FIDE Master Eric Schiller
Eric Schiller, known in the chess world as FM_Eric_Schiller, is a titled FIDE Master whose chess journey reads like an epic saga of ups, downs, and checkmates delivered with style. With a peak daily rating of 2528 achieved in August 2009, Eric provenly knows how to make kings tremble and queens dance.
Starting from humble beginnings with ratings hovering in the high 1700s and low 1900s in early 2008, Eric's relentless pursuit of chess mastery saw a dramatic rise through the ranks. By late 2009, he was flirting with ratings over 2500, a feat only achieved by grandmasters and the truly dedicated. Along the way, Eric has achieved astounding winning streaks, including a tear-inducing 34 consecutive victories - enough to make any chess prodigy envious.
Eric favors a style balancing cunning endgames (they appear in over 57% of his matches) with a sturdy tactical awareness that yields a remarkable 73% comeback rate after setbacks. He's not one to give up early either, with less than 1% early resignations - proving he battles on, no matter how dire the position. If Eric loses a piece, he still manages to win 66% of those struggles, showcasing his resilience and guerrilla warfare tactics on the board.
While his blitz and rapid ratings sometimes edge below his daily rating, Eric's deep positional knowledge and patience truly shine in longer time controls. His play peaks around noon, with almost a 91% win rate during that hour, so be warned: if you face him for a game at lunchtime, brace yourself.
Eric has bested a who's who of opponents on Chess.com, boasting a 100% win rate against many, including fgm351, and tallied an impressive reputation for dismantling the defenses of chess enthusiasts and rivals alike. His favorite opening? Well, that's a closely guarded secret – but word on the street is it’s so effective it’s "Top Secret," winning nearly 72% of his daily games!
Recent Highlights
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Most Recent Win: A stylish victory by resignation against SergejRak on December 19, 2016, showcasing masterful maneuvering with the Hyperaccelerated Dragon and a timely combination that forced the opponent to concede.
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Most Recent Loss: A hard-fought time defeat against neagab in May 2017, reminding us even the greatest masters have to honor the clock.
Fun Facts
- Eric’s longest winning streak (34 games) could fill an entire chess tournament – undefeated!
- Known for psychological stamina, he has a tilt factor of just 9, meaning he keeps his cool better than most on the battlefield of the mind.
- He often delivers his best defeats in midday matches, so maybe he’s powered by a secret chess elixir? Coffee or king’s gambit, who knows!
Eric Schiller’s chess profile is a testament to dedication, strategic genius, and a hint of cheeky bravado. Whether outwitting opponents with elegant endgames or coming back from behind with a grin, FM_Eric_Schiller remains a fascinating player to follow and a force on the chessboard.
