Profile Summary: foudrinho
Meet foudrinho, a rapid-paced chess enthusiast navigating the 21st-century chessboard with a quirky blend of grit and flair. With a peak rapid rating of 582 achieved in January 2025 and daily peaks at a respectable 524, foudrinho is no stranger to the rollercoaster ride of online chess battles.
His chess journey is a vibrant saga of close calls and triumphant maneuvers across nearly a thousand rapid games, boasting a hefty 553 wins, tempered by 523 losses and a handful of draws. Not one to shy away from variety, he experiments boldly with openings, favoring the Englund Gambit where he reigns supreme with an impressive 74% win rate—clearly catching opponents off guard! Other favorites include the Queen’s Pawn Zukertort Chigorin Variation and the Scandinavian Defense, showcasing well-rounded strategic depth.
When it comes to psychology and style, foudrinho mixes moods like a grandmaster DJ: with a tilt factor of 12%, resilience shines through with a remarkable 66% comeback rate. He serves up his best chess between 5 PM, a prime hour when tactical awareness and bold plays collide. Average game length shows patience—about 53 moves to seal a win, proving he's not just a sprinter but a marathoner in this cerebral race.
His white pieces wield a slightly greater winning edge (51.14%) compared to black pieces (47.66%), and if you're playing against him, watch out—the resignation rate in his favor indicates he often leaves opponents folding before the final checkmate. Speaking of which, in recent play, he's demonstrated mastery in turning the tide with swift, elegant checkmates and a knack for forcing resignations when the pressure mounts.
Whether facing familiar foes or unpredictable challengers, foudrinho’s game-time success varies, but his willingness to learn from both victories and defeats keeps his journey thrilling. After all, in his own words, "Chess is 99% mental resilience and 1% knowing where the queen goes."
Follow his games and adventures in the realm of sixty-minute duels and witness a player who’s as strategic as he is spirited, forever pushing the boundaries of rapid chess excellence.
