mattposi

Profile of mattposi – The Rapid Roller and Quirky Queen of the Board

Meet mattposi, a chess adventurer who thrives in the rapid time control, where every intense tick of the clock fuels both brilliance and occasional blunders. With a peak rapid rating of 407 achieved in March 2025, mattposi has danced on the edge between triumph and tribulation across more than 300 rapid games this year alone.

Known for a rather unconventional opening repertoire, mattposi favors the Polish Opening and the audacious Grob Opening, winning an impressive 53% and 58% of these skirmishes respectively. When nervous fingers wander, sometimes the Kings Fianchetto Opening sneaks in, though it’s not mattposi’s best friend, pulling a modest 11% win rate. But hey, every grandmaster started somewhere quirky!

Playing Style & Personality

With an average of around 50 moves per win, mattposi is no lightning striker but a cerebral strategist who enjoys grinding through complex middlegames. Early resignations occur roughly in 10% of games, suggesting a healthy respect for tricky positions—and perhaps a bit of impatience when the going gets tough.

From the psychological trenches, mattposi shows a solid 71.5% comeback rate when behind, proving resilience (and maybe a bit of stubbornness). Tilt factor? A manageable 6 out of 10, proving mattposi can shrug off bad beats with some humor and carry on.

Favorite Battles & Memorable Rivals

With over a hundred wins recorded against opponents like midnux1 and bracuzas (both 100% defeat rates, watch out!), mattposi has a knack for delivering chess justice. Yet, sometimes losses sneak in against slicknick103, reminding us that even heroes face nemeses.

Best time to play: Early morning around 9 AM, when the mind is fresh and pawns are full of promise.
Preferred weapon: Rapid chess, combining dynamism, devilish tactics, and a healthy dose of adrenaline.

Recent Highlights

Just recently, mattposi showcased tactical flair with a cunning use of the Nimzowitsch-Larsen Attack, winning by resignation after a well-calculated assault. It's a perfect example of how mattposi blends patience and aggression, often coaxing opponents into traps with moves like b3 and g3 before delivering knockout blows.

Fun Facts

• Magic Move: Frequent first move b4 and g4 – who knew flank openings could be so fun?
• Favorite Opening Link: The Grob Opening Grob Gambit – sometimes weird is just awesome.
• Longest winning streak: A proud run of 10 wins where the board rarely saw a moment’s peace.

In the world of chess, mattposi proves that mastery is a marathon, not a sprint—and sometimes the most entertaining player is the one who dares to play with style, heart, and a hint of madness.