FakeSteve

FakeSteve - The Maverick of the Chessboard

Meet FakeSteve, a rapid, blitz, and bullet enthusiast whose chess journey is sprinkled with flashes of brilliance, bouts of unpredictability, and a dash of comedic timing. With a peak rapid rating nudging just under 500 and a tactical comeback rate of 41%, FakeSteve embodies the spirit of never giving up — resilient even when the queen is lost, achieving a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece. Talk about turning lemons into lemonade!

Playing Style & Stats

• Rapid: 105 wins, 96 losses, and 16 draws over 217 games. Average rating around 400-ish (if we eyeball it), with a longest winning streak of 13 games proving FakeSteve can tango for days.
• Blitz: A rollercoaster ride of 145 wins and 138 losses across 287 games, characterized by fearless opening choices and at least some flair.
• Bullet: Short and sweet, 19 wins and 20 losses in 40 games, showing speed but sometimes at the expense of positional sanity.

Opening Love Affair

Kings Pawn Opening appears to be FakeSteve’s weapon of choice, especially in rapid games with over 50 games played and a solid 57%+ win rate. Other favored openings include the Petrov's Defense and the Queen's Pawn Opening Mikenas Defense — both boasting over 70% win rates in rapid time controls. However, the Four Knights Italian Variation seems to be a mysterious zone with never a win to boast (but hey, nobody’s perfect).

The Time Wizard

Surprisingly, FakeSteve’s best hours to strike on the clock seem to be late night sessions, with an incredible 100% win rate recorded at 1 AM and 4 AM. Meanwhile, mornings around 10-14h bring a winning vibe with rates well above 50%. So if you want to challenge FakeSteve, maybe avoid the witching hours — or don’t, if you dare!

Psychological Notes

With a tilt factor of 11, FakeSteve manages to keep calm under pressure — mostly. An early resignation rate of just over 7% means this player fights on, unless the pawns start feeling especially mean. Endgame play is frequent and patient, averaging nearly 40 moves per win, which hints at a love for the subtle drama of late-game finesse.

Memorable Moment

One of FakeSteve’s most recent victories was a brilliant mix of aggressive moves and unstoppable pressure, culminating in a bishop’s dagger check on move 22 that forced an opponent’s surrender. The game showcased sharp tactical awareness, swift exploitation of an opponent’s rookie mistakes, and, of course, FakeSteve’s trademark never-say-die spirit.

Check out the last win for some chess fireworks!

Final Thoughts

Whether outwitting opponents with cunning openings or embracing the chaos of blitz and bullet wars, FakeSteve is a spirited competitor who’s always ready to make the next move — sometimes smart, sometimes cheeky, but always entertaining. Just don’t be surprised if you feel like you’re playing against a grandmaster... or an accidental grandmaster.