Etienne Bauduin FM

Etienne Bauduin - FIDE Master Extraordinaire

Meet Etienne Bauduin, the chess virtuoso who carries the prestigious title of FIDE Master like a knight wields their sword—boldly and with style. Known in online circles as ebncew, Etienne has been dropping pawns and capturing kings since at least 2011, with a blitz rating that has danced from humble beginnings at 1397 all the way up to a blistering 2379!

Etienne's blitz mastery is no fluke. With over 16,000 blitz games logged and a win rate flirting with 52%, this player knows how to think fast and strike faster. Their resilience on the board is legendary, boasting a comeback rate of over 83%, and remarkably, a 100% win rate after losing a piece—because giving up is not in their repertoire.

The secret to Etienne's success? A love for endgames, which show up in nearly 69% of their matches, and an average game length of around 63 moves—talk about fighting to the bitter end! White brings a slight edge with a 53.37% win rate, but make no mistake, Etienne plays black with equal cunning.

When not busy outwitting opponents like herugrim67 or ramessesthe2nd (both poor souls who never scored a victory against him), Etienne is known for maintaining psychological composure with a low tilt factor of 20—a rare feat in the heat of battle. Also, they are known for their humor and grace online, rarely resigning early (only about 2.28% of games), and often going the distance.

Fun fact: Etienne’s longest winning streak is an impressive 31 games, proving that once this master locks in, pawns better watch out! Currently, they’re riding a small but promising winning streak, ready to make more magic happen on the 64 squares.

Etienne's journey continues, with their blitz rating steadily climbing to a peak of 2328 in 2024. Whether it’s rapid, blitz, or daily chess, this grand tactician keeps proving that chess is not just a game, but a way of life.

In short, Etienne Bauduin is a player who mixes deep strategy with lightning-fast calculation and a dash of charm—making chess both a battlefield and a playground.