Overview
Allysson Chaves is a fiery National Master known for blitz wizardry and an appetite for complicated, piece‑rich positions. A regular d4 player who often steers games into dynamic structures, Allysson — sometimes spotted online under the handle "Ericeira" — mixes stubborn endgame technique with sudden tactical swings. Preferred time control: Blitz.
Style & Strengths
Allysson's games are long for fast chess — most decisive games average well over 70 moves — which explains why opponents never quite relax even in blitz. Key traits:
- Blitz specialist with a knack for comebacks (high ComebackRate).
- Heavy use of queens and rooks in checks — the "keep the king busy" approach.
- Strong endgame frequency and endurance: many wins arrive after grindy, technical play.
- Psychologically resilient but human — tilt factor shows Allysson can be mischievously dramatic after a streak.
Career Highlights
Allysson rose through the online blitz ranks to earn the National Master title. The rollercoaster includes blistering months and long streaks — a longest winning streak of 17 and a peak blitz performance that briefly touched elite territory for this scene. Fans and rivals alike remember the November surge that produced a personal best.
- Title: National Master (National)
- Preferred time control: Blitz — frequently active and dangerous in short time formats.
- Notable resilience: one of the best comeback rates among peers (doesn't give up).
- Performance over time:
Opening Preferences & Practical Repertoire
Allysson's opening choices reflect a balance of surprise value and reliable systems. As White, d4 is massively preferred; as Black, a mix of Sicilian flavors and modern defenses keeps opponents guessing.
- Favorites with Black (Blitz): Sicilian Defense (multiple lines), Modern Defense (Pterodactyl), Australian Defense.
- Standouts with White: QGD patterns and specialist lines where precise preparation pays off.
- Best win rates in practice: Accelerated Dragon / Maróczy Bind and several Alekhine/Modern sideline successes.
- Fun placeholder term for study: Maróczy Bind
- Try these openings to surprise Allysson: Australian Defense and Pterodactyl Variation
Memorable Opponents & Rivalries
Allysson has a healthy list of repeat opponents — fierce, familiar matches that shaped the record. The most‑played rival is a long‑standing duel with milhomem64.
- Most played: milhomem64 (84 games) — a heated series: many classic clashes. See that profile: milhomem64
- Other frequent foes: mfjackson, jsrossi, marshall_rb.
- Head‑to‑head highlight: a celebrated win vs milhomem64 — View Memorable Win
Notable Games & Study Material
Here’s a short blitz mini that captures Allysson’s taste for central tension, queenside play and a late tactical flourish. Use the embedded PGN viewer to replay it.
- Replay a representative blitz tussle:
- Want more? Explore the peak months and long runs for patterns:
Fun Facts & Placeholders
- Average decisive game length in Allysson’s blitz archive: ~72 moves (yes, really).
- Comeback specialist: high ComebackRate means losing material rarely ends the story.
- SEO‑friendly tags to find this profile: chess, National Master, blitz, Sicilian, Accelerated Dragon, Maróczy Bind, Australian Defense.
- Quick links for exploration: milhomem64 — mfjackson
Closing Line
Allysson Chaves combines patience, unpredictability and a fondness for long, dramatic finishes — the kind of player who will flag you in a theoretically drawn rook ending while making it look intentional. If you’re studying blitz survival or ambitious attacking/technical blends, Allysson’s games are a rich, entertaining resource.