Flavio Vendramine

Flavio Vendramine (aka Coyote1989) - Chess Odyssey

Meet Flavio Vendramine, better known in the chess world as Coyote1989, a fighter on the 64-square battlefield with a rollercoaster journey of triumphs, challenges, and strategic adventures. His playing career began with sparks flying around 2021, where he hit a rapid rating peak of 1423, proving he’s no stranger to the heat of competition.

Flavio’s style? Picture a fearless tactician who occasionally listens to the whims of his inner coyote spirit, daring to open with some “Top Secret” and even the elusive King’s Fianchetto Opening, boasting a perfect 100% win rate there—because why not? His favorite battlefield is the rapid format, where he’s rolled up his sleeves for thousands of games, with an impressive win count of 1592 out of over 3190 matches, often outsmarting opponents with sharp moves and creative play.

The journey hasn’t been all victorious marches; losses outnumber wins slightly, and every setback is met with resilience—Flavio sports a comeback rate nearing 69%, a testament to his never-say-die spirit on the board. His longest winning streak stretches to 11 games, an epic run where his pieces danced gracefully; on the flip side, a tough 12-game losing streak reminds us all that even the cleverest coyotes have their off days.

His chess chronicle is dotted with peculiar openings like the B00 King's Pawn Opening—yes, that infamous early h5 move—that has recently led him to a dazzling checkmate victory against augustinerhel, proving that sometimes unpredictability pays off big time.

Off the board, Flavio may be known for a psychological tilt factor of 12 (hey, who isn’t human?), but his best time to strike is around 1 pm, when inspiration and biting hunger for chess glory align. His average game wins come after roughly 53 moves, suggesting he’s comfortable sailing the seas of a long strategic battle, balancing brainpower and patience.

Whether crushing pawns or dodging knight forks, Flavio’s tale is a vivid saga of passion—always learning, occasionally resigning early (about 6.5% of the time, when the coyote senses a trap), and often dazzling audiences with sharp endgames played more than half the time. While his black pieces might win slightly less often than white, his overall fighting spirit shines bright regardless of color.

From bullet blasts to daily classic fights, Flavio's chess canvas is diverse, with peaks soaring to 1600 in daily and a blitz top rating of 1421. His steadfast presence on the online arena, facing thousands of unique opponents (some with hilarious usernames), shows a player who loves the game for what it is: an endless battle of wits, nerves, and sometimes, pure fun.

So, if you stumble upon Coyote1989 in your next game, beware: you might just be caught in a cunning trap or outmaneuvered in a lengthy endgame saga, crafted by a chess player whose love for the game is as untamed as his nickname suggests.

Keep watching the board, keep listening for the coyote’s call!

Notable recent victory: A breathtaking checkmate triumph over augustinerhel via the King's Pawn Opening (B00), with Flavio's black pieces delivering the final blow in an 1800-second rapid duel.

Replay the winning game here