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falchimarcelo

Playing Since: 2024-11-20 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Daily: 875
3W / 4L / 0D
Rapid: 705
871W / 828L / 106D
Blitz: 451
1562W / 1535L / 127D
Bullet: 202
20W / 22L / 0D

falchimarcelo: The Unstoppable Optimist of the Chessboard

Meet falchimarcelo, a chess player who embodies perseverance in every move and optimism in every match. While their rapid rating currently hovers around the mid-500s and climbing, falchimarcelo’s journey is not about instant glory but about steady growth peppered with hard-fought battles and learning opportunities—an approach that’s both humble and heroic.

Rating & Style Highlights

  • Peak Rapid Rating: 651 (November 2024)
  • Peak Blitz Rating: 542 (May 2025)
  • Peak Daily Rating: 892, proving patience is a virtue
  • Peak Bullet Rating: 442, because sometimes speed is all about style over substance

Falchimarcelo's play style is as versatile as a Swiss Army knife, favoring careful endgames (nearly half their games reach the delicate final stages) and maintaining an average of about 55 moves in a winning rapid game. This patient approach reflects a player who believes that slow and steady wins the tournament.

Opening Repertoire: A Blend of Tradition and Adventure

Not one to shy away from classical lines, falchimarcelo frequently plays the Queens Pawn Opening and King's Pawn Opening King's Knight Variation, maintaining win rates around or above 50% in rapid games. Equally brave in blitz, falchimarcelo’s notable success with the Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation (59% win rate in 211 games!) shows a knack for tricky, strategic battles.

Battle Record & Psychological Fortitude

With nearly 1,300 rapid games under their belt and a nearly even split of wins and losses (642 wins vs. 610 losses), falchimarcelo knows the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat intimately—and wears both proudly. An impressive 61.5% comeback rate after getting behind showcases fighting spirit; this is the player who doesn’t just fold and sigh but rises like a phoenix on the chessboard.
A tilt factor of 12 suggests occasional emotional rollercoasters, but hey, who doesn’t get a little flustered when the queen sneaks off the board unexpectedly? Their best time of day to click “Play” is 8 AM – obviously when the mind is freshest and coffee strongest.

Memorable Moments

Their recent rapid victory against llbmatty, sealed by a graceful resignation, showcased falchimarcelo’s ability to patiently squeeze the opponent out with solid positional play and tactical awareness. Despite some recent losses by resignation or checkmate, falchimarcelo’s resilience keeps their passion and rating ticking upward.

In Summary

In the vast world of chess warriors, falchimarcelo is the friendly competitor who fights smart, learns from losses, and celebrates each win with infectious enthusiasm. Whether it’s rapid, blitz, bullet, or daily, they tackle every game with a blend of strategic savvy, a dash of humor, and an unwavering love for the royal game. Keep an eye on falchimarcelo – the best is yet to come, and the checkmate may be a few moves away!


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
gurmail0615 0W / 1L / 0D
smondal199 1W / 0L / 0D
bharaniakella 0W / 1L / 0D
sanzhar001356 1W / 0L / 0D
herebrad_68 1W / 0L / 0D
el_morga 1W / 0L / 0D
tokyo_kyotohiroshima 1W / 0L / 0D
chessmalnicht 0W / 1L / 0D
bobbyormand 0W / 1L / 0D
murat1177gurkan 0W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
vitofael 184W / 114L / 12D
saethrumz 2W / 3L / 1D
dxxdu0 0W / 5L / 0D
jj-pb 1W / 3L / 0D
tezared 2W / 2L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 209 473 601 875
2024 199 214 483 859
Rating by Year20242025875199YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 736W / 609L / 66D 653W / 712L / 59D 53.4
2024 70W / 75L / 16D 74W / 78L / 14D 57.7

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Modern Defense with 73 34 34 5 46.6%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 68 36 30 2 52.9%
Kings Pawn Opening 62 30 29 3 48.4%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation 60 30 27 3 50.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System 54 20 26 8 37.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation 50 30 14 6 60.0%
Scandinavian Defense 50 25 23 2 50.0%
Philidor Defense 46 20 25 1 43.5%
Queens Pawn Opening 44 26 17 1 59.1%
Sicilian Defense 42 18 21 3 42.9%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation 245 141 97 7 57.5%
Sicilian Defense 226 109 109 8 48.2%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation 115 53 55 7 46.1%
Modern Defense with 115 51 59 5 44.4%
Englund Gambit 99 50 45 4 50.5%
Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System 83 45 33 5 54.2%
Queens Pawn Opening 64 30 31 3 46.9%
Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense 63 34 29 0 54.0%
London System 62 28 32 2 45.2%
Indian Game 57 15 39 3 26.3%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Petrovs Defense Classical Cozio Attack 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Modern Defense with 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Sicilian Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation 6 5 1 0 83.3%
Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Indian Game 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Sicilian Defense 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Reti Opening 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Englund Gambit Mosquito Gambit 1 0 1 0 0.0%
French Defense Exchange Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Blackmar Gambit 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Philidor Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Scotch Game 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 9 0
Losing 12 1