Felipe Ferreira

Felipe Ferreira aka Felip2524

Felipe Ferreira, known online by the enigmatic username Felip2524, is a rapid chess enthusiast whose journey through the 64 squares is as colorful as a mixed bag of opening repertoires. Peaking at a rapid rating of 1121 in early 2021, Felipe has since embarked on a rollercoaster ride of wins and losses, proving that even in chess, life is full of ups and downs.

Chess Odyssey

Starting around 2021, Felipe hopped into the rapid chess scene with a modest rating near 1000, quickly improving, then experiencing some amusing struggles — drifting from 1000+ to the 600s by 2025. With 58 total rapid wins, 57 losses, and a handful of draws, Felipe embodies the spirit of resilience. His longest winning streak is a commendable 4 games, matched by an equally daunting 4-game losing streak, showing that comebacks are part of the game.

Opening Adventures

Felipe doesn’t shy away from variety in openings — from the classic King’s Pawn Opening (9 games, 44.44% wins) to his secret weapon, the Scandinavian Defense (7 games, an impressive 71.43% win rate). He’s also dabbled in cheeky lines like the Sicilian Defense, where he boasts a perfect 100% win rate in his sole game! Clearly, Felipe likes to keep opponents guessing — and occasionally checkmated.

Playing Style & Quirks

Felipe is an endgame enthusiast, reaching the final act in over half his games. His tactical wizardry is evident from a 71% comeback rate after falling behind, though he modestly admits to resigning early about 11% of the time (because who likes wasting precious coffee breaks?). White pieces suit him better with a 53.57% win rate versus black’s 43.33%, and his games average around 52 moves when he wins — a true marathoner on the board!

Best Moves & Memorable Victories

His most recent triumph was a beautiful checkmate against lalchaman in May 2025 — a game featuring clever tactics, queen promotions, and a surgical final blow on move 31 that would make Bobby Fischer nod in approval. Felipe handles pressure well, with his best play typically around noon when his brain is fully caffeinated.

Opponent Chronicles

Felipe has faced a motley crew of challengers. Some opponents like lalchaman, manolete68, and intriguingly named users such as wishthatihadchessiesgirl have succumbed to his strategy more often than not (100% win rate!), while others like listok25 and and28otto have kept him honest. It’s fair to say every opponent leaves the battlefield with a story to tell.

In Short...

Felipe Ferreira’s chess journey is a delightful mix of tactical sharpness, spirited comebacks, and a passionate willingness to experiment. Whether sailing smoothly or navigating stormy waters, he plays each rapid game like it’s a thrilling novel — full of surprises, drama, and that one last brilliant checkmate.

“In the game of chess, sometimes you castle early, sometimes you castle late, but you always have to keep your sense of humor.”