Christian Del Negro

Christian Del Negro (chrisdn93)

Christian Del Negro is a passionate chess player who has been navigating the battlefield of 64 squares with a mix of tenacity and occasional flair since 2021. Known in the online chess community by the username chrisdn93, Christian's style combines strategic patience with bursts of tactical awareness—sometimes resembling a grandmaster in disguise, other times more like someone who just loves the game enough to keep coming back for another round.

Playing Style and Strengths

Quick to admit a modest early resignation rate of about 8%, Christian prefers a balanced approach to the game, with roughly 45% of his games advancing to the endgame stage. His average winning game lasts about 49 moves, showing that he values a well-earned victory rather than quick tricks. Christian is equally comfortable with White and Black pieces, scoring approximately 50% wins as White and 44% as Black.

Ever the optimist, Christian boasts a spectacular comeback rate near 64%—he's the kind of player who doesn't just fold when losing a piece but tries to turn the tide and often succeeds. This mix of resilience and determination keeps opponents on their toes.

Rating Journey

Christian's chess rating has seen some rollercoaster moments. His peak rapid rating reached 856 in January 2023, displaying his strongest moments early on. Although recent rapid ratings hover around the mid-500s to 700s mark, his daily chess form continues to impress with a peak of 1344 in early 2025. Blitz and bullet ratings are admittedly on the lower side, but hey—everyone has a format they like best!

Favored Openings

Famous for his love of the Bishop's Opening, Christian has used it nearly 100 times in rapid games, winning about 60% of those battles. He also frequently employs the Scandinavian Defense on Black, turning to its closed and Mieses Kotrc variations as reliable weapons. The Vienna Game Falkbeer Stanley Variation shines with a solid 65% win rate for him, proving he's comfortable both on familiar turf and in sharp tactical lines.

Recent Memorable Game

In one stunning recent rapid encounter, Christian dazzled his opponent with a daring knight sacrifice in the Vienna Game, forcing a resignation after just 11 moves. Check out that victory here—because who doesn't love a good sacrificial attack to spice up the day?

Personality & Preferences

Christian prefers to play his best chess in the wee hours of the morning (3 AM is his magical "best time"), a likely reason why his tilt factor—a measure of frustration—is capped at a manageable 9. He's a fighter who has learned that losses happen, but the key is to enjoy the game and celebrate each win, no matter the magnitude.

Fun Fact

Despite a nearly even ledger of wins and losses in rapid formats (more or less 423 wins to 425 losses), Christian keeps at it with a grin—because chess isn't just about the numbers, it's about the stories behind each move.

Whether you catch him playing rapid, daily, or occasionally blitz and bullet, Christian Del Negro is a vivid example of a player who thrives on passion and perseverance, ready to turn any chessboard into a battlefield for fun, learning, and the elusive thrill of checkmate.