FoddyVicky

FoddyVicky: The Chess Adventurer

Meet FoddyVicky, a rapid chess enthusiast whose rating journey resembles a thrilling rollercoaster ride — only with more strategy and fewer screams. Starting modestly with a rapid rating under 300 in early 2024, FoddyVicky has rocketed up to a blistering peak of 862 by January 2025. Quite the comebacker, this player seems to have turned the chessboard into their personal playground!

Playing Style & Strengths

Known for their savvy endgame skills (featured in nearly 63% of games!), FoddyVicky prefers battles that last—averaging around 58 moves to victory, proving patience can indeed be a virtue. Their comeback rate of a staggering 73% suggests that even when the odds are against them, resignation is not in their vocabulary. Instead, they plot, strategize, and often flip the tables.

When in the mood, FoddyVicky’s best hour is 16:00, where a perfect 100% win rate hints at some secret chess magic or perhaps just a great afternoon coffee. Early resignation is rare, only about 5% of their games, showing a fighter’s heart.

Favorite Openings (and Occasional Dance Partners)

Master of the Van 't Kruijs Opening, with 156 rapid games played, FoddyVicky dances evenly on the knife-edge of victory (46% win rate), proving they're never a pushover. The King’s Pawn Opening is where the magic often strikes—above 50% wins—and the French Defense seems to provide a cozy castle, boasting over 62% success. Not afraid to mix it up, they also enjoy the tactical flurry of Alekhine’s Defense and Scandinavian Defense. In bullet and blitz, they show glimpses of brilliance and the occasional quirky flair.

Record & Rivalries

With over 507 wins in rapid games, FoddyVicky has met many foes, with a nearly even split of wins and losses, and a respectable number of draws. They've triumphed brilliantly against opponents like kobalai, olegalex1974, and dapapiring, boasting a 100% win rate against them—a true nemesis for these unlucky challengers! However, not every foe has fallen; some have managed to rattle FoddyVicky’s cage (looking at you, vavan19 and samed0v55).

The Latest Battles

FoddyVicky’s recent games have been action-packed, culminating in a spectacular checkmate victory using the Philidor Defense—a neat display combining cunning positional play and ruthless endgame precision. Even their losses tell tales of epic duels, like the intense game with vavan19 involving the Vienna Game, where every move felt like a plot twist in a chess thriller.

Tilts, Trials, and Triumphs

As with any true warrior, not every day is a winning day. FoddyVicky has a tilt factor of 10, meaning frustration occasionally visits, but never overstays. Their resilience shines brightest after losing a piece, holding a 42% win rate in such challenging spots. And despite the ups and downs, their blitz and bullet adventures add a bit of spice—even if those formats are not quite their battlefield yet.

In Summary

FoddyVicky plays chess like a thrilling novel: unpredictable, tactical, and full of surprises. With a steady rise, a love for long, strategic battles, and a killer instinct in rapid play, this player remains a formidable and fascinating figure on the chess scene. Watching their journey is like watching a hero sharpen their sword; you never know when the next brilliant move will come, but when it does, it’s worth the wait.

To see the latest moves, dance along with FoddyVicky’s games here and witness a true chess adventure unfold.