Francisco Neto

Francisco Neto (ciscoviski) - The Chess Adventurer

Meet Francisco Neto, known in the arena of 64 squares as ciscoviski, a player whose journey through the chess ranks resembles an exhilarating rollercoaster – thrilling, unpredictable, and sprinkled with moments of brilliant tactics and occasional “Oops!”-worthy blunders.

With a peak Rapid rating soaring to 417 as of June 2025, and a blistering bullet high of 502, Francisco is no stranger to fast and furious chess battles. His style could be best described as a mix of calculated aggression and spirited resilience, boasting a remarkable comeback rate of 63.1% — proving that even when the chips are down, this player bounces back with flair.

Opening up the chessboard, Francisco prefers the classics and the less trodden paths alike. In Rapid games, he’s shown a strong affinity for the King's Pawn Opening - King's Knight Variation (a respectable 61.9% win rate), and the feisty Alekhine's Defense (about 61.5% wins). He occasionally ventures into the curious world of the Three Knights Opening (a whopping 66.67% success!) where his flair for subtle positional nuances shines. Bullet games reveal even more daring — a perfect 100% win record with the Caro Kann Defense and the Nimzowitsch Defense Declined — talk about delivering surprises at lightning speed!

When asked about his best time to play, expect Francisco to laugh and reply, "1 AM, when the world sleeps but the pawns keep marching." His win rate at this hour? A perfect 100%. Clearly, nocturnal inspiration is his secret weapon.

Though no grandmaster yet, Francisco’s rapid climb and fearless approach have earned him fierce rivalries and loyal fans. His longest winning streak of 13 games hints at a fierce competitor who can maintain blazing form. He doesn’t shy away from the gritty endgames either, entering these complex battles nearly half the time (46.57%), where his patience and tactical sharpness come alive.

For all his competitive fire, Francisco isn’t afraid to resign early about 7% of the time — a humble acknowledgment that sometimes, it’s best to save energy and start plotting for the next skirmish. With a current winning streak just beginning, the chess community watches eagerly for his next dramatic encounter.

Recent Memorable Game Highlight

Recently, Francisco clinched a thrilling victory against hockeyboy1797 showcasing his mastery in the Three Knights Opening. For those who love tactical fireworks, the game was a dazzling display culminating in a resignation at move 20 — proof that “ciscoviski” can turn a complex position into a convincing triumph before coffee time.

But hey, even the best fall sometimes. His most recent loss came by checkmate at the hands of nick210202, reminding us all that in chess, humility and humor go hand in hand.

Francisco Neto's chess story is far from over. With passion, persistence, and a sneaky sense of humor, he’s determined to turn more games into epic tales — proving once and for all that whether bullet, rapid, or daily, chess is not just a game but a grand adventure.