Mateus Vasconcellos — mateusvasconcellos

Mateus Vasconcellos (username: mateusvasconcellos) is an energetic online chess player best known for preferring Rapid games. A creative tactician with a knack for surprise openings and stubborn comebacks, Mateus mixes cheeky traps with long endgame fights and a good sense of timing — often at dawn.

Preferred time control: Rapid (frequent, focused sessions)
Peak Rapid milestone:
Notable trait: enjoys long decisive games (average moves per win ≈ 52)

Playing style & personality

Mateus plays like someone who ordered an espresso and a positional squeeze: lively in the opening, resilient in the middlegame, and happy to grind in the endgame. A few signature tendencies:

Early resignation rate: ~11.5% — will sometimes throw in the towel if the coffee runs out.
Endgame frequency: ~38.5% — comfortable in long, technical battles.
Average moves: wins ≈ 52.5 moves, losses ≈ 41.7 moves — prefers longer wins.
Tactical profile: strong comeback ability (comeback rate ~59.8%) and decent resilience after losing material.

Openings & favorite tricks

Mateus loves offbeat and dangerous lines. Rather than sticking strictly to theory, there’s a clear appetite for surprise — both as White and Black. Expect traps, gambits, and lines that provoke the opponent early.

Regular go-to’s: Barnes Opening: Walkerling, Blackburne Shilling Gambit, Amazon Attack
Most successful quick-strike lines in Blitz include the Italian Fegatello Attack and Petrov’s Defense variations (solid win rates there).
In Rapid play, Barnes Opening and the Four Knights Game appear often and yield solid results.

Memorable streaks & rivalries

Mateus has seen streaks that would make any club manager proud — and some losing runs humble enough to inspire better opening prep.

Longest winning streak: 10 games
Longest losing streak: 12 games; current losing streak: 4 games
Frequent opponents: has played usernames beginning with “xavierdacolher” many times (a tough matchup record), but boasts strong records versus players like ombernal — ombernal — and dm7mhadi.

When to play & simple tips

Timing matters. Mateus’s best results trend early in the day and on weekends — perfect for sunrise strategy sessions.

Best time of day: 06:00 (not a typo — mornings are powerful)
Top days: Sunday and Tuesday show the highest win rates
Coaching tips:
- Tidy up opening surprises to reduce variance vs stronger opposition.
- Convert the strong comeback instinct into routine endgame technique by drilling basic king-and-pawn and rook endgames.
- Use short themed training sessions around Barnes and Blackburne Shilling lines — they reward memorized traps.

Interactive placeholders & a quick tactical taste

Below are a few widgets to visualize Mateus’s Rapid progression and to replay a typical sharp line:

Rating trend (Rapid):
Sample tactical miniature (try this opening sequence):
Try reading up on the Barnes Opening if you like chaos: Barnes Opening: Walkerling

Quick summary

Mateus Vasconcellos — mateusvasconcellos — is an entertaining, Rapid-focused player who favors surprise openings, enjoys long battles, and stages dramatic comebacks. Whether you’re preparing against him or studying his style, expect traps, stubborn endgames, and the occasional early-morning masterclass.