Paulo Dias - The International Master of Surprises
Hailing from the mysterious realm of chess arenas, Paulo Dias is no ordinary player – officially crowned as an International Master by FIDE, he commands respect on every board he graces. With a blitz rating that skyrocketed from a humble 1017 in 2013 to a jaw-dropping peak near 2600 in 2024, Paulo's growth has been nothing short of legendary (or suspiciously like a chess ninja).
Career Highlights
- International Master title holder, proving he's more than just a keyboard warrior.
- Achieved a highest blitz rating of 2598 in 2024, showing that speed and strategy go hand in hand.
- Boasts a comeback rate of 91.81%, because giving up is simply not in Paulo's playbook.
- Almost perfect tactical awareness: if he loses a piece, your victory is far from guaranteed—his win rate after losing a piece is a stunning 100%.
The Style
Paulo's style is a masterclass in endurance and patience, with an impressive average of 80 moves per win. He loves grinding out those endgames – nearly 80% of his games reach that crucial phase, showing his hunger for the long battle rather than the quick checkmate. Not one to throw in the towel early, Paulo resigns only about 1.2% of the time. Also, playing with the white pieces brings him a slight edge (43.5% win rate), but black pieces are no obstacle either (41.6%).
On the Clock
Whether it’s blitz, bullet, or rapid, Paulo’s skills shine everywhere. His bullet games flirted with a high of 2425, and his recent rapid rating hovers around the high 2400s. Fun fact: he’s quite the night owl with winning peaks at some of the weirdest hours—like 4 AM and 3 AM, where his win rates soar past 60% and 70% respectively. Coffee might be his secret weapon.
Psychological Edge and Rivalries
With a tilt factor of 9, Paulo might get a bit grumpy when things go south, but his resilience is unmatched – ready to bounce back quicker than you can say "checkmate!" Interestingly, noted opponents like “andrey-ivanov2011” fear his wrath with a 100% loss rate, while some others have managed to keep him in check. Expect battles full of drama and cheeky comebacks!
Fun Fact
Despite a sometimes brutal loss rate in blitz (over 1000 losses!), Paulo's indomitable spirit and willingness to learn from every game have turned him into a strategic powerhouse. More wins than losses in bullet and rapid formats add to his reputation as a versatile and fierce competitor.
In a world full of kings and queens, Paulo Dias is the pesky knight you never see coming – always ready to fork, pin, and checkmate your expectations.
