Francesco Moretta

Francesco Moretta (aka francescolox)

Born to move pawns and occasionally lose queens, Francesco Moretta is a chess enthusiast whose journey reflects both tenacity and a healthy dose of humility. With a peak blitz rating of 785 and a rapid high of 1135, Francesco dances on the board with a style that says, "I’ll fight you until the end—or at least until I run out of time."

Starting his recorded blitz adventures around 2020 with some rocky beginnings (max rating 555 in Dec 2020, and a rough average of around 380), Francesco rapidly improved throughout 2021 and 2022, peaking in December 2022 with a solid 785 blitz rating—a testament to perseverance, strategy, and probably a bit of caffeine.

The rapid format seems to be his playground, boasting a peak rating that touched 1135 in early 2023, which suggests that given a few extra seconds on the clock, Francesco's true skill emerges like a well-hidden bishop waiting to pounce. His bullet rating, while more modest (peak of 1023), shows flashes of speed chess wizardry, though sometimes the clock beats him faster than any opponent could.

Francesco’s games are peppered with interesting openings and surprises, including his "Top Secret" opening line that confounds opponents with a 46% win rate—a mystery even to himself most likely! His favorite battleground—Blitz games with an unknown opening—he approaches with roughly an even split win-loss rate, proving there’s always a fight even against uncertainty.

Known for a psychological tilt factor of 11 (which, in chess terms, translates roughly to: “I might scream at my screen but I’m back for the next game”), Francesco shows resilience with a 75.6% comeback rate and an endgame frequency hovering around 50%. In other words, don’t count him out just because he loses a piece early—he just might flip the script and cause a few headaches later on.

Off the 64 squares, Francesco enjoys the challenge of timing, with early mornings (around 6 AM) being his golden hour for chess brilliance. He mixes his wins across the week with no clear weak days, except maybe the ill-fated 4 AM games where winning is more a dream than a reality.

Recent Memorable Win

On August 7th, 2024, francescolox executed a well-crafted checkmate against "Algsic" in a Ruy Lopez Defense, showcasing his tactical awareness by converting positional pressure into a victorious end—a perfect example of patience and precision despite earlier challenges.

The Ups and Downs

Francesco has endured streaks of both glory and heartbreak: a winning streak up to 10 games and a losing streak of 11 games proving that chess, like life, has its ups and downs.

Playing Style & Personality

• Average moves per win: ~55 (so don’t expect rush hour games)
• Early resignation rate: 8.8% (sometimes patience isn’t his virtue)
• White pieces win rate: 51.25% – a slight but steady advantage
• Black pieces win rate: 49.13% – not backing down from the shadows

What’s clear: Francesco Moretta battles both the clock and the opponent with equal passion. He plays with persistence and can recover from setbacks almost as fast as he blinks—even if his knight sometimes gets lost on the way. If you face him across the board, expect a spirited match with surprising twists, a dash of humor, and maybe a few friendly curses directed at the unfair randomness of opening theory.