Teodor-Cosmin Nedelcu (Cocolino31)
FIDE Master & Chess Enthusiast
Teodor-Cosmin Nedelcu, widely known by his chess alias Cocolino31, is a formidable FIDE Master who has made a name for himself across multiple time controls. With an aggressive style and tactical awareness bordering on supernatural, Teodor-Cosmin is as comfortable dispatching opponents in bullet games as he is in rapid and blitz formats.
From 2020 onward, Teodor-Cosmin has dazzled chess communities with a peak bullet rating of an astonishing 2812, proving that when the clock ticks quickly, his brain ticks even faster. His blitz peak rating sits proudly at 2685, showing consistency in rapid-fire matches, and his rapid peak hovered around 2347 back in 2020. A true chameleon of chess time controls, he even maintains a 2000 rating in daily chess – because who says you can’t be both lightning-fast and a patient strategist?
Playing Style & Stats
Known for an impressive 61.18% comeback rate and a penchant for long, thoughtful endgames (averaging about 57 moves per result), he balances cunning calculation with a healthy dose of psychological warfare. His tilt factor is a modest 12, but don’t let that fool you — he finds his best moments early in the day, especially around 10 AM.
Teodor-Cosmin’s opening repertoire boasts a delicious array of defenses and attacks, with strong success in the Slav Defense Exchange, the Queen’s Gambit Declined Modern Variation, and several variations of the Sicilian Defense. In bullet, he shows particular prowess with the Reti Opening Sicilian Invitation and the Slav Defense Exchange, consistently maintaining win rates around or above 50% in high volumes of games.
Anecdotes & Highlights
One of his most recent masterpieces featured a checkmate finish in a tense bullet battle using the Alapin Sicilian Defense. The match lasted a mere 42 moves but was packed with tactical fireworks that would make even Kasparov nod in approval.
Despite being a warrior at the board, Teodor-Cosmin knows how to laugh at chess’s quirks. When asked about his 29.86% early resignation rate, he joked: "Sometimes it's just smarter to say 'checkmate for breakfast' and start fresh." Whether it's a tricky position or a brilliant setup, he reminds us that chess is ultimately about the joy of the game – and sometimes the comedy of errors.
Recent Incredible Feats
- Crushing a 2654 rated opponent with a swift checkmate in a 43-move bullet clash
- Maintaining a dominant 2963-2431 win-loss record in blitz
- Managing a winning streak as long as 21 games — talk about stamina!
Whether you’re a seasoned player seeking inspiration or a casual fan marveling at a chess wizard, Teodor-Cosmin Nedelcu is a name to watch – a mix of tenacity, tactical brilliance, and a love for the game that transcends the sixty-second clock.
Check out his games, and remember: if you dare face Cocolino31, be prepared for fireworks!