Elia Mickaeal (aka elmcik7) - The Chess Adventurer
Meet Elia Mickaeal, a chess player whose journey through the 64 squares is as unpredictable as a squirrel on espresso. With a peak Rapid rating of 1187 back in 2016, Elia soared like a tactical eagle, only to later glide through the ranks with both grace and occasional chaotic flair.
Elia’s gameplay is a blend of creativity and resilience. Known for embracing the Bishop’s Opening Berlin Defense with a 66.67% win rate in Rapid games, and showing a knack for the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation in Blitz with solid results, this player enjoys throwing their opponents into unfamiliar territory — probably confusing themselves as much as anyone else.
Their style? A calculated mix of patience and hustle, with an average of 40 moves for wins and nearly 60 moves for losses, meaning Elia is happy to drag battles on — maybe to catch the opponent snoozing or just to savor the agony of an intense endgame. White pieces hold a slight edge, winning 43.02% of games, while Black’s stone-cold defense wins nearly 40.74%.
Despite a bit of a losing streak tendency (longest losing streak: 11 games), Elia is no stranger to comebacks, boasting a comeback rate of almost 67%. So if they lose a piece, expect a fierce fight back, or at least a desperate attempt — because surrendering early isn’t really their thing, though they do indulge in early resignations about 7% of the time when the going gets tough.
Off the board, Elia’s best time to strike chess victory is late at night — around 11 PM — the magical hour when the brain’s endgame wizardry seems to awaken and the opponents are probably half asleep. No wonder Elia’s current winning streak is a mystery — after all, chess and caffeine consumption at midnight often have unpredictable outcomes.
Recent Highlights
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Latest Win: A dazzling checkmate over RollaThor with the French Defense Knight Variation, showcasing tactical brilliance and a flair for dramatic finishes.
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Latest Loss: A tough timed ending against HannaMoegster, proving even the best have to watch the clock sometimes.
When not battling kings and queens online, you might find Elia exploring new openings or mixing it up with the Englund Gambit and the King’s Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation, keeping opponents on their toes and self-answering the question: “What will elmcik7 do next?”
A player with heart, humor, and a pinch of endgame madness — Elia Mickaeal continues the quest for chess glory, one move at a time.
