Rafael Weller Paganini

Rafael Weller Paganini (faelzin_543)

Known in the virtual chess arena as faelzin_543, Rafael Weller Paganini is a fighter on the 64 black and white squares with a flair for dramatic sacrifices and cunning tactics. His chess journey has been a rollercoaster of heroic wins and facepalm losses, but above all, it’s been one heck of a ride.

Rating Highlights & Playing Style

Rafael's peak ratings paint a colorful picture: a blitz master rating just shy of 350, a bullet peak flirting with 800, daily grinding near 1280, and a rapid peak topping out slightly above 1040. Though not crushing grandmasters overnight, his style is aggressive and entertaining—especially if you enjoy watching daring piece sacrifices and unexpected comebacks.

A lover of the Bishop's Opening and its tricky variations, Rafael often throws down the gauntlet early in the game, sometimes at the cost of his sanity (and occasionally his queen). His win rates are respectable in bullet and blitz formats—especially considering his cheeky average Blitz win happens in just about 32 moves, while losses tend to drag on almost 50 moves, proving he never goes down without a fight.

Tactical Acrobatics & Psychological Profile

A comeback artist with a notable ~66% comeback rate, Rafael thrives on turning the tables even when the odds look grim. He’s got a tilt factor of 8 (translation: he sometimes grumbles when losing, but hey, who doesn’t?). His best time to rattle opponents? Around 2 pm when the chess gods apparently flash a green light.

Favorite Openings & Battle History

Whether wielding the Bishop's Opening Berlin Defense or charging in with the King's Pawn Opening King's Knight Variation, Rafael keeps opponents guessing. His favorite enemy? Those who crack under pressure—due to Rafael's knack for forcing fast resignations and timed-out defeats.

Recent battles indicate that he's undefeated against some foes like chouffelover and samkun1122, yet has some room to grow against tougher adversaries like dk_captain and the_shadowqueen. But one thing is clear: Rafael’s games never lack excitement.

Memorable Game Highlight

In a recent tournament clash, Rafael executed a jaw-dropping knight sacrifice with 6. Nxf7 that left spectators gasping and his opponent scrambling to keep up. With fierce determination, he transformed the initiative into a victory, finishing strong on move 35. Check out this masterpiece if you want to admire some real bravado on the board.

Fun Facts

• Average games per day fluctuate wildly—sometimes he’s on fire, other days it’s more of a "rookies welcome" vibe.
• He prefers to play blitz and bullet, probably because it matches his bold, quick-strike style (and his coffee-fuelled nerves).
• Endgames are frequent (31% of games), but not always comfortable territory—prepare for unexpected twists!

Rafael might not be the next Magnus Carlsen just yet, but with his daring tactics, surprising winning streaks (up to 5 in a row!), and unmatched spirit, he’s a player worth following—because in chess, it’s not just about winning, it’s about the chaos and charm in between.