Sofie Vuylsteke

Sofie Vuylsteke (fiek002)

Meet Sofie Vuylsteke, better known in the chess realm as fiek002, a player renowned for her persistent spirit and enigmatic "Top Secret" openings that keep opponents guessing (and sometimes scratching their heads).

Rating & Performance

Since 2022, Sofie has been steadily climbing the rapid chess rating ladder, starting from 547 and reaching a respectable peak of 818 in 2024. Blitz rating has seen an impressive rise as well—going from a modest 162 in 2022 to a punchy 423 in 2024 (a clear sign she’s faster than her rating suggests!).

Playing Style & Psychological Profile

With an Early Resignation Rate sitting at a humble 3.14%, Sofie is the kind of player who fights till the last pawn drops. She is no stranger to long battles, averaging 60 moves per win and even more in losses, reflecting her tenacious, never-say-die attitude. Her white pieces have a slight edge with a 47.12% win rate compared to 44.72% with black, showing she can handle either side like a true strategist.

Sofie's Comeback Rate is a staggering 63.93%, and get this—her win rate after losing a piece is an unbelievable 100%. That’s right, give her a piece, and she’ll probably win the game. She clearly knows how to turn tragedy into triumph, making her opponents think twice before grabbing any free material.

Beware the tilt though! Sofie's Tilt Factor is 13—chess isn’t just dead serious for her; a little emotional rollercoaster keeps it spicy. Luckily, her rated vs casual win difference is quite positive, with almost 21% better results in rated games, hinting that she thrives when it really counts.

Record and Rivalries

Accumulating over 22,000 rapid games and almost 80 blitz duels, Sofie has pretty balanced stats with about 10,637 wins and almost as many losses, plus plenty of draws. Among her recent challengers, names like rob3rt01, aleesa_123, and chessmaterdaquio have felt her wrath, with some opponents catching a clean 0% win rate and others meeting a flawless 100% from Sofie’s side. Talk about a rollercoaster of results!

She shares a special rivalry with takenoko1222222223333, facing them 16 times with closely matched results (win rate around 18.75%), and has a rather hilarious 14-game winning streak under her belt, showing those moments of pure dominance when everything just clicks.

When Does Sofie Play?

If you’re aiming for a match against her, try not to schedule it on Tuesdays (where her win rate dips to 43.91%). Her sweet spot seems to be early morning hours of 3 and 1 AM with win rates above 50%—she might just be a secret night owl plotting her next checkmate while everyone else sleeps!

Fun Facts

• Longest winning streak: 14 games (some serious momentum!)
• Average loss length: 72 moves — she fights till the very end
• Has a secret arsenal of openings simply labeled "Top Secret"
• Once lost two pieces but still won that game — maybe she moonlights as a magician?

In a nutshell: Sofie Vuylsteke isn’t your average chess player — she is a resilient warrior with a flair for dramatic comebacks, mysterious openings, and a sprinkle of emotional spice. Watch out, the games with fiek002 are never boring!