Michael Hoffmann GM

Michael Hoffmann (aka Micheliavelli)

Grandmaster of the 64 Squares

Meet Michael Hoffmann, a chess wizard who’s been quietly conquering the board with the precision of a grandmaster and the flair of a seasoned warrior. Officially titled by FIDE as a Grandmaster, Michael has earned that coveted tag through dedication, tactical genius, and occasional bouts of sheer stubbornness that make his opponents wonder if they’re playing against a chess-playing Terminator.

The Stats that Speak

With an explosive peak blitz rating soaring up to 2828 in July 2024, Michael’s speed and accuracy make him a force to be reckoned with in fast games. Bullet? Please — he once touched a monstrous 2717 rating. In rapid formats, he’s a nearly flawless attacker with an impressive win rate above 94%, proving that when he’s not blitzing, he's blasting opponents with precise, calculated strikes.

Playing Style & Personality

Michael’s playing style is the perfect blend of patience and aggression. He loves ending games in the endgame, with a remarkable 82.87% frequency of reaching these critical phases, proving that he’s as comfortable in the marathon as in the sprint. Average moves per win hover around 74 — which means if you want to beat him, don’t hold your breath. But don’t expect him to fold either; with a comeback rate near 86%, he claws his way back even when the chips are down.

Humor alert: Michael’s early resignation rate is a modest 0.3% — so yes, he almost never gives up early. Guess it’s tough when your chess brain is wired to spot traps and forks faster than a hungry raccoon spots leftovers.

Favorite Openings

Most of Michael’s success stories start with a mysterious “Top Secret” opening – we assume that's his cheeky secret weapon. But occasionally, he dabbles in the Sicilian Defense Nyezhmetdinov Rossolimo Fianchetto Variation and the Queen's Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation, snatching wins with surgical precision.

Psychological Edge & Quirks

The psychological data reveals Michael’s best time of day to play is at the mysterious early hour of 6 AM — probably while the rest of us are still dreaming about pawns dancing on the board. Tilt? Barely noticeable, with a low factor of 9. But with a sense of humor that probably keeps opponents on their toes, it’s clear Michael plays to win and to entertain.

Recent Battles

Just recently, Michael defeated "Polarbear1224" in an intense Sicilian Defense battle, forcing a graceful resignation after a clever series of moves. Though every lion sometimes faces defeat — his recent losses have been hard-fought, including a tough game against "RantomOpening" where time sneaked up on him.

In Summary

Michael Hoffmann is the chess player who can outthink, outmaneuver, and outlast most competition — all while possibly having a clever quip ready for the post-game chat. Watch out! When Micheliavelli arrives at the board, the king better be on high alert.