Floris van Assendelft (aka Flotsie)
International Master - The Dutch Strategist
Meet Floris van Assendelft, or Flotsie to those who prefer their chess players with a hint of mystery and a sprinkle of fun. Holding the prestigious title of International Master, Floris is no stranger to the battlefield of 64 squares. While the world may not know if Floris prefers coffee or tea, one thing's certain: they prefer wins.
Floris’s chess journey is a thrilling rollercoaster of ratings, strategies, and surprisingly few losses. Their peak blitz rating soared to an impressive 2391 in November 2020, and in bullets — where pieces fly and fingers fly faster — they peaked at a blistering 2692. Casual observers might think this is an error, but no, that’s Floris’s lightning speed domination.
Daily chess has proven quite friendly too, with a peak rating of 1298 and a remarkable zero losses and fourteen wins in a recent set of 16 games — a streak that would make even the toughest grandmasters twitch nervously.
Playing Style & Personality
A master tactician, Floris’s win after losing a piece is an astonishing 67.61%, proving they not only survive adversity but thrive in it. Endgames are their playground, showing up in over 70% of their games — proving they're the marathon runner, not the sprinter, in chess terms.
Floris’s psychology at the board? With a tilt factor of 3 (which, for the non-gamers, means “occasionally human”), and the best time to play at 8 AM – that's early bird territory. Apparently, creativity and tactical brilliance are fueled by morning vibes.
Signature Stats
- Longest Winning Streak: 15 games — because who needs sleep or humility?
- Daily Win Rate with 'Top Secret' Opening: 88.24% — the name alone is intimidating!
- White Win Rate: 82.35%, Black Win Rate: 60% — whether going first or second, Floris knows how to get the job done.
Recent Highlight Match
On August 28, 2024, Flotsie demonstrated surgical precision defeating NeonNinja73 in a dynamic encounter featuring the Alekhine's Defense Scandinavian Variation. The game ended with Floris’s opponent running out of time amidst relentless pressure — a true testament to Flotsie's mastery over the clock as well as the board.
The final position was so neat, it could have been a chess-themed work of art: a dominating queen queen-side, pawns turned into unstoppable force, and a king checkmated without a chance to blink.
Opponent Records & Quirks
Floris has faced some opponents repeatedly, showing an 80-100% win rate against favorites like jack_dd and strongest91. However, as every great player knows, not everyone bends the knee — some names still resist the conquest with 0% win rate. Nothing a good rematch can't fix, right?
All in all, Floris van Assendelft is the kind of player who makes you reconsider your opening choices, double-check your tactics, and occasionally laugh at your own mistakes. With a blend of ironclad defense and sharp attack, Flotsie is a name to watch on every timer and table.