Félix Beaunoyer - The Relentless Strategist
Meet Félix Beaunoyer, a chess player with a style as intriguing as his rating graph! Known online as FelixBeaunoyer, Félix commands the 64 squares with a blend of patience, resilience, and occasional bouts of early resignation (hey, nobody’s perfect – his EarlyResignationRate clocks around 7.4%).
A Journey through the Ratings
Félix’s peak ratings shout phrases like "I’ve been there, seen it, and sometimes lost to it." His best Blitz rating soared to a respectable 955 back in April 2020 — a testament to his fast-paced battle skills. In rapid and daily formats, he’s been dancing around the 500-600 zone, showing steady commitment and a hunger to improve, despite a noticeable slip in Blitz this past year.
Playing Style & Stats
- Win rates hover just below 50% in Blitz and Rapid, but Félix shines brightest in Bullet and Daily games where his win rates can reach above 60%.
- His games average about 42 moves to victory, proving Félix is no quitter and enjoys the long strategic scrimmage.
- Félix’s comeback rate is impressive at nearly 67% — losing a piece? No worries: he still has a fighting chance!
- He performs best on Thursdays and has a special affinity for early morning blitz battles around 4AM, possibly fueled by strong coffee or midnight snacks.
Favorite Openings: Eclectic but Effective
Félix doesn't stick to just one flavor; he’s a culinary master of openings! His favorites across formats include:
- Giuoco Piano Four Knights Game – undefeated with a blazing 100% win rate in Blitz and Bullet (guess Félix loves classical Italian cuisine!).
- King's Pawn Opening – this remains his reliable workhorse, especially in Daily chess, boasting over a 70% win rate.
- Bishop's Opening and Queen’s Gambit Declined (Queens Knight Variation) show Félix’s strategic depth and willingness to take on traditional challenges.
Memorable Moments
One recent highlight was a clever victory by resignation against amogcraft-inactive, where Félix’s Black pieces orchestrated a slow strangling dance culminating in opponent’s capitulation. Watch the game here for a lesson in perseverance and tactical finesse.
Rivalries & Records
Félix’s most frequent opponent is w4fw4f, with 72 battles fought — a rivalry both intense and instructive. His win rate here is a respectable 63.9%, proving he holds his ground well. Against some like amogcraft-inactive, he boasts a 100% victory rate, showcasing his ability to punish consistent foes.
The Psychology & Quirks
Despite some tough losses and a temperament tilt factor of 6, Félix often bounces back quickly. He tends to resign earlier than average when feeling the pressure, but hey — “knowing when to fold is knowing when to grow.” His performance tends to dip slightly in rated versus casual games, proving the nerves are real!
In a Nutshell
Félix Beaunoyer is a determined and spirited chess enthusiast who balances the art of attack and defense with a tactical mindset. He knows how to engage in long duels and isn’t afraid to try new openings or strategies. Whether blitzing on a Sunday night or unleashing rapid assaults at dawn, Félix keeps the chessboard lively and unpredictable.
Chess.com profile is lucky to have him, and so is the game itself.