Profile
ElProfesseurTournesol is a chess player who brings science, spectacle, and a dash of Tintin-esque whim to the board. Known for blazing fast decisions in the heat of the blitz, he treats every game like a small laboratory experiment, often with a theatrical flourish and a wink to the audience. While deft at tactics, his real strength lies in turning pressure into clever endgames and surprising resourcefulness from the clock.
Playing style at a glance:
- Preferred time control: Blitz.
- Blitz peak rating: 2627 (March 30, 2025).
- Longest winning streak: 11 games; Longest losing streak: 12.
- Top opponents by game count: Never_walk_alone, Steo Hat, fualls2, Volodymyr Molyboha.
For a quick visual of his Blitz journey, see the placeholder chart:
.Career Highlights
- Blitz peak rating reached 2627 on 30 March 2025.
- Bullet peak rating reached 2727 on 14 February 2025.
- Rapid peak rating reached 2451 in March 2023.
- Multiple strong showings across 2022–2025 with sustained improvement in Blitz open play.
Opening Repertoire and Style
ElProfesseurTournesol favors a varied, sharp repertoire. In Blitz, he has explored lines from the Caro-Kann to aggressive Sicilian paths, and he trusts the QGD and Italian setups with confident practical play. Notable openings include:
- Caro-Kann Defense
- Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation
- QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4
- Sicilian Defense (other lines)
- Italian Game: Two Knights Defense
- Scandinavian Defense
Streaks and Focus
- Streaks: Longest Winning Streak 11; Current Winning Streak 1; Longest Losing Streak 12; Current Losing Streak 0.
- Opponents he's faced most often include other strong club players with repeated showings like never_walk_alone, steohat, fualls2, and volodymyrmolyboha. Never_walk_alone is a frequent foe and sparring partner.
- Time of day and approach: enjoys late-night blitz marathons but often makes the best move around 07:00, per his preferred timing heuristics.
Playing History and Style Snippet
A quick data-inspired snapshot shows a steady climb through 2022–2025 across Blitz, Bullet, and Rapid formats, with a particular flourish in Blitz during the 2023–2025 period. See the full ledger in the opening performance section above, or view a quick PGN sample if you like:
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