Raphael Flor

Profile: Raphael Flor (aka iRaphi05)

Meet Raphael Flor, a rapidly rising chess enthusiast who may not yet be a grandmaster, but definitely a grand tactician in the making. Known online as iRaphi05, Raphael's chess journey is as colorful as his choice of openings and as unpredictable as his moods on a losing streak (which thankfully, are rare).

Playing Style & Strengths

Raphael has a preference for deep and strategic play, often drawing out games to an average of over 50 moves per win — no quick wins here! His endgame skills shine with a solid 46.43% appearance rate, making him comfortable diving into the late stages of the battle.

A real comeback kid, Raphael boasts a 70.59% comeback rate and remarkably turns the tables with a 100% win rate after losing a piece. Opponents beware: just when you think you have the upper hand, Raphael might just make you regret it.

Opening Repertoire

Raphael dabbles in a variety of openings, showing a particular fondness for the King’s Pawn Opening and the Caro-Kann Defense in Rapid games — with a perfect win record to show for it. Not afraid to try less-traveled roads, such as the Indian Game Deferred Blackmar Diemer Gambit, his adventurous spirit keeps his opponents guessing.

Rating & Records

Though his Blitz rating recently dipped to a modest 383, his Rapid rating stays strong around the 680 mark, showing steady growth and consistency. Raphael’s winning streak peaked impressively at 10 consecutive wins, proving he knows how to build momentum when he's on fire.

Against familiar foes like levink05, Raphael holds a commanding 93.33% win rate. However, not everyone is a fan; rivals like kamalkow and big_jacob have yet to be broken down.

Fun Facts

• Plays most effectively in the morning hours, boasting 100% win rates at 9 and 10 am — seems like Raphael's brain is fully caffeinated early!
• Not one to resign early, his early resignation rate is a mere 14.29%, showing a fighter's heart.
• Raphael's psychological resilience is admirable, with a surprisingly low tilt factor of 2, meaning he keeps a cool head — most of the time.

In summary, Raphael Flor is far from a one-trick pony. Whether it's blitz, rapid, or daily chess, he plays with passion, perseverance, and a pinch of cheeky unpredictability that make him a memorable opponent on any chess battlefield.