Francesco De Angelis - The Fearless Rapid Warrior
Meet francescodeangelis17, a chess enthusiast whose rapid games are nothing short of an emotional rollercoaster. With a peak rapid rating of 419 achieved in January 2023, Francesco has shown flashes of brilliance amidst a battlefield of pawns and knights.
Francesco’s journey in the rapid format reads like a saga filled with daring attacks, tough lessons, and the occasional heroic comeback. Despite a challenging record of 3 wins, 21 losses, and 1 draw, his love for the game is undeterred. In fact, Francesco has an impressive 100% comeback rate after losing a piece — proving he never gives up, even when the odds are heavily stacked against him.
Always up for a challenge, francescodeangelis17 has faced the tough opponent goddamn12366 18 times without a win, yet continues to show relentless spirit. Against leomad14, his win rate is a respectable 40%, and he has even bested alemorels once, proving he can turn the tide.
Playing Style & Quirks
- Prefers early resignations occasionally (~14% of games), because why suffer?
- An endgame regular, reaching that critical phase 60% of the time
- Makes his victories last an average of 61 moves — patience is a virtue!
- Top performing when playing with White (18% win rate) vs. a humble 7% with Black
- Best time for Francesco to strike? The bright morning hour of 8:00 AM, where his win rate soars to 100% (no pressure, right?)
Highlight Reel
One of Francesco’s most thrilling victories came in March 2023 against leomad14, where he executed a stunning checkmate with a dazzling queen move after a persistent dance of tactical strikes and careful maneuvers. A true chess Mozart in the making!
Francesco may not yet be topping leaderboards or hiring grandmasters for coaching, but with a tilt factor of only 12 (low for chess battles!), his cool-headed approach combined with fierce determination means every game is a new story — sometimes heroic, sometimes humbling, always entertaining.
Whether he’s grappling with ratings swings or delighting fans with an unexpected checkmate, francescodeangelis17 is a reminder that chess is as much about passion and perseverance as it is about points on a leaderboard.
“The queen is powerful, but the player’s heart is mightier.”