management and king activity.
- Opening repertoire study: Since you play Chess960, solidifying understanding of typical middlegame themes from various Chess960 setups might help consolidate your advantage after the opening.
Suggested Next Steps
- Analyze losses to identify critical turning points—sometimes a single inaccurate move leads to a decisive disadvantage.
- Work on strategic training with emphasis on positional understanding and pawn structures.
- Practice endgame exercises regularly, especially common scenarios encountered in your games.
- Experiment with different Chess960 openings and study their typical plans to increase your comfort and confidence with unfamiliar starting positions.
Example Highlight
In your recent victory against RobertSkytte, you demonstrated tactical alertness by winning material early with moves like Bxb7 and Bxa8. This kind of sharp, tactical thinking is a great strength to further develop.
Keep building on your tactical skills while steadily improving strategic understanding. This balanced approach will help you elevate your overall play!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Aradhya Garg | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| Georgios Ketzetzis | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| Dennis Wagner | 1W / 1L / 0D | |
| Gennadii Gutman | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| Georgios Souleidis | 1W / 1L / 0D | |
| Jose Martinez | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| nitpicker | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| Aleksandr Rakhmanov | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| Volodya Torosyan | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| Vjacheslav Weetik | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ernesto Solana Suarez | 5W / 2L / 0D | |
| Alexander Rustemov | 0W / 5L / 0D | |
| gunsberg | 1W / 2L / 0D | |
| Mamikon Gharibyan | 0W / 3L / 0D | |
| Sergei Iskusnyh | 2W / 1L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2641 | |||
| 2024 | 2250 | 2556 | ||
| 2023 | 2565 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36W / 45L / 2D | 44W / 36L / 3D | 74.8 |
| 2024 | 64W / 43L / 7D | 48W / 55L / 7D | 81.9 |
| 2023 | 34W / 27L / 2D | 34W / 32L / 2D | 82.1 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Gambit | 39 | 24 | 14 | 1 | 61.5% |
| Modern | 19 | 8 | 11 | 0 | 42.1% |
| Barnes Defense | 18 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 50.0% |
| Australian Defense | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 50.0% |
| English Opening | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Dutch Defense | 12 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 41.7% |
| French Defense | 12 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 50.0% |
| English Opening: Drill Variation | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 45.5% |
| Bird Opening | 11 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 36.4% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 44.4% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 9 | 0 |
| Losing | 5 | 1 |