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cheVelle

Fargo, ND Since 2009 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟♟♟♟
51.5%- 42.9%- 5.6%
Bullet 1826
4695W 4094L 519D
Blitz 2126
5974W 5171L 663D
Rapid 2168
303W 182L 25D
Daily 1706
539W 142L 36D

cheVelle — A compact chess biography

cheVelle is a battle-tested online chess player best known as a Blitz specialist. Fast, practical and occasionally theatrical, cheVelle has carved out a reputation for sharp opening choices, stubborn comebacks and an appetite for tactical chaos. Preferred time control: Blitz — where instincts, reflexes and a good mouse are worth their weight in points.

Peak (Blitz) rating: 2126 (2026-02-03) — a number that usually makes opponents pause for a second, then blunder immediately.

Career highlights

  • Massive blitz experience: thousands of games and more than 5,800 blitz wins — a testament to persistence and the occasional heroic finish.
  • Longest winning streak: 21 games (yes, that run happened — and yes, lunch was skipped).
  • Most-played opponent: goldcoincollector (385 games) — a rivalry that could be its own mini-series.
  • Frequently lethal in rapid skirmishes and a known threat in Bullet and Daily formats too.

Playing style & strengths

cheVelle is a tactician at heart who thrives in positions where calculation and initiative pay off. Expect:

  • High tactical awareness — a strong comeback rate and a respectable Win Rate After Losing Piece, reflecting resilience under pressure.
  • Endgame persistence — long average decisive games show a willingness to grind in complex endings.
  • Speed and adaptability — favored Blitz play where quick pattern recognition rules the roost.

Fair warning to opponents: cheVelle sometimes resigns early (an Early Resignation Rate worth noting), but when the fight stays on the board the results are entertaining — and often decisive.

Openings & repertoire

cheVelle favors dynamic and sometimes offbeat lines. On both colors you’ll see a mix of classical center-orientated play and surprise gambits.

  • Favorite white approaches: Center Game and the Scotch Game — direct, blunt and practical in Blitz.
  • As Black, cheVelle employs aggressive counters like the Barnes Defense and cheeky weapons such as the Amar Gambit and Benko Gambit to steer opponents into uncomfortable territory.
  • Notable success vs. many mainstream replies — win rates in several popular openings are consistently strong, especially in fast time controls.

If you want a one-line summary: unpredictable openings, relentless middlegame tactics, and endgames you should never underestimate.

Memorable games & a sample puzzle

Here’s a short illustrative game fragment (replayable):

Want to study one of cheVelle’s most-played rivalries? Check out the profile for the most-played opponent: goldcoincollector.

Trends, quirks & fun facts

  • Comeback specialist: cheVelle’s Comeback Rate is impressively high — don’t count the player out after a material slip.
  • Psychological profile: a measurable Tilt Factor exists (yes, even the best tilt sometimes), balanced by long streaks of winning focus.
  • Best hours: cheVelle tends to shine in certain hours of the day — a useful tip if you’re lining up a challenge.
  • Average decisive game lengths are long for Blitz — this player enjoys the fight, even at speed.

Career arc (visual)

For a quick visual of the Blitz journey from early days to peak performance, see the rating chart below:

Blitz Rating216920401910178116512009: 18112010: 19272011: 20082012: 18422013: 17212014: 17682015: 18242016: 18702017: 16942018: 18302019: 20162020: 19312021: 18442022: 18892023: 18602024: 19002025: 19422026: 2126200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Why follow cheVelle?

cheVelle is a great follow for anyone who likes fast games, creative opening choices, and tense tactical scrambles. Whether you’re studying openings like the Center Game or preparing to face the Barnes/Amar gambit family, there’s plenty to learn — and to laugh about when a mouse slip decides the winner.

Challenge, learn, or simply spectate — cheVelle’s games deliver spicy Blitz action.

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