Cyprien

Cyprien: The English Opening Enthusiast with a Tactical Punch

Meet Cyprien, a formidable chess player known for conquering the chaotic battlefield one move at a time. With a peak Bullet rating of 2044, a Blitz peak at 2014, and an impressive Rapid max of 2055, Cyprien wields the chessboard like a seasoned tactician wielding a perfectly sharpened sword.

Starting out as a humble Bullet player (hovering around 1200 in 2020), Cyprien quickly stormed through the ranks, showcasing an impressive climb by 2025—turning pawns into queens and opponents into mere spectators. His journey is a rollercoaster of wins, losses, and the occasional draw (because even gladiators need a breather).

What sets Cyprien apart? Aside from a laser-sharp opening repertoire favoring the English Opening King's English Variation and the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Main Line, Cyprien boasts a whopping 82% comeback rate after losing a piece! Not a bad stat for a player who manages to smile while his queen gets captured.

Cyprien tends to be an endgame lover, with an endgame frequency of over 84%—because why rush the finale when you can savor the tension and make your opponent sweat? His average game length often stretches to about 80 moves per win, proving he’s patient enough to make every pawn push count.

His psychological resilience is admirable, maintaining a tilt factor of 13 (a decent score for those who battle nerve-wracking time scrambles). Interestingly, his best time to play is the mysterious 1 AM hour—perhaps his brain switches into "chess wizard" mode when the world sleeps.

Battle-tested and Ready

Cyprien's recent victories have been as crafty as a fox in the henhouse. One notable win featuring the English Opening Anglo-Scandinavian Defense was sealed by a tactical blow that left his opponent scrambling while the clock ticked down.
Watch the game here!

But beware! Even grand explorers of the 64 squares stumble. A recent loss invited by onyx76 ended on time, illustrating that sometimes the clock is the fiercest competitor.

Opponents beware: Cyprien has faced many, from casuals to jagged veterans like “12dola” (258 battles) and “walter_white777.” Performance varies, but recent stats show his game is a mix of clever strategy, sharp tactics, and occasionally, time-pressure-induced madness.

Chess Style Snapshot

• Prefers playing White, winning approximately 53% of those games
• Doesn't shy from Black, maintaining a respectable 47% win rate
• Resigns early rarely, just 1.3% of games (he fights till the very queen drop)
• Average game length is a marathon with 80 moves to win, proving endurance

So who is Cyprien? A knight of the knightly English Opening, a ruthless tactician willing to bounce back against the odds, and an endgame connoisseur who dominates the slower battles with graceful precision. He plays the clock as much as the pieces, proving chess isn’t just about mind games, but also the thrill of time-tested survival.

Keep an eye on this player—you might just witness a legendary comeback or a dazzling queen sacrifice at 1 AM!