Player Profile: codiograppolo
Meet codiograppolo, the relentless Rapid and Blitz battler with a rating rollercoaster that tells tales of grit, occasional blunders, and persistent comebacks. From a peak Rapid rating of 784 in August 2023 to recent battles hovering around the mid-400s, this player embodies the spirit of chess warfare: never say die, even if your rating sometimes takes a nosedive faster than a queen in a storm.
With over 300 Rapid games logged (312 to be exact), codiograppolo prefers the clandestine allure of the "Top Secret" openings — mysterious even to themselves, given the track record of 43% wins and plenty of adventures lost in between. When opting for classics like the King's Pawn Opening or Queens Pawn Opening, the win rates spike nicely, suggesting there's light at the end of the gambit tunnel.
Blitz and Bullet aren't strangers either, though with fewer games played (just a handful), the player has already snagged impressive peaks of 666 and 422 respectively. Daily chess might be a casual stroll here and there; only one recorded game slipping by with a rating of 400.
Style and Stats
- Playing Style: Loves the endgame, with nearly half of all games reaching that critical phase, and does not shy away from resigning early—maybe just saving dignity (or keyboard keys).
- Tactical Awareness: A true comeback artist with a 69% rally rate when trailing behind. Also a survivor, winning 40% of games even after losing material.
- Temperament: Slightly tilts under pressure (9% tilt factor — hey, who doesn’t?), but finds their zen at 6 PM sharp, when the stars align for perfect checkmates.
Memorable Moments
The latest crowning achievement was a cunning victory by checkmate against backjack21 using the English Opening, showcasing both patience and precision on June 2, 2025. The final position was so elegant it could inspire a thousand chess memes.
Of course, losses happen in the battlefield: a recent painful resignation to aytekinaydin shows even the best have off days. But with a longest winning streak of 5 and a daunting longest losing streak of 9, resilience is the name of the game.
Fun Facts
- codiograppolo wins almost 67% of their games when playing the King's Pawn Opening—because some classics never get old.
- Not a fan of the Englund Gambit, with a 0% win rate in those spicy openings.
- Prefers morning and early afternoon games, with an incredible 89% win rate at 3 PM and 100% at 6 PM — consider scheduling your next match wisely!
All in all, codiograppolo is a determined chess warrior: sometimes victorious, sometimes vexed, but always ready to fight over the 64 squares. Whether it's rapid-fire Blitz or gruelling Rapid games, this player’s journey is filled with surprises, checkmates, and a dash of humor that keeps the pieces dancing.
Keep an eye on codiograppolo—chess could always use another colorful character!
