Felix Violleau (aka FelixVllo)
Once upon a chessboard, Felix Violleau emerged as a rapid and blitz battler whose rating journey could be described as a thrilling rollercoaster ride with a few loops and dips along the way. Reaching a rapid peak rating of 1362 in December 2020, Felix has tasted the sweet nectar of victory and endured some bitter defeats — because every grandmaster was once a beginner, right?
Fast Facts & Playing Style
- Peak Ratings: Rapid: 1362 (Dec 2020), Blitz: 994 (Jan 2021)
- Overall Rapid Record: 13 wins, 24 losses, 3 draws
- Blitz Record: 0 wins, 2 losses (blitz might just be Felix’s nemesis)
- Longest Winning Streak: 2 games
- Longest Losing Streak: A hefty 7 games (ouch!)
- Favorite Openings: Excels with the King’s Pawn Opening, boasting a 100% win rate in some variations — now that’s confidence!
Felix favors a methodical approach, with an average of around 72 moves per win — patience is a virtue, after all. His endgame frequency sits at a solid 50%, suggesting he’s no stranger to the tense final stages of the game. He’s also quite the resilient fighter, boasting a comeback rate of 46%, proving that giving up is not an option!
The Psychological Side
With a tilt factor of 7, Felix acknowledges the emotional rollercoaster chess players face. His best time to strike fear into opponents? Around 10 PM—claiming the night shift advantage with a perfect 100% win rate at 22:00 hours! When the rest of the world sleeps, Felix is busy strategizing — or maybe just munching on late-night snacks.
Memorable Battles
Felix’s most recent victory was nothing short of a checkmate masterpiece using the Mieses Opening, edging out opponent Angelevoll with flair on April 14, 2025. In contrast, not every match ended in glory; some battles saw him fall to tricky defenses like Petrovs' Three Knights Game and even the dreaded “Undefined" openings — a reminder that every player’s path winds through both sunny and stormy chess weather.
What’s Next for Felix?
With a steady passion for the game and a record reflecting fierce commitment, Felix Violleau continues to grow, learn, and occasionally send opponents packing with his sharp attacks. Whether pressing forward with kings pawn advances or weathering the storm of losses, Felix’s chess journey is an adventurous tale still unfolding—check, mate, and all!
