alfio

About Alfio (aka Cicc_u_gnur)

Alfio, known on the chessboard as Cicc_u_gnur, is a rapid chess enthusiast with a rollercoaster rating journey that sure keeps spectators on their toes. Peaking at a speedy 800 in 2023—only to drop and bounce around the 300-400 territory—Alfio’s game style is anything but predictable. With 406 wins out of 506 rapid games, the battling spirit is real, even if sometimes the losses sneak in more often than the draws (only 20, because who settles for a tie anyway?).

Playing Style & Personality

Alfio's style can be described as a delightful mix of cautious persistence and tactical daring. An early resignation rate of just 7.42% hints at a fighter reluctant to give up easily, while nearly half of the games touch on the endgame stage — a testament to the endurance and patience involved. Expect around 43 moves per win, but a longer 57 moves on average in losses, perhaps showing a stubborn refusal to surrender until absolutely necessary.

Interestingly, Alfio has a 100% win rate after losing a piece — proving that even when things look grim, a comeback is always possible. And although the tilt factor is at 7, there’s resilience behind the scenes to bounce back from setbacks.

Favorite Openings (or Opening Adventures?)

• Center Game: Alfio shines brightest here with an impressive 67.7% win rate in 31 games — clearly a favorite gambit or strategy.
• French Defense Normal Variation: Not far behind, 66.7% win rate shows some solid command when playing Black’s classical defense.
• King's Pawn Opening (including Kings Knight Variation): Part favorite, part trusty tool, with solid success rates hovering around 44-52%.
• Leonardis Variation? A bit less lucky there — but hey, no great player accepts defeat gracefully every time!

Recent Battles in the Arena

Alfio's most recent recorded victories are a mix of sharp tactics and opponent resignations—sometimes due to brilliant threats, sometimes due to mysterious game abandonments that leave spectators wondering what happened next. In one exciting rapid clash, he boldly sacrificed a knight in the King’s Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation, forcing the enemy king to dance awkwardly and securing a quick win shortly after with knight forks and queen pressure. Such flair is typical of Alfio’s approach!

Psychological Trends & Playing Hours

Alfio’s best win rates hover around Friday and Sunday, perhaps fueled by weekend energy or caffeine intake. The 15th and 18th hours see Alfio at peak tactical performance (over 56% win rate), while late nights around 23:00 bring a perfect 100% win rate—night owl or just focused post-midnight genius?

Opponent Chronicles

Alfio has faced a crowd of regular rivals with mixed fortunes. For example, jamieo00 is a nemesis so far (0% wins), while chess22837, swounn, and kntlkejepitahh never walk away without a loss. The diversity of opponents and outcomes underscores Alfio’s adventurous spirit — always ready to challenge new foes and learn from losses.

In Summary

Alfio (Cicc_u_gnur) is a spirited rapid chess competitor—equipped with tactical tenacity, occasional gambit bravado, and a record that’s both humbling and inspiring. Whether storming the center with a French Defense or cautiously picking apart opponents in longer games, Alfio’s chess stories remind us all why we play the game: for the thrill, the challenge, and that magical moment of checkmate glory.