Charles Galofre - FIDE Master Extraordinaire
Meet Charles Galofre, also known in the chess underworld as Charlie101, a player whose chess journey reads like an epic saga of cunning strategy, rapid ascents, and bullet-speed tactics. Awarded the title of FIDE Master, Charles takes the battlefield with unshakeable confidence, a penchant for long endgames, and a knack for comebacks that would make Houdini jealous.
Rating Rollercoaster
Starting off with modest ratings in rapid (1303 in 2020), Charles quickly skyrocketed to a rapid peak of 2124 by 2022, maintaining an impressive unbeaten streak in recent years. His blitz and bullet ratings reveal a fierce competitor: at the bullet format, he reigns supreme with ratings pushing past 2400 in 2024-2025, while blitz play sees him flirting with the mid-2300s, proving he is no stranger to fast-paced tactical melees.
Playing Style & Stats
- Endgame Enthusiast: Charles averages over 66 moves per win, proving he loves the marathon more than the sprint.
- Comeback King: An astounding 84% comeback rate and a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece demonstrate Charles’s indomitable spirit.
- Psychological Warrior: With a tilt factor of just 32, our FM keeps cool under pressure, even if his rated wins versus casual wins show a little temper tantrum (-31.6%).
- Win Streak Legend: Once strung together a 36-game winning streak, because why stop when you’re on fire?
Stats Worth Bragging About
Over the years, Charles has amassed well over 1,800 bullet wins and several hundred blitz wins, carving a reputation for relentless attack and resilient defense. His opening performances remain shrouded in "Top Secret" strategies that have netted him a stellar 92.7% win rate in rapid games - sounds downright unfair to opponents!
Off the Board
When not plotting intricate gambits, Charles seems to perform best in the wee hours between 11am and 1pm, and is no slouch on Tuesdays or Sundays, the days when victory is most likely to come knocking. Whether he’s sipping coffee or psychoanalyzing the opponent's move patterns, Charles's love for chess is only matched by his ability to keep opponents guessing.
All hail Charles Galofre, a player who doesn't just play chess, but breathes it, lives it, and occasionally trolls it with style.