José Francisco Veiga (kikoveiga)
International Master
Meet José Francisco Veiga, a chess player who wields the title of International Master like a finely sharpened knight slicing through the battlefield! With a username as catchy as kikoveiga, José Francisco has been making waves across all time controls, from the blistering speed of Bullet to the strategic calm of Rapid.
Rating Highlights
- Blitz: Peaked at an astonishing 2855 in June 2024 — truly lightning in human form.
- Bullet: Nearly as fierce, topping out at 2852 in January 2024.
- Rapid: Peaked respectably at 2290 in early 2023, showing deep positional understanding even in longer formats.
- Daily (Correspondence-style): A solid peak at 1946 back in 2018, proving patience is a virtue.
Playing Style & Personality
José Francisco is a chess marathoner more than a sprinter — averaging around 80 moves per win, he loves to grind out victories with endgame finesse (endgames appear in over 80% of his games!). His psychological resilience is legendary too, boasting a comeback rate above 84%, so don’t count him out when the position looks grim. However, he admits to a tilt factor of 15 — so even IMs sometimes need a coffee break after an unexpected blunder.
Fun fact: His best time of day to play is 7 AM, when the world’s still quiet and his brain's firing on all cylinders. If you want to catch him napping, try playing after 8 AM — his win rate dips a little then!
Opening Repertoire & Stats
José Francisco’s opening choices are as enigmatic as his alias "Top Secret" suggests — with an impressive 82% win rate in rapid games using that mysterious line. When facing opponents, he frequently navigates the Ruy Lopez Cozio Defense and King's Pawn variations with a hot streak (100% wins in recorded rapid games).
In blitz, he’s equally versatile, taking on everything from the Sicilian Defense to the Indian Games, often with dazzling results. He’s not one to shy away from flair: every blitz game seems to hold a secret weapon or a tactical surprise.
Record & Rivals
Over thousands of games, José Francisco boasts over 3,000 wins in blitz alone, with a balanced mix of draws and losses showing his willingness to fight in every position. His longest winning streak clocks in at an impressive 14 games, while the longest skid stands at 15—but hey, even the best sometimes take a dive!
Among his many opponents, he has a knack for dismantling users like coldixa, alexis-enage, and mailostar with a flawless 100% win rate, while others like zuraazmai have given him tougher battles.
Recent Battles
Fresh from the battlefield, his most recent rapid victory came against StaraZagora, winning in a sharp Ruy Lopez Cozio Defense game by resignation after a fierce queen-side assault. Not everything goes José Francisco's way though; his latest setbacks against opponents like b0n0bo and luc2008 show he’s always up against worthy challengers.
In Summary
José Francisco Veiga is a chess warrior who blends gritty endgame skill, tactical cunning, and an uncanny knack for lightning-fast blitz play. Whether you catch him before dawn or late at night, kikoveiga is always ready to rumble on the 64 squares — a true International Master who’s still keeping some tricks under wraps.