Fredc31 - The Chess Enthusiast and Surprise Tactician
Meet Fredc31, a player whose journey on the 64 squares is as colorful as a box of chess pieces—mostly pawns, a few knights, and an occasional queen sortie that leaves opponents scratching their heads! Starting modestly with a rapid rating in the 600s, Fredc31 surprised many by reaching a peak rapid rating of 1026 back in early 2021, a stage where brilliance and blunders dance cheek-to-cheek.
Known for a penchant towards the Bishop's Opening and its Berlin Defense variation, Fredc31 has demonstrated a sharp attacking reflex, boasting a win rate near 66% with it in rapid games. The opening often leads to early queen maneuvers, and as recent battles reveal, Fredc31 likes to bring the queen out early for some quick fireworks—think Qh5# delivered with the subtlety of a thunderclap.
Despite a rollercoaster ride through blitz and rapid formats, including a blitz rating high of 830 and a particularly heroic bullet peak at 751 back in 2019, our player isn’t deterred by setbacks. Fredc31 maintains an impressive comeback rate of 64% — if the game isn’t over, neither is the fight! Endgames appear frequently in their play, accounting for almost half of their games, betraying both patience and a stubborn will to grind out wins.
When asked about their style, you’d likely hear tales of fiery openings, a dash of reckless abandon (given the 6.2% early resignation rate), and a love-hate relationship with playing as Black, where the win rate lags a bit behind White's.
Also worth mentioning: Fredc31 shines brightest in the early afternoon around 1 PM and prefers the challenge of slightly stronger opponents, even if those games bring more losses than wins—because hey, nothing great ever came from autopilot play!
Challenging opponents across the globe, Fredc31 has maintained a surprisingly high percentage of victories against many recurring rivals, proving that resilience and quirky tactics sometimes trump pure strategy. Their recent spectacular mate in 4 moves with an early queen sortie has become something of a signature move that sends chat spamming “Wow!” and “GG!” in equal measure.
So whether you're a fan of bold openings, fighting spirit, or just someone who enjoys the human element in chess—Fredc31 is a playful reminder that every game is an adventure, and each loss is just a plot twist waiting to become a comeback story.
