Johannes Florstedt, aka DerSchachaffe
Johannes Florstedt is not your average chess player; earning the esteemed title of FIDE Master from FIDE, he brings a mix of dedication, tactical wizardry, and a sprinkle of cheeky charm to the 64 squares. Known in the online blitz jungle as DerSchachaffe (The Chess Ape, for the uninitiated), Johannes swings agilely through complex positions with a career peak blitz rating flirting just shy of 2530!
Career highlights & style
With a blitz record boasting over 800 games played and a win rate hovering around 45%, Johannes is a fierce competitor who loves scrappy battles and long endgames—his average winning game lasts almost 78 moves, so patience is his virtue (and maybe a little stubbornness). When pieces go missing, fear not; his comeback rate is a stunning 90%, and if he loses a piece, you might as well start packing your bags because his win rate after losing material is a legendary 100%.
Playing quirks and quirks
Early resignation? Barely—his early resignation rate is a humble 0.46, meaning Johannes prefers to fight tooth and nail rather than tap out early. His psychological resilience shows with a modest tilt factor of 12, proving he’s only slightly prone to the infamous post-move rage face. Interestingly, Johannes shines brightest on Tuesdays and evenings around 8-9pm, with win rates often crossing 50%. Perhaps he's secretly a nocturnal grandmaster in disguise?
Favorite Openings & Rivals
While his actual openings remain a closely guarded secret (yes, really, all games are classified “Top Secret”), Johannes battles fiercely against regulars like im313 and baby_legs. His win rates against some top rivals reach a perfect 100%, but he keeps his friends on their toes with tricky games and a penchant for comeback magic. Rumor has it, his favorite tactic is the “unexpected monkey wrench” throwing off even the sharpest opponents.
In a nutshell
Johannes Florstedt is the kind of player who makes chess both a science and a carnival—serious skill mixed with enough surprises to keep everyone guessing. Whether it’s blitz, bullet, or rapid, this FIDE Master continues to prove that the ape king of chess swings higher than most, never shy of a challenge, and always ready to turn a tough position into a masterpiece.
