Christophe Gregoir — FIDE Master (Moltini)
Christophe Gregoir, often seen online as "Moltini", is a FIDE Master with a reputation for blistering speed and relentless endgame grit. A d4-first player by habit and a Bullet specialist by preference, Christophe made his mark on fast time controls while keeping a surprisingly long-game mindset — a rare combo that keeps opponents guessing.
Career highlights & quick facts
- Title: FIDE Master (FM)
- Preferred time control: Bullet — a fierce playground for Moltini's instincts and tactics.
- Online footprint: over 3,200 recorded online wins across time controls (blitz, bullet, rapid, daily).
- Notable streaks: longest winning run of 17 games; top comeback ability with an ~86% comeback rate.
- Peak ratings (examples): 2698 (2025-01-10) and 2758 (2025-07-21) — milestones that reflect elite speed chess performance.
Playing style
Christophe blends tactical sharpness with marathon-like endurance. Despite preferring Bullet, Moltini's numbers show long, deep games (avg ~80 moves per decisive game), high endgame frequency, and a knack for turning around bad positions.
- Comeback specialist — high ComebackRate (≈85.9%).
- Average moves per decisive game: ~80 — he grinds, even in fast formats.
- Psychology: Best time of day to challenge him is around 11:00 (local); tilt factor is modest but real (8).
Openings & repertoire
Christophe's toolbox is wide but consistent: solid, mainstream defenses mixed with dynamic Sicilian and Caro‑Kann setups. He is comfortable both as White and Black and often steers games toward complex middlegames that reward technique.
- As Black (Bullet favorites): Caro-Kann Defense, Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Australian Defense.
- As White (frequent): systems against the QGD and Nimzo lines, plus the occasional agressive setup — he opens with d4 far more than e4.
- Tricky sidelines he plays with success: Amar Gambit (surprising in Bullet) and modern Closed Sicilian ideas.
Notable games & study material
For coaches and fans who like to learn from fire, study one of Moltini's clashes against a top streamer: Study this nail-biter.
Small illustrative PGN (quick tactical sketch):
Stats snapshot & research aids
Want a visual? A Bullet rating chart quickly shows Christophe's rise and resilience over the years:
Useful quick link placeholders: Daniel Naroditsky (frequent opponent list), Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation.
Fun facts & trivia
- Signature first move: d4 — a steady habit that shapes much of his opening play.
- Favored hour: late morning (11:00) — come prepared with coffee and opening prep.
- Unusual stat: despite Bullet focus, Christophe often wins long, technical endgames — proof that speed and patience can be friends.
- For trivia buffs: longest losing streak recorded is 8 — even the best have rough patches.