Michele Gottardi

Michele Gottardi (migottardi) - The Bullet Brawler

Michele Gottardi, better known by the username migottardi, is a speed-chess enthusiast who has bravely traversed the fiery landscapes of bullet, blitz, rapid, and daily time controls. With a peak bullet rating of 978 in April 2021 and a blitz peak soaring to 924 in March 2024, Michele showcases a flair for fast pawns and sharper tactics than a knight on fire.

Starting modestly, Michele’s journey reflects an undying passion for rapid Duke-level maneuvers and tactical skirmishes. Their playing style favors complex endgames—almost 68% of their games progress to this deep zone—proving that they’re not just about blitzing out moves but also sticking around long enough for the exciting finisher.

When it comes to openings, Michele prefers to employ the Bishop's Opening with an impressive 57.79% win rate in bullet games and an even sexier 60.61% in daily games. They also dabble with the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation, making it their secret weapon with a steady 50-67% success rate across different formats. Opponents beware: stepping into their territory means a merciless slugfest with tricky gambits and relentless pressure!

Interesting stats include a White win rate of 53.11% and a Black performance that keeps things spicy at 44.84%. With an average of 55 moves per victory and 66 moves per loss, Michele’s games are more like strategic marathons than sprints—but don’t get fooled, their bullet rating shows they can light up the board like it’s a chess fireworks show.

Psychologically, migottardi is the comeback kid with a staggering 73.53% comeback rate, proving that even when the going gets tough and a piece drops, there’s always hope (and a cheeky trick or two) up the sleeve. Their Tilt Factor stands at 11, meaning Michele might lose their cool occasionally—but who wouldn’t when knights keep jumping around like caffeinated kangaroos?

As a tactical warrior, Michele’s not one to self-resign early: only 1.31% of games end because of that, showing a stubborn chess heart that fights till the very last check. Their longest winning streak of 13 games hints at some serious hot streaks, while their current streak shows they’re ready to climb the ladder again.

Off the board, fans can enjoy Michele’s most recent brilliant victories like the one against jepthewinner—a graceful checkmate delivered in under 10 minutes—or the sly resignation win over Kuske13, where tactical finesse spoke louder than the clock.

Whether you're facing migottardi on the battlefield of time crunches or deep strategic skirmishes, expect a player who blends tenacity, tactical depth, and a sprinkle of bullet-speed bravado. Perhaps one day, Michele will reach grandmaster status—and rule the board with a wicked smile and a bishop’s cunning!

Keep an eye on this bullet blitzer. They might not play like Magnus yet, but they sure bring the heat!