Charles Windsor - The Royal Chess Enthusiast

Also known in the chess world as HMKingCharlesIII, Charles Windsor manages to juggle regal duties with a fierce passion for the 64 squares. His opening repertoire is as eclectic as a royal banquet: from the trusty Top Secret strategies to cheeky gambits like the Englund Gambit (though he might prefer less spicy meals there).

Rating & Style

Charles has proven himself a versatile player across formats. His peak ratings boast some respectable heights:

Bullet: 1669 (February 2025)
Blitz: 1641 (February 2024)
Daily: 1228 (April 2024)
Rapid: A formidable 1797 (May 2023)

His playstyle is methodical, averaging around 63 moves per win, showing stamina worthy of a marathoner—and perhaps a few royal speeches. Despite a modest early resignation rate of just over 2%, he has the tenacity of a comeback kid, boasting an impressive 81% comeback rate after setbacks.

Chess Kingdom Accomplishments

With over 681 wins in bullet and a solid record in blitz and daily games, Charles has battled through more than a thousand games in various formats. He’s no stranger to the psychological battlefield either, limiting tilt to a humble 11%—apparently, the crown keeps his cool.

Regal Rivalries & Royal Matches

His fiercest opponents include deepfear (134 duels, nearly a balanced war), and lucso with a 73% win rate. Surprisingly, some challenger usernames fare better or worse; Charles holds perfect records against many but has spots he might prefer to keep behind palace doors.

Most Recent Triumph on the Board

1. e4 e6
2. d4 c6
3. c4 d5
4. cxd5 exd5
5. e5 f6
6. exf6 Nxf6
7. Nf3 Bd6
8. Be2 O-O
9. O-O Nbd7
10. Nc3 Qc7
11. Bg5 Ne4
12. Nxe4 dxe4
13. Nh4 Bxh2+
14. Kh1 Bf4
15. Bc4+ Kh8
16. Qh5 Bxg5
17. Ng6#

A swift and elegant checkmate delivered in just 17 moves—clearly, a royal flush on the chessboard.

Fun Facts & Quirks

Best time to catch Charles at his tactical peak? Around 7 PM, when the royal brainwaves align perfectly.
When playing White, he wins 52.12% of the time—a slight edge to the first move, as tradition demands.
Despite his crown, he sometimes falls victim to timer troubles, with close tallies of wins and losses by timeout.
He’s a fan of the French Defense variations, occasionally checking opponents with his well-versed defenses and charming attacks.

Whether leading on the throne or on the leaderboard, Charles Windsor's chess journey blends noble perseverance with a pinch of cheeky gambits. Long live the King of the checkmate!