Nico Wngel

Profile Summary: Nico Wngel (aka dergoldeneengel)

Meet Nico Wngel, better known in the chess universe as dergoldeneengel — a rapid maestro and relentless tactician, armed with a peak Rapid rating of 1275. Whether casually darting through Blitz or methodically conquering Rapid, Nico’s chess journey is a rollercoaster packed with surprising twists, cunning strategies, and just the right pinch of “Did they really just do that?”

Starting off his recorded adventures in 2020 with a humble yet promising Rapid rating around 1160, Nico quickly showed that resilience is his middle name. Despite a few bumps along the way (including a rating dip and some tough losses), every comeback is sweeter with a comeback rate of nearly 65%. That's right: when life—or chess—takes a piece, Nico has mastered the art of turning the tables with a solid 42% win rate even after losing material. Talk about keeping your cool under pressure!

His blitz battles are a wild ride—sometimes explosive, sometimes contemplative—highlighted by a respectable peak Blitz rating of 959. Fun fact: Nico has a perfect record in the Scandinavian and Scotch games in Blitz (yes, 100% win rate over several attempts). Clearly, he’s a student of the classics who knows how to mix old-school theory with modern flair.

When it comes to the Daily games, Nico hasn't shied away, hitting a peak Daily rating of 844. And, in Bullet, where milliseconds separate kings from pawns, Nico soared to 903 at his best — again showing that quick thinking and fast fingers are in his repertoire.

Nico’s style? Think of a chess detective: slow to give up (only ~5.7% early resignation rate), often dragging games into deep endgames (57.5% endgame frequency), and battling it out over a hefty average of 61 moves per win. Not to mention, he’s a white-figure virtuoso with a white win rate just above 50%, though never one to be underestimated on the black side either.

His longest winning streak? An impressive 12 games—perhaps a sleepless night filled with brilliant sacrifices and dazzling checkmates. And against opponents, his imaginative play has earned him many flawless records (100% wins against a handful of players), making him a fearsome adversary to those who dare to test their mettle.

Recent Highlight Reel

Just recently, dergoldeneengel delivered a smooth checkmate victory in a Rapid game, showcasing a classic Nimzowitsch Defense battle. From quick knight maneuvers to queen promotions, Nico’s execution was so slick it made chess clocks seem nearly useless. Check out the finish: a brilliant rook mate that left the opponent seeing stars (and no escape).

Playing Hours Wisdom

If you want to catch Nico at his best, set your alarm early—his prime chess hours seem to hover around the 5 AM hour, when strategic genius and the fresh morning breeze collide.

In Conclusion

Whether grinding through rapid heats, lightning blitzes, or daily ponder-fests, Nico Wngel (dergoldeneengel) is a chess force to be reckoned with. His journey teaches us that even angels with the golden touch sometimes face setbacks—but with strategy, style, and a good dash of humor, checkmate is always around the corner.