Player Profile: Filburtisimo (aka hrsha2010)
Meet Filburtisimo, a daring chess adventurer whose favorite pastime is turning the ancient game of kings into an arena of unexpected gambits and clever traps. With a peak blitz rating of 376 and a daily classical high soaring to 640, this player combines rapid-fire tactics with thoughtful strategy — a rare mix that often leaves opponents wondering, "Wait, what just happened?"
Playing Style & Strengths
Known for a relentless focus and a 4.06% early resignation rate (yes, sometimes even saints fold early), Filburtisimo thrives in the middlegame chaos, averaging nearly 39 moves per win and savoring endgames with 28.36% frequency. With a spectacular comeback rate of 63.8%, losing material isn't the end; it's just the start of a legendary reversal.
White pieces? Filburtisimo claims the advantage with a 54.29% win rate, while with Black it's still a respectable 46.79%. Not too shabby for a chess enthusiast who sometimes plays blitz faster than a speeding bullet (peak bullet rating 514)!
Opening Repertoire
Dive into the Polish Opening like it's the undiscovered secret of chess success – no less than 340 blitz games attest to this favorite, boasting a robust 58.82% win rate. But beware! The Scandinavian Defense lurks in the shadows, used often (167 games) with a stubborn 47.9% win rate – it’s a love-hate relationship at its finest. For the bold, the Kucharkowski Meybohm Gambit delivers surprise wins with an eye-popping 75.68% success rate in blitz.
Noteworthy Stats & Quirks
- Longest Winning Streak: 8 games of pure dominance
- Current Winning Streak: Riding high with 3 victories in a row
- Psychological Factor: Tilt factor — only 12! Clearly keeps calm while racking up wins.
- Preferred Battles: Blink-and-you-miss-it Blitz and Rapid games where adrenaline meets brains.
- Favorite Time to Strike: Early morning at 6 AM – perhaps coffee and chess is the secret combo.
Recent Highlights
Victory comes in many forms for Filburtisimo, but resignation is popular among defeated foes. Recent wins showcased tactical prowess in the Scandinavian Defense Closed variation and the Polish Opening, often forcing opponents to admit defeat rather than face an onslaught of tricky traps.
Battle-Tested Rivalries
Opponents beware! Filburtisimo has been known to outplay familiar foes like ahmed_spider and gooblsss, winning 60% and 60% of their face-offs respectively, while other challengers such as nastatap and torenhoog77 have occasionally bested our hero. With hundreds of games and some quirky openings, every match is an entertaining story in the ongoing chess saga.
Fun Fact
Despite the serious game on the board, Filburtisimo isn't above a cheeky gambit or a surprising early queen dive — because who says chess can't be fun? Expect the unexpected when facing this player, where bold creativity meets solid fundamentals.
Keep an eye out for Filburtisimo – the chessboard is their stage, and every move is a line in their theatrical encore!
