Melvyn Tournade — aka Gokublue1
In the vast chess universe, where grandmasters shine and novices tremble, Melvyn Tournade carves a niche that is as unpredictable as it is entertaining. With a rapid rating peaking at 578 in March 2025, Melvyn’s journey through the 64 squares is a thrilling rollercoaster of wins, losses, and the occasional draw—because, hey, it's chess, not checkers.
Playing Style & Personality
Melvyn embraces the complexity of chess with a penchant for the Classical and Queens Pawn openings, notably excelling in the Accelerated London System with a striking ~70% win rate. His endgame frequency is impressive at 56.7%, showing he’s no quitter and likes to drag opponents into protracted battles. Yet beware: with an early resignation rate of just over 5%, quitting early is reserved for truly desperate moments.
His games tend to last around 50 moves when victorious, but stretch to over 62 moves in losses—perhaps a sign that Melvyn enjoys the drama, win or lose. Quick to adapt, Melvyn boasts a comeback rate nearing 58%, proving resilience is his middle name (even if his rating sometimes begs to differ).
Statistical Quirks
- Favorite Time to Play: 4 AM — when the world sleeps, Melvyn schemes.
- Best Day: Mondays, with a sweet 62.8% win rate, beating the typical Monday blues.
- Longest Win Streak: 11 games — a solid run of dazzling tactics and well-timed sacrifices.
- Most Challenging Opponent: Yasuo23a, who has crushed Melvyn with a checkmate recently – no shame in losing to a formidable foe.
Memorable Moments
One of Melvyn’s finest recent moments came in a dramatic rapid game against rayane123455 on May 30, 2025. Playing Black with a modest 506 rating, Melvyn unleashed a tactical storm, culminating in a decisive victory after a fierce tussle through the King's Indian Attack (Yugoslav Variation). The game featured queen sacrifices, bold pawn pushes, and a final position so crafted that the opponent resigned in admiration—or maybe despair.
Melvyn isn’t just a player; he’s a chess storyteller, weaving intricate battles that keep spectators guessing and opponents scrambling for answers. Whether bluffing his way out of a tight spot or delivering checkmate with style, Melvyn Tournade is a spirited competitor whose passion for the game shines brightly — even if the rating charts occasionally tell a different tale.
“Chess is a war over the board. The object is to crush the opponent’s mind.” - Garry Kasparov might have said that, but Melvyn prefers to crush with creativity and a smile.
