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italiantesoro

Playing Since: 2024-09-12 (Active)

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Rapid: 885
735W / 711L / 76D
Blitz: 779
1215W / 1251L / 131D

Profile Summary: italiantesoro

Meet italiantesoro, a chess adventurer battling on the 64 squares with a style as mysterious as the "Top Secret" opening they favor in blitz games. With a peak blitz rating nearing a respectable 898 in May 2025 and a rapid best of 968 last September, italiantesoro is no stranger to fierce competition, neither shying away from the chaos of fast time controls nor the nuanced tension of rapid play.

This player has logged hundreds of games and a rollercoaster of wins and losses, boasting nearly 1100 wins across blitz and rapid combined, with a win rate hovering just below 50% in fast-paced blitz and a slightly better performance in rapid chess. Still, italiantesoro doesn't just play to win—they play to survive and occasionally throw in some wild gambits! Their deep affection for the Queen's Pawn Opening, especially the Horwitz Defense variation, hints at a rebellious fondness for intricate middle-game skirmishes.

Ever the tactician, italiantesoro has demonstrated a commendable 67.79% comeback rate, showing resilience and an uncanny ability to bounce back after setbacks—perhaps fueled by midnight snacks and a strong coffee at their preferred hour of 3 AM, their best time of day to play according to data. Despite a modest 11% tilt factor, italiantesoro’s enduring fascination with the endgame (engaged in nearly 54% of matches) means they relish the slow, satisfying grind where pawns promote and kings dance.

Characterized by an early resignation rate of just over 5%, italiantesoro sticks around for the fight longer than most; with game-winning streaks up to 8 and current streaks of 5, consistency is their silent weapon. Their average game length (winning or losing) often stretches around 55–58 moves, suggesting they prefer the marathon to the sprint, savoring the tension till the last pieces fall.

Known opponents have felt their prowess firsthand, whether it’s through victories sealed by timely checkmates, time scrambles, or those sneakily abandoning games in resignation. italiantesoro’s playstyle also reveals a slight edge with White pieces, winning over half the time, while Black remains a more challenging battleground.

Whether taking on erkeeverlan137 (where the win rate is as scarce as a unicorn sighting) or dominating marcdark73 with a flawless 100%, italiantesoro’s journey is anything but predictable. For those who dare challenge them, beware: the Italian treasure chest conceals surprises, unyielding fighting spirit, and a stubborn refusal to give up, all wrapped in the enigma of a username that simply says it all.

In short: Italiantesoro is a resilient, strategic, and somewhat nocturnal chess enthusiast who thrives in the tactical chaos of rapid and blitz, armed with a sharp mind and a knack for dramatic comebacks. Their story on the chessboard is one of perseverance, strategy, and, occasionally, just pure stubbornness — because every Italian treasure knows that sometimes the best defense is a good offense, or at least an entertaining game.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
dondiedo71 1W / 0L / 0D
nataliie23 1W / 0L / 0D
oscarquinta 0W / 1L / 0D
any44a 0W / 1L / 0D
nomercy9121 1W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
erkeeverlan137 1W / 7L / 1D
yevgeny121212121 2W / 5L / 1D
Boudjellal 2W / 5L / 0D
Muhammet Yavuz 0W / 7L / 0D
sykoo19 2W / 3L / 2D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 719 885
2024 723
Rating by Year20242025885723YearRatingRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 496W / 387L / 52D 387W / 495L / 48D 62.0
2024 156W / 147L / 20D 158W / 158L / 13D 54.2

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 540 254 252 34 47.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation 144 75 60 9 52.1%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 34 13 18 3 38.2%
Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense 20 10 9 1 50.0%
Englund Gambit 20 8 11 1 40.0%
Queens Pawn Opening 15 9 6 0 60.0%
Indian Game 13 4 8 1 30.8%
French Defense Knight Variation 13 6 7 0 46.1%
Van t Kruijs Opening 9 5 4 0 55.6%
Kings Pawn Opening 8 6 1 1 75.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 1522 735 711 76 48.3%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 8 2
Losing 11 0