fortnoxpox: The Maverick of the Board
Once upon a chessboard, in the swirling chaos of Rapid and Blitz games, emerged fortnoxpox, a player whose journey resembles a thrilling rollercoaster ride—with more ups, downs, and loop-the-loops than a rook on an open file. From a dazzling peak Rapid rating just shy of 1000 in late 2020 to mastering the art of checkmating opponents by mid-2025, fortnoxpox mixes strategic brilliance with a dash of unpredictability.
A Career in Motion
Starting with an electrifying burst into the chess scene, fortnoxpox's early days were marked by a rollercoaster rating that dipped and soared—much like a knight zigzagging across the battlefield. Notably, the player's peak blitz rating soared over 1000, proving that when the clock ticks fast, so does their brain. Armed with a tactical comeback rate of over 60%, fortnoxpox has a knack for turning the tide, breathing new life into seemingly lost battles. Losing a piece? No worries! Their solid 42% win rate after losing material says, “I’m not scared yet!”
Playing Style: Think Fast, Laugh Hard
fortnoxpox doesn’t just play chess—they dance with it. Known for an average game length of about 50 moves in victories, this player enjoys deep battles where pawns evolve into queens and blunders turn into brilliance. Their psychological resilience is respectable, sporting a tilt factor of 10 (which means they occasionally mumble at the screen but generally keep calm). Their preferred hour? The mornings around 11:00 AM, perfect for conquered breakfast and conquered opponents alike.
Opening Repertoire: The Swiss Army Knife of Openings
Neither intimidated by orthodox theories nor shy of wild lines, fortnoxpox’s repertoire is a fascinating cocktail:
- Rapid games: A daredevil with the Italian Game Two Knights Modern Bishops Opening boasting a nearly 73% win rate and a cozy 82% triumph rate in the Philidor Defense, showing flair in both attack and defense.
- Blitz: Master of the King's Pawn main line and its many variations, winning over half their games here, which hints at solid fundamentals mixed with tactical sharpness.
- Bullet: A bit of a wild card; though only a handful of games played, the iron resolve is shown with a peak rating over 1020.
Noteworthy Battles & Opponents
fortnoxpox has tangled with numerous rivals, sometimes inviting the chaos of a long struggle, other times sweeping the board clean with swift checkmates. They have a love-hate relationship with opponents like vitek241999 (a nearly even record in fierce skirmishes), while besting others such as charlesvx less frequently —perhaps Charles is one of those "serious" players who makes the game tough. Fortnoxpox enjoys dismantling opponents like islamovg and thewartist, who seem to have fallen victim multiple times to clever traps and swift tactics.
Memorable Game Highlight
In a brilliant recent display, fortnoxpox delivered checkmate against islamovg in a Rapid battle, showcasing sharp calculation and effective endgame technique. With the final move 34. Rc8#, the victory was sealed, wrapping up a game full of strategic tension and timely strikes.
Final Thoughts
fortnoxpox is that quirky player who could make a knight fork a taco stand—unpredictable, crafty, and with just the right dose of madness on the board. Whether it's grinding through long games or blitzing on the clock, this player embodies the spirit of fun and fierce competition. Keep your queens close and your bishops closer when challenging fortnoxpox—they play chess with a smile, even if their opponents might be grimacing!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| vitek241999 | 13W / 10L / 8D | View Games |
| chessman7280 | 12W / 6L / 1D | View Games |
| abhi_702 | 2W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| Nobela1 | 0W / 3L / 0D | View Games |
| tudo51 | 1W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 670 | 285 | 664 | |
| 2024 | 865 | 266 | 482 | |
| 2022 | 478 | |||
| 2021 | 1027 | 594 | 491 | |
| 2020 | 689 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 292W / 266L / 14D | 266W / 279L / 22D | 50.3 |
| 2024 | 223W / 234L / 9D | 224W / 234L / 9D | 50.6 |
| 2022 | 0W / 1L / 0D | 0W / 0L / 0D | 44.0 |
| 2021 | 24W / 34L / 3D | 25W / 34L / 2D | 47.1 |
| 2020 | 10W / 5L / 4D | 8W / 12L / 2D | 55.8 |
Openings: Most Played
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Scotch Game Scotch Gambit Dubois Reti Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 39 | 23 | 13 | 3 | 59.0% |
| Italian Game | 31 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 41.9% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 27 | 12 | 15 | 0 | 44.4% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 17 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 58.8% |
| Scotch Game | 15 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 46.7% |
| Bishops Opening Berlin Defense | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 41.7% |
| Italian Game Two Knights Modern Bishops Opening | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Giuoco Piano Game Giuoco Pianissimo Variation | 12 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 12 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Philidor Defense | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 81.8% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 157 | 82 | 70 | 5 | 52.2% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 122 | 59 | 61 | 2 | 48.4% |
| Italian Game | 68 | 36 | 31 | 1 | 52.9% |
| Philidor Defense | 65 | 28 | 36 | 1 | 43.1% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 59 | 27 | 29 | 3 | 45.8% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 52 | 21 | 28 | 3 | 40.4% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation | 51 | 20 | 30 | 1 | 39.2% |
| Italian Game Two Knights Modern Bishops Opening | 47 | 23 | 23 | 1 | 48.9% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 47 | 21 | 26 | 0 | 44.7% |
| Vienna Game | 39 | 22 | 16 | 1 | 56.4% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 12 | 0 |
| Losing | 10 | 4 |