About Aymeric Derrien (MeuricDeder)
Aymeric Derrien — who usually signs his games as MeuricDeder — is a determined online chess player and a Rapid specialist. He rose from casual skirmishes into serious marathon bouts: long average game lengths, an appetite for endgames, and a knack for dramatic comebacks. Preferred time control: Rapid.
Peak moments include rapid surges that made his opponents take notice (see 1338 (2026-01-04)) and a blitz peak that proves he can snipe flags when the clock is unhappy with you (1051 (2026-02-23)).
Playing Style
Think of Aymeric as a tactical workhorse: long games, many endgames, and a comeback specialist — he turns lost positions into headlines. His average decisive game runs long, and his ComebackRate is notable, so never count him out.
- Endgame-minded: high EndgameFrequency and long AvgMovesPerWin.
- Psychologically resilient: strong ComebackRate and steady play after mistakes.
- Prefers complex openings and surprise traps — loves gambits and sharp lines.
Signature Openings
Aymeric favors openings that invite chaos and practical chances. He often plays underdog lines and traps that frustrate opponents and produce memorable blitz wins.
- Blackburne Shilling Gambit — a cheeky staple (frequent and effective). Blackburne Shilling Gambit
- Scandinavian Defense — solid counterplay and a reliable winner. Scandinavian Defense
- Italian Game: Two Knights Defense — tactical fireworks when provoked. Italian Game: Two Knights Defense
- Caro-Kann Defense — practical and positionally sound. Caro-Kann Defense
Notable Moments & Trends
- Longest winning streak: 15 games — patience rewarded.
- Longest losing streak: 9 games — even the best have rough weekends.
- Best time to catch Aymeric online: around midnight (his BestTimeOfDayToPlay is "00:00").
- Rapid performance shows steady improvement across seasons — see trend: .
Rivalries & Memorable Opponents
Aymeric has faced several regulars repeatedly — a mixture of friendly rivalries and tactical grudges.
- jeagerjul — most-played opponent, a very successful matchup (jeagerjul).
- x-0270677199 — frequent sparring partner (x-0270677199).
- kmslk, nabiaheen8, haimer3j — other recurring names in his game history.
Study & Sample Game
For coaches and curious opponents: Aymeric's games are rich in tactical turns and long endgames. Here is a short sample PGN you can load into a viewer:
Example memorable match: View Game
Fun Facts
- Nickname in the lobby: the "endgame marathoner" — he enjoys long fights that others might concede early.
- Rarely resigns early (low EarlyResignationRate); he prefers giving opponents one more chance to blunder.
- High AvgFirstCaptureMove — he often develops before committing to trades.
- SEO-friendly tags: Aymeric Derrien, MeuricDeder, Rapid chess, Blackburne Shilling, Scandinavian, two knights, chess comebacks.
Quick Links & Resources
- Profile: Aymeric Derrien
- Popular opening term pages: Blackburne Shilling Gambit, Scandinavian Defense, Italian Game
- See his rapid rating rise: 1338 (2026-01-04)