Antonio Vitor — FIDE Master and Bullet Specialist
Antonio Vitor, also known online as LameDude, is a FIDE Master best known for blazing Bullet speed and uncanny mastery of offbeat openings. A veteran of thousands of online encounters, Antonio blends razor-fast tactics with a strangely consistent affection for the Nimzo‑Larsen Attack — and a sense of humor that surfaces whenever an opponent resigns in under 10 seconds.
Quick Profile
- Title: FIDE Master
- Preferred time control: Bullet (fast, furious, and frequently triumphant)
- Peak Blitz highlight: 2711 (2025-11-15)
- Huge experience in online play: tens of thousands of blitz games and over 1,000 bullet wins
- Playable chart:
Playing Style & Strengths
Antonio is a tactically alert attacker who thrives in chaotic positions and short time scrambles. Expect early imbalances, daring pawn pushes, and an uncanny ability to recover after material setbacks.
- Endgame frequency: regular — Antonio often grinds until something snaps (EndgameFrequency ~ high)
- Comeback chops: strong — ComebackRate near 82%
- Average decisive game length: long for online play (lots of battles — AvgMovesPerWin ≈ 79)
- Signature psychological traits: competitive tilt factor but excellent resilience
Signature Openings
Antonio has a curious love for unconventional lines — which opponents often find surprising and unpleasant.
- Nimzo-Larsen Attack — a personal staple (Bullet: 491 games, WinRate 72.71%).
- Barnes Defense — used as a spicy reply; strong Bullet record (280 games, WinRate 69.64%).
- Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation — Antonio’s classical twist (Bullet WinRate ~79%).
- Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation — surprisingly successful in fast games.
- Funny footnote: first move frequency historically favors 1.b3 (yes, the b3 bird).
Notable Stats & Streaks
- All-time blitz experience: over 22,000 decisive blitz games recorded across years
- Bullet strength: consistently high performance and a clear preference for the shortest control
- Longest winning streak: 37 games (legendary, or at least legendary in António’s group chat)
- Longest losing streak: 21 games (we all have our Mondays)
- Best hours: unusually strong mid‑afternoon to early evening play — and a cheeky “best time” around 05:00 according to trends
Fun Facts
- Nickname: LameDude — a handle that belies very impressive opening preparation.
- Average first capture appears fairly late — Antonio likes to build tension before striking.
- Tactical tagline: “Give me a second pawn and I’ll give you a perpetual headache.”
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Why Follow Antonio Vitor
For fans of inventive, fast chess and the occasional meme sacrifice, Antonio is a must-watch. Whether you're studying unusual opening ideas like the Nimzo‑Larsen Attack or just looking for high‑velocity entertainment, his games provide both instruction and amusement. Expect fireworks, unexpected novelties, and the occasional dramatic comeback.
Want to study a term or opening he uses often? Try: Nimzo-Larsen Attack or Barnes Defense.