About MrNicoswitch
Meet MrNicoswitch, a chess enthusiast who has danced on the 64 squares with both brilliance and occasional puzzlement. Known for his bold gambits and quirky opening choices, MrNicoswitch balances between risky flair and stubborn resilience. His journey is a rollercoaster of ups and downs, with peak blitz rating soaring to 791 in August 2024 and a rapid rating apex of 735 in May 2025 — because if chess was only about ratings, it would be called "rating."
Playing Style & Strengths
- Late to the party but loves dramatic finishes — with an average of about 53 moves in wins, this player doesn't shy away from long battles.
- Has a 74% comeback rate — clearly someone who doesn’t go down without a fight, especially when losing material.
- Praised for tricky endgames — participated in endgames over half the time (52.89%), proving patience is a virtue on and off the board.
- Prefers dynamic and lesser-known openings — a mysterious "Top Secret" repertoire dominates with 318 blitz games, where the win rate hovers just under 43% (because mystery doesn’t always equal victory).
Favorite Openings
MrNicoswitch likes to keep opponents guessing with a vast assortment of openings, but a few stand out:
- King's Pawn Opening, King's Knight Variation — proudly sporting a 75% win rate here, it's where MrNicoswitch feels most at home charging into battle.
- Center Game — a compact but deadly choice with a 60% success rate, proving classical openings aren't old-fashioned.
- King's Fianchetto Opening — tactical and stylish, boasting nearly 67% victories.
Competitive Highlights
Despite a typical grind marked by more losses than wins in blitz (191 wins to 212 losses), the player shines when facing opponents below their rating, winning nearly 80% of those games — because everyone loves a confidence boost! Facing equals, MrNicoswitch holds strong with 60% wins, but struggles mightily when challenged by stronger foes (winning only 12.5%).
Favorite battle times? Mornings and late nights: highest win rates clocked between 2 AM and 9 AM (with an astonishing 78% win rate around 3 AM), making it clear that sleep is optional when the king is in check.
Tilt & Temperament
With a modest tilt factor of 9%, MrNicoswitch manages most chess-induced frustrations gracefully, although a tough nine-game losing streak did occur once, likely sparking some epic post-game rants. Early resignation rate at just over 10% suggests this player sometimes knows when to cut losses — or maybe just needs more coffee.
Memorable Moments
MrNicoswitch recently triumphed with the black pieces in a tense French Defense battle, snatching victory on time in June 2025. Not one to shy away from the clock, speed and patience perfectly blend into their game strategy. Their most recent wins reveal a fighter who leverages tricky positional play and tenacity to outlast opponents.
In Summary
MrNicoswitch is a fighter, a strategist, and occasionally a mystery wrapped in a riddle wrapped in a Top Secret blitz opening. Whether pulling off unexpected comebacks or testing lesser-known lines, their presence at the board reminds us all that chess is as much about personality as it is about pure skill.
Play chess your way — just ask MrNicoswitch!