Edoardo Frisenda (aka "Friizza")
Meet Edoardo Frisenda, affectionately known as Friizza on the chessboard — a player whose rating journey has seen more ups and downs than a rollercoaster, yet remains as persistent as a pawn marching bravely toward promotion.
Chess Career Highlights:
- Rapid Mastery: From a humble Rapid rating start of 281 in 2021, Friizza has improved consistently to a solid 662 by 2025, with a respectable win count of 481 wins against 455 losses overall. A true testament to growth and stubborn grit!
- Blitz and Bullet Battles: Blitz peak ratings hover around the 635 mark, while Bullet games have posed a unique challenge — with highs and lows but never a dull moment. Despite a moderate Bullet rating peak of 587, Friizza scrambles tactically to rack up wins and keep opponents guessing.
- Opening Expertise: A seasoned fan of the King's Pawn Opening and its King's Knight Variation, Friizza deploys these strategies with a flair, boasting over 50% win rates in rapid games for these lines. Also tackling less traveled roads like the Scandinavian Defense with excellent success (win rate around 60%), proving a flexible and adaptive mindset on the board.
Playing Style & Trivia:
Friizza isn’t just about brute force wins; there’s a poetic side here:
- Comeback King: With an impressive 60% comeback rate, Friizza refuses to throw in the towel even when the going gets tough. And about losing pieces? Well, Friizza turns that frown upside down with a perfect 100% win performance after losing a piece – magic or madness, you decide!
- Endgame Enthusiast: Playing with patience and precision, 40% of Friizza's games push deep into the endgame, reflecting a love for strategic battles that test every bit of chess nerve.
- Average Moves: Wins usually stretch just beyond 51 moves, meaning Friizza enjoys a good battle rather than a quick skirmish, but losses are comparatively shorter – maybe a clue to practicing better openings!
- Signature Resignation Rate: Around 15% of the time, Friizza admits defeat early — proof that even the toughest warriors know when to save their energy for the next round.
Psychological Profile & Play Habits:
Friizza prefers the calm of Monday and Wednesday games, scoring slightly above 50% win rates there, while evening games at 22:00 UTC shine brightest with nearly 60% victories. The "Tilt Factor" is a manageable 7 — chess nerves are kept in check but don't disappear entirely, because hey, even chess champs have their dramatic moments.
Recent Notable Game:
In a thrilling encounter at the Queen’s Pawn Opening, Zukertort Chigorin Variation, Friizza showcased tactical brilliance by mating the opponent in just 29 moves — a perfect blend of patience and aggression. The final position? A textbook checkmate, earning Friizza a well-deserved victory and likely a celebratory espresso.
Watch the game here
In Summary:
Edoardo "Friizza" Frisenda might not be a grandmaster yet, but with dedication, resilience, and a dancing queen on the board, he turns every move into an adventure. Expect him to keep surprising opponents, striking a balance between art and science, and occasionally resigning just to build suspense for the next match!
