Profile Summary: Francesco Di Lisa (aka Frankye88)
Meet Francesco Di Lisa, known in the chess universe as Frankye88, a determined and spirited player who proves that chess is as much about resilience and humor as it is about strategy. With a peak blitz rating soaring to 909 in 2018 and a rapid chess high of 974 in 2020, Francesco’s journey has been a rollercoaster of epic battles, cunning tactics, and occasionally, timely resignations (hey, nobody’s perfect!).
Chess Style & Strengths
Francesco has a special affinity for the Scandinavian Defense and the Queen’s Pawn Opening, wielding these openings with enough flair to keep his opponents guessing—and often scratching their heads. His blitz games reveal a respectable 52.63% win rate using the Scandinavian Defense, proving it's his favorite weapon of choice, while his rapid games showcase a clutch comeback rate of nearly 69%, attesting to his tenacity even when the odds seem grim.
Achievements & Stats
- Blitz Record: 249 Wins, 336 Losses, 13 Draws
- Bullet Record: 94 Wins, 189 Losses, 2 Draws
- Rapid Record: 85 Wins, 89 Losses, 5 Draws
- Most lethal opening: Scandinavian Defense with a win rate of 52.63% in blitz
Psychological Profile
Avoid playing Francesco on Sundays or Thursdays—his win rates dip to 34.94% and 29.48% respectively, probably because even chess players deserve weekends off. Night owls beware: Francesco’s best time to strike is around 2 AM, when his brain is firing on all cylinders. But watch out for a tilt factor of 14; frustration can cause a few "oops" moves, but he bounces back quick with that impressive comeback rate.
Latest Battles
In a recent epic duel on May 18, 2025, Francesco delivered a ruthless checkmate victory using the Queen’s Pawn Opening - Zukertort Chigorin Variation. It was a masterclass in patience and precision, with his pawns marching to promotion and rooks controlling the board like absolute bosses. When he wins, he wins with flair; and that game was pure fireworks.
Fun Fact
Francesco is known to sometimes resign early (12.92% early resignation rate). Why? Let’s just say he prefers to save his energy for his comebacks and the next thrilling clash. After all, why cry over lost pawns when you can laugh over your next winning streak?
Whether he’s battling bullet blizzards or navigating rapid ripples, Francesco Di Lisa plays with passion, perseverance, and a sprinkle of cheeky charm. Watch his games, and you might just catch a brilliant tactic or an unexpected pawn promotion right when you least expect it!
Ready to take on Frankye88? Be warned: he’s always ready to bounce back… and checkmate with a grin.