Antonios Pavlidis GM

Antonios Pavlidis - The Grandmaster Tale

Known in the chess universe by the enigmatic alias Faqade, Antonios Pavlidis has ascended to the lofty rank of Grandmaster under the watchful eye of FIDE, the global chess authority. But this isn't just any Grandmaster – it’s a player with a flair for strategy, resilience, and a penchant for dazzling checkmates that leave opponents blinking in disbelief.

Early Moves and Meteoric Growth

Antonios began his recorded journey in the bullet format (fast-paced games where reflexes meet chess intellect) around 2012 with an initial rating of 1361. Less than a year later, he was soaring past the 2300 mark, proving that quick thinking was his game. The ascent didn’t stop there: by early 2021, Faqade hit a stunning bullet peak rating of 2729, and in blitz he peaked even higher at 2788.

The Multi-Time Control Maestro

Focused not only on rapid and ultra-rapid bullet and blitz battles, Antonios also shines in the Rapid time control with a peak rating of 2945 - a number that might just be a secret code for "I dominate when the clock ticks faster."

Longer formats such as Daily chess show a quieter but steady competitor with a respectable max rating of 2063, proving patience is also part of the repertoire.

Style and Strengths

Trivia fans rejoice! Antonios boasts an outstanding come-back rate of over 81% — meaning when the odds look grim, this Grandmaster flips the board in style (literally in his mind, not on the table). His resilience is supported by a strong win rate after losing a piece and a relatively low tendency to suffer one-sided defeats.

Analyzing his average moves per win (~69) versus loss (~73) suggests Antonios enjoys deeply strategic endgames, rather than quick-fire finishing moves — a cerebral warrior truly weaving intricate battles.

The Winning Streak and Opponents

He once ran a brilliant streak of 21 wins in a row – not just chipping away at pawns but probably the chess equivalent of a marathon runner sprinting to glory. Not one to get flustered, his tilt factor (a measure of emotional impact from losing) is a calm 10, which in Grandmaster speak reads as “Zen-like serenity.”

Among the most frequently faced opponents, some like "gmjoey1" and "eax" are well acquainted with his cunning moves. Against these foes, results are a mixed bag, but overall his winning percentages across the board hover impressively above 55% at Top Secret openings (his favorite, naturally).

Recent Triumph

His most recent victories include a crushing checkmate against Scott-fox21 in a Nimzo-Indian Defense, executed flawlessly in just 37 moves — the kind of game that makes chill run through your opponent’s spine.

Fun Facts

• Best time to catch Antonios playing: 7 AM, probably fueled by coffee and dreams of queen forks.
• Preferred lobby: The mysterious "Top Secret" opening repertoire where he maintains a cool 58.6% win rate in bullet chess.
• White pieces advantage: Winning almost 59% of the time when playing white, he knows how to seize the initiative.
• Psychology: Despite the fierce battle on the board, he's not a big fan of early resignation, quitting only about 5% of the time.

In a Nutshell

Antonios Pavlidis, aka Faqade, is a chess Grandmaster with a killer mix of rapid-fire reflexes, strategic depth, and psychological resilience. Whether under the pressure of a ticking clock or in the slow burn of longer games, Antonios keeps the kings trembling and the spectators entertained. Watch this space: the games of Faqade are a chess fan’s delight and a puzzle for opponents to solve — or else get checkmated in style!