Mathieu Ternault - FIDE Master Extraordinaire
Also known in the digital realm as miaou33, Mathieu Ternault holds the prestigious title of FIDE Master. This French maestro has carved his chess path with a unique blend of tactical wizardry, patience, and the occasional dash of cheeky surprises on the board.
Rating & Style
Currently gliding through the ranks with a peak blitz rating soaring up to an impressive 2770 (achieved in October 2024), Mathieu's blitz games are nothing short of electrifying. His bullet peak rating is equally formidable, touching 2719 back in early 2022. If time controls had a popularity contest, Mathieu would surely be voted the champion of fast and furious chess.
His playing style? Picture a grandmaster who enjoys endgames (his frequency sits around 84%) and has a knack for turning losing positions into triumphs with a remarkable 86.78% comeback rate. But don’t be fooled — he’s not shy about packing in the moves either, with an average game length exceeding 80 moves, because rushing is for amateurs.
Winning Ways & Quirks
- Overall Wins: Over 6,800 bullet wins and almost 3,700 blitz victories.
- Longest Winning Streak: An epic run of 22 consecutive wins — not just lucky, but legendary.
- Psychological Edge: A tilt factor of 15 means he stays cool under pressure, except maybe when the coffee runs out.
- Best Time to Play: If you're planning to challenge him, maybe avoid 2 AM — that's when his brain wakes up and so do his winning moves.
Favorite Openings
Mathieu has a penchant for the mysterious, aptly titled "Top Secret" openings in both blitz and bullet, winning over half of these encounters. But he also wields the French Defense Exchange Variation, Torre Attack, and Slav Defense Exchange Variation with finesse and a win rate flirting with 50-67%. In bullet, his Queens Pawn Opening Mikenas Defense is a near-perfect weapon, boasting a 100% win rate (okay, it’s only been played twice—but hey, quality over quantity!).
Recent Highlights
June 5th, 2025 saw Mathieu elegantly coax his opponent into resignation in a game featuring the Queens Pawn Opening Torre Gossip Variation – a match that lasted 25 moves and showed off his attacking flair and strategic depth.
Human Behind the Moves
Beyond the numbers and ratings, Mathieu's profile suggests a balanced chess life: whether it's blitz marathons, bullet speed duels, or the deep thought required for daily puzzles, this player dives in with enthusiasm and commitment. He’s played hundreds of opponents, some multiple times, from friendly rivals to puzzle-like enigmas, proving that chess for Mathieu is both a competitive sport and an art form.
In sum, Mathieu Ternault is the kind of player who might blunder like the rest of us every once in a while but will never let you forget it with a ruthless comeback or a brilliant endgame. If he ever goes missing, he's probably locked in a room furiously shaking the kings and queens on the board, plotting the next big upset – or just tweeting about it!