Nils Grandelius, aka "Grandelicious"
Born to conquer 64 squares, Nils Grandelius is a formidable Grandmaster crowned by FIDE, who has turned the game of chess into his personal playground. With a career peppered by dazzling blitz battles and strategic gunfights on the board, Nils blends tactical genius with a touch of bravado—think of a chess ninja who occasionally throws in a smoke bomb for style points.
Chess Career Highlights
- Peak Blitz Rating: An astonishing 3081 achieved in April 2025, proving that speed and precision are not mutually exclusive.
- Peak Bullet Rating: Scored an electrifying 3036 in early 2022, because when it comes to bullet chess, Grandelicious is basically a lightning bolt with a pawn.
- Peak Rapid Rating: A solid 2768 in mid-2020, balancing rapid-fire strategy with calm calculation.
- Total Blitz Wins: 2200 victories, enough to intimidate even the most confident opponents.
- Longest Winning Streak: 36 games – a streak so hot it probably melted a few keyboards.
Playing Style & Personality
Nils favors the aggressive unknown openings in blitz, winning over 66% of those games, and has a mysterious "Top Secret" arsenal that wins nearly 66% of the time as well—perhaps his secret weapon is simply catching opponents off-guard. While the statistics don’t reveal all, his games showcase a blend of strategic depth and sharp tactical shots. An early resignation rate close to 27% suggests that when he smells blood, he’s not afraid to call it quickly if the tables turn—confidence is key, after all.
Despite his fierce reputation, Nils has a surprising comeback rate north of 53%, meaning even when down a piece, he channels a steely determination that turns the tides. His tilt factor is impressively low at 13, so don’t expect him to throw his queen across the room after a slip-up!
Fun & Quirky Facts
- His best time of day to play is early morning at 6 AM—a true chess vampire who thrives while the world sleeps.
- Interestingly, he sports a 100% win record against several quirky opponents with usernames like "juice_wr1d", "karolkacprzak", and "lagunanivaria".
- While most players dread losing pieces, Nils’ win rate after losing a piece is still a gutsy 56%—because who said chess wasn’t a battle of nerves?
Recent Triumph
On April 15, 2025, “Grandelicious” delivered a spectacular checkmate in a blistering blitz game against IMaksim2010, brilliantly navigating a complex Kings Indian Defense. His precision in the endgame was nothing short of poetic, weaving through exchanges and culminating in a victorious pawn march. The game ended with a triumphant checkmate that left opponents and fans alike applauding the craft of a true master.
From bullet rounds to the rapid tempo of blitz, Nils Grandelius remains a dazzling force in the chess world, combining fierce competitiveness, sharp intellect, and a wink of showmanship. Watch out on the board—his username “Grandelicious” is not only a promise but a guarantee of top-tier chess entertainment.