Profile Summary: mattchieu
Meet mattchieu, a chess enthusiast whose journey through the 64 squares is a captivating mix of bravado, resilience, and the occasional "oops" moment. Rated mostly in the rapid and blitz realms, mattchieu's peak rapid rating of 788 and blitz high of 829 tell a story of impressive flashes of inspiration—even if the losses sometimes cheekily outweigh the wins.
Playing Style & Stats
mattchieu embraces the game with a blend of patience and persistence. With an average of 52 moves per win and about 62 moves per loss, patience is a virtue (or stubbornness is a strategy). Playing black seems to bring out a slightly better win rate (42%) than white (39%), proving that mattchieu might be a master of the dark side.
A self-described comeback artist, mattchieu’s 65% comeback rate after falling behind reflects an undying fighting spirit. Though the tilt factor of 8 hints at some dramatic moments in close battles, it’s nothing that a good snack and a breather can't fix.
Openings & Surprises
mattchieu is no stranger to the King's Pawn Opening, especially the Leonardis Variation, where wins outnumber losses—a solid 57% win rate indicating careful preparation. Yet, there's a mischievous streak favoring the less conventional Van 't Kruijs Opening, boasting an impressive 75% win rate. So don’t be too surprised if mattchieu whips out an unexpected opening move, confusing opponents before they've had their morning coffee.
Recent Battles & Notable Opponents
Recently, mattchieu triumphed over the formidable nicoleprodesechec with a clever combination of timing and tenacity, winning on time in a long, grueling game. Though encountering tough defeats against the likes of arman_oz, mattchieu keeps bouncing back, showing resilience and humor in every match.
Fun Facts
- Best time to catch mattchieu’s sharpest play? Around 3 PM, when the coffee kicks in.
- Favorite day for winning: Wednesday, the midpoint pep talk day.
- Longest winning streak: a mighty 6 games—clearly the blitzkrieg moments.
- Known for a healthy respect for early resignation, clocking an early quit just under 5% of games; giving opponents something to ponder!
In the grand kaleidoscope of chess, mattchieu might not be a grandmaster (yet!), but with determination, quirky openings, and a spirit that won't quit, mattchieu is definitely a player to watch—and perhaps share a laugh over missed forks and unexpected checkmates.
