Miguel

Meet Miguel (MFSouza17) — The Enigma of the Chessboard

Miguel, known online as MFSouza17, is a chess player whose tactical flair can be both baffling and brilliant. With a rapid rating hovering around 577 and a blitz rating close behind at 472, Miguel approaches the game like a thrilling roller coaster: sometimes dizzying, occasionally nail-biting, but always entertaining.

Though his blitz stats might look like a game of rock-paper-scissors with an even split of 10 wins, 10 losses, and a couple of draws, his rapid play tells a more compelling story. With 154 games clocked in rapid, Miguel clinched 76 victories, showing a nearly 50% win rate. It’s clear that patience is his friend—after all, his average moves per win (~45) suggest a player who enjoys the long, strategic battle rather than quick surprises.

Miguel’s style? Well, he’s the kind of player who isn’t afraid to concede awkwardly early on only 7% of the time but does love a good endgame dance, featuring it in over 38% of his matches. His ability to stage a comeback is admirable, boasting a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece—but watch out, since he does suffer through some one-sided losses now and then, about 16% of the time.

When it comes to opponents, Miguel’s track record is a mixed bag. He’s undefeated against some (100% win rate against mtumkubwa and joero007) yet often finds himself outmatched by others—hello, ginolouis and tardjo10, where he’s yet to score. His "Top Secret" openings choice hints at a mysterious, perhaps mischievous approach—a player who enjoys keeping opponents guessing.

With a staggering comeback rate of 50% and a psychological tilt factor set to a low 6 (because who wants tantrums over pawns?), Miguel plays chess not just as a game, but as a quirky, sometimes frustrating, often triumphant adventure.

Fun fact: Miguel seems to peak in late hours and loves Wednesday’s games the most (winning more than 63% there). So if you want to catch him at his prime, maybe challenge him after midnight on a hump day!

All in all, Miguel is proof that chess is unpredictable. You might win, you might lose, but you'll never be bored.