Stefano (lordiablo) — Bullet specialist and chess raconteur

Stefano, known online as lordiablo, is a high‑volume Bullet player whose lightning games and long, twisty endgames have made him a recognizable figure in fast chess. He burst onto the scene in 2014 and built a reputation for dramatic comebacks, stubborn endgame play and a fondness for the French and Australian defences.

— peak shown below: 2338 (2021-10-15).

Career snapshot

Active since 2014 with very high Bullet activity and frequent Blitz play — a true speed chess addict.
Career win/loss/draw (summary): Bullet roughly 7,959 wins, 9,130 losses, 359 draws; Blitz roughly 1,201 wins, 971 losses, 126 draws.
Prefers Bullet time controls and thrives under the clock — short, sharp tactics and quick decisions are his bread and butter.

Playing style & psychology

Stefano plays like someone who treats the clock as an extra piece on the board: aggressive, practical and willing to press in chaotic positions. He has a high Endgame Frequency (so expect long, technical finishes even from Bullet), a very respectable Comeback Rate (about 75%), and an above‑average ability to win after material losses.

Endgame frequency: very high — long games are common.
Comeback rate: ~75% — fights until the bitter end.
Tactical resilience: Win rate after losing a piece ~43.8%.
Psychology: Tilt factor 24 — he’s human, but bounces back.
Best time of day: around 12:00 (local peak win rate).

Openings & favorite weapons

Whether playing White or Black, Stefano often steers the game into familiar structures. He leans on solid, counterpunching openings with occasional gambit fireworks.

Frequent choices as Black: French Defense, Slav Defense, Amar Gambit
Common White setups: Australian Defense, QGD lines and Poisoned Pawn ideas
Top performing openings in Blitz include the French and Australian — he converts well under fast time controls.

Rivalries & notable opponents

Stefano has faced a handful of regulars enough times to call them rivals — long series that breed both grudges and great stories.

Most played opponents include: tonyfalcon76 (154 games), chesstatour, splasiskaya and tamir444. See a frequent rival: tonyfalcon76.
Against tamir444 he sports a favorable head‑to‑head; others are harder fought — classic speed chess rivalries.

Streaks, highlights & quirks

Longest winning streak: 20 games — a Bullet hot streak for the ages.
Current winning streak (recent snapshot): 5 games.
Longest losing streak: 24 games — every hero has a valley.
Average moves per win: surprisingly long for Bullet — ~71 moves (he enjoys the long grind).

A short game to study (sample)

One of Stefano’s typical midgame skirmishes: a QGD/Slav style scramble that transforms into a tactical endgame. Interactive replay:

Fun facts & SEO keywords

Short, shareable tidbits for fans and search engines:

Nickname: lordiablo — use both "Stefano chess" and "lordiablo Bullet" when searching highlights.
Peak competitive Bullet form: see peak rating placeholder 2338 (2021-10-15).
Favored opening pages you might search: French Defense, Australian Defense.
He plays a lot at odd hours, but his midday win rate (around 12:00) is notably strong — perfect for lunchtime Bullet sessions.

Want to follow Stefano?

Look him up as lordiablo, study his Bullet games, and expect entertaining, high‑intensity fights. If you want one of his favorite openings explained, click a term above or challenge him at the board — just don’t be surprised if the game turns into a 70+ move thriller.