Player Profile: filo_1414
Meet filo_1414, a chess adventurer navigating the battlefield of 64 squares with a blend of strategic patience and blitzfire spontaneity. With a peak rapid rating of 1301 (reached in early 2023) and a blitz peak rating of 610 as recent as May 2025, filo_1414 dances gracefully between different time controls, proving versatility is the name of the game.
Playing Style & Strengths
Known for a killer Caro Kann Defense in blitz — boasting an impeccable 100% win rate over seven games — filo_1414 clearly loves a solid, no-nonsense fortress that opponents just can’t crack. Other favored openings like the Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation show respectable results (win rates hovering around 50-60%), emphasizing a preference for classical structures peppered with modern twists.
Not afraid to dive deep into endgames (engagement frequency of 44.53%), filo_1414 keeps calm under pressure, with a comeback rate near 65% and a knack for turning disadvantages into victories. Though early resignations happen occasionally (around 4.66% of games), it’s mostly about fighting till the end.
Battle Stats
- Blitz Record: 126 wins, 118 losses, 3 draws out of 247 games
- Rapid Record: 49 wins, 72 losses, 3 draws – rapid has been a rollercoaster but full of learning!
- Daily Chess: A quaint 4 games – but hey, the wins and losses are taken seriously here too.
Strategies and Quirks
filo_1414 performs best playing on Tuesday and Sunday, striking with win rates above 60% on those days. Those evening hours, especially around 11 AM and 8 PM, are prime time for brainy brilliance.
When losing a piece, the fighting spirit shines with a near 40% win rate afterward — because giving up is not an option. Though the tilt factor is mellow (6 out of 100), those tough losses sting, but just fuel the next victory.
Recent Performance Snapshots
The latest victory was a spectacular blitz win on May 30, 2025 against shatranjmaharaja, sealed on time with an aggressive pawn thrust and timely castle maneuver — check out the final position from this thrilling game here. Conversely, even champions face tough days, like the close and gritty loss to tdogg4440, reminding us all that chess is an ever-turning tide of fate.
Final Thoughts
With a longest winning streak of 7 games and a stubborn defense that’s tough to crack, filo_1414 keeps climbing those ELO ladders one game at a time. Whether blitzing at lightning speed or calmly calculating in rapid, this player’s chess tales mix gallantry with a pinch of humor — because who says you can’t outwit your opponent and laugh while doing it?
