Nicoli Kladeshnicuz

Profile Summary: Nicoli Kladeshnicuz (aka MrMau04)

Nicoli Kladeshnicuz, fondly known in the online chess arenas as MrMau04, is a chess player whose journey resembles a thrilling rollercoaster ride through the kingdoms of strategy and tactics. Starting with humble beginnings in 2013, Nicoli has demonstrated steady improvement and a passionate dedication to the art of chess — all while keeping a sense of humor about the occasional blunders that make the game so entertaining.

A Rating Odyssey

From a modest rating of under 1,000 in the early days of blitz and bullet games to shattering the 2,400 barrier in blitz by 2024, Nicoli has navigated an impressive journey of growth. His peak ratings stand as a testament to his hard work and tenacity:

• Blitz Peak Rating: 2412 (September 2024)
• Rapid Peak Rating: 2197 (July 2023)
• Bullet Peak Rating: 2182 (June 2023)
• Daily Peak Rating: 1809 (March 2021)

Playing Style & Habits

Master Nicoli approaches his games with a tactical flair and strategic patience, often playing long battles with an average of nearly 59 moves per win. Early resignations are rare, showing a stubborn streak to squeeze every last drop of opportunity — after all, every piece counts if you want to win! His resilience also shines through a very admirable 74.56% comeback rate, proving he's no quitter even when losing material.

A chessboard connoisseur, Nicoli prefers blitz as his primary time control but holds worthy skills in bullet, rapid, and daily formats. Whether it’s fast-paced lightning duels or slow, intense thinking sessions, he adapts and thrives.

Favorite Openings (with some spicy side dishes)

If you ever want to study Nicoli’s openings, you’d do well to look at these, his sharp and trusted lines:

• Blitz: Van't Kruijs Opening (78.43% win!), French Defense Knight Variation (68.57%), and a mysterious "Undefined" opening that clearly confuses opponents (71.07% win!)
• Bullet: Classic Caro Kann Defense makes him feel at home, nearly 60% win rate; Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc keeps opponents guessing; and the Closed Sicilian Defense for a bit of flair.
• Rapid: Sicilian Defense shines bright here (66.67% win), and Nicoli’s Kan-style Caro Kann keeps it solid (42.86%—ok, perhaps not always solid but certainly stylistic).
• Daily: Indian Game Black Knights Tango dazzles with 75% wins, and the tricky Sicilian Defense Open Classical Variation wins a delightful 80% of his games.

Legendary Streaks & Quirks

Nicoli has had his fair share of highs and lows: a longest winning streak of 15 games to make the neighbors jealous, but also an - ahem - 18-game losing streak to keep the humbling real. Currently, the losing streak sits at a mere 1, so all is well! He’s certainly proven that perseverance is key.

Social Chess Life

On the field of friendly rivalries, Nicoli has locked horns with krasimir_rusev a whopping 459 times. These duels haven’t always gone his way (about 25% win rate there), yet he remains undeterred. But against many others like yellowball31, grish8, and wilsonpalencia, he enjoys healthy success and keeps the club buzzing with anticipation.

Psychology & Rhythm

Drawing chess boards instead of darts, Nicoli plays his best around noon, when the chess gods are most generous. His tilt factor is respectable, just 18 on a scale where 100 is "grabs board and flips it," showing he can hold his cool even when the pieces conspire against him.

Recent Showdown Highlights

A few recent victories showcase his blend of patience and aggression:

• Won on May 26, 2025 with a stunning checkmate in the French Defense Knight Variation after a thrilling 17-move game.
• Another win on May 26, 2025 by gracefully outmaneuvering opponents under time pressure in sharp Caro-Kann Defense lines.
• A commanding checkmate victory on May 8, 2025 in the Closed Sicilian Defense Traditional Line — checkmate under 10 minutes? Yes please!

The Final Word

Nicoli's journey is a delightful chess tale of ups, downs, and plenty of strategy sprinkled with some heroic blundering (because, hey, nobody's perfect). As he continues to pursue greatness across all time controls, one thing remains clear: his passion and resilience make the 64 squares a much livelier place.