Michel Rouillon (Username: MI_RO_95)
Meet Michel Rouillon, a rapid-fire warrior of the chessboard whose rating rollercoaster would make any amusement park jealous. Known online as MI_RO_95, Michel has waged battles across Rapid, Blitz, Bullet, and Daily time controls, proving to be a versatile and tenacious player.
Chess Odyssey
Michel's chess journey is a tale of tenacity and tactical twists. His rapid rating rocketed to a peak of 427 in February 2024, only to remind us that every king has its perilous moments. Not one to be discouraged, he continues to battle with a resilient spirit, boasting a comeback rate of over 83% — yes, when Michel loses a piece, he's far from done.
As a lover of the bullet and rapid formats, Michel thrives in fast-paced environments where nerves can fray as quickly as the clocks run down. His preferred time control? Bullet, with blazing peak ratings touching 208. If you blink, you might miss his decisive moves!
Playing Style & Personality
Michel is no stranger to drama on the board. His games average around 56 moves when victorious, showing he's a calculated planner, but when things don't go his way, the tension escalates to nearly 60 moves of grit and grind before the curtain falls. His White vs Black win rate is intriguingly skewed with more success behind the black pieces, suggesting a fighter who enjoys playing defense before launching a counterstrike.
Known for early resignations at a modest rate of about 8%, Michel knows when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em (chess edition). His endgame frequency of nearly 63% means he’s more a marathon runner than a sprinter, often dragging opponents into the deep tactical trenches.
Opening Repertoire
- Rapid: Michel favors the King's Pawn Opening (Win Rate ~47%), yet also enjoys tossing a curveball with the Bird's Opening and Queen's Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation both boasting respectable win rates above 57%.
- Bullet & Blitz: Never shy from the mysterious, he comfortably navigates the Van‘t Kruijs Opening and Modern Defense with perfect bullet win stories, and blitz triumphs come under classic defenses like the Philidor Defense with a 100% success rate.
- For Michel, unpredictability is a weapon; opponents beware when he deploys less common lines like the Reti Opening and King’s Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation.
Performance Highlights
| Time Control |
Peak Rating |
Win-Loss-Draw |
| Rapid |
427 (Feb 2024) |
77W - 76L - 34D |
| Blitz |
371 (Mar 2025) |
3W - 3L - 1D |
| Bullet |
208 (Jan 2025) |
41W - 39L - 0D |
| Daily |
629 (Oct 2024) |
6W - 3L - 0D |
Recent Battles: The Good, The Bad, and The Checkmated
Michel recently clinched a crafty victory against dhruvarsha1234 using the patriotic Petrov's Defense, abandoning the game faster than his opponent could say "check!" But not all his recent encounters were wins: a swift checkmate at the hands of AlbertZein reminded Michel that even the best sometimes meet their match.
Fun Facts & Quirks
- Michel’s best time to shine? Right around 11:00 AM, so if you want to catch him off guard, aim for those early morning games.
- His favorite day to conquer? Tuesday, with a comfortable 50% win rate – proving that "Tuesday blues" don’t apply here.
- Ever the strategist, Michel wins nearly half of his games by resignation or timeout – talented enough to induce panic, but maybe also a little time-troubled!
- Longest winning spree? 7 games – a hot streak forged through sheer will (and clever tactics).
In A Nutshell
Whether he's swirling a Bishop like a wizard’s wand or executing sneaky pawn pushes, Michel Rouillon is a chess combatant you want on your radar. His blend of strategic patience, bold openings, and fiery resilience makes every game an unpredictable adventure. Keep your knights close and your queens closer; MI_RO_95 is here to make the chessboard his stage – or at least keep you on your toes!
