Morgan Choquer

Morgan Choquer (Mochoq) - The Relentless Rapid Warrior

Meet Morgan Choquer, better known in the chessworld as Mochoq, a player whose rapid-fire tactics and comedic timing on the board could very well be the next big thing in chess stand-up comedy. Rated at a peak rapid rating of 580 as of June 2025, Mochoq's journey is one of determination, hearty wins, and just the right amount of facepalms.

Playing Style & Personality

What makes Mochoq special? Well, a keen tactical awareness with a 66.27% comeback rate means giving up is not in the vocabulary—unless you're early resigning, which happens only 3.8% of the time. That's less quitting and more dramatic chess soap opera.

Mochoq isn’t just about brute force; with an average of 55.6 moves per win and a fondness for the endgame (58.7% of games reach this stage), Mochoq's approach combines patience and precision. Also, considering the best time of day to play is 4 AM, one wonders if their greatest chess insights come with the help of caffeine or sleep deprivation!

Strengths & Preferred Openings

Opening the game is Mochoq’s playground. With a particular affinity for the Queen’s Pawn Opening variations, Mochoq boasts win rates exceeding 60% in variations such as:

• Accelerated London System (52.8% win rate)
• Mikenas Defense (61.5%)
• Zukertort Chigorin Variation (66.7%)
• Englund Gambit, astonishingly at 69.6%!

If you see Mochoq mount the Englund Gambit against you, brace yourself—not just for a fight, but probably for a witty quip.

Recent Highlights & Memorable Moments

Mochoq recently sealed a stunning victory by checkmate against nouodann in a queen’s gambit declined battle. The 61-move game featured crafty maneuvering and a final flourish of tactical brilliance. Against an opponent like nyohardy, Mochoq shows flawless execution, winning 100% of their encounters — definitely one to brag about at chess club!

Yet, not every day is a checkmate parade. Mochoq occasionally faces a challenge—like the game lost to zen0x28 via the Englund Gambit, a match that ended abruptly with a checkmate. It turns out even masters of the gambit have moments of humility.

Stats & Trivia

• Rapid Games: Over 500 played with a near-even win/loss record (251 wins vs 232 losses)
• Bullet & Blitz: Modest showings, but hey, every player is a bullet hero in their own way!
• Psychology: A tilt factor of 5 means Mochoq keeps calm under pressure — mostly. Nobody’s perfect after all.
• Humor Fact: Mochoq’s win rate peaks during the wee hours of the morning — 66.67% win chance at 4 AM means possibly all-nighters filled with sleep-deprived brilliance.

In short, Mochoq is a rapid specialist with a spicy opening repertoire, an endgame enthusiast, and a chess player who plays with passion, precision, and a dash of nocturnal mischief. A hopeful rising star—or at least the chess community's favorite midnight marauder!

Watch out for the next move. It might just be checkmate... or a hilarious blunder.