Profile Summary: Nicola Soccal (N1C0L479)
Meet Nicola Soccal, a chess aficionado who dances gracefully across the 64 squares with a calculated blend of tenacity and tactical wit. Known online as N1C0L479, Nicola has proven to be a formidable opponent in blitz, bullet, rapid, and daily chess formats, consistently drawing admirers (and occasional gnashes of teeth) from foes worldwide.
Rise Through the Ranks
Nicola’s blitz rating has soared impressively over the years, reaching a staggering peak of 1688 as recently as January 2025. Not to be outdone, their bullet play climbed to a peak rating of 1675 in the same month, while their rapid and daily ratings have peaked at 1640 and 1486 respectively. A true all-rounder!
Playing Style
A fanatic of long engagements, Nicola's games tend to stretch over an average of about 63 moves for wins and 66 moves for losses, because good things come to those who wait (and maybe those who occasionally blunder, too). Rarely one to resign early – with an early resignation rate of just 2.05% – Nicola likes to battle it out till the bitter end, often edging out opponents by sheer endurance.
Interestingly, Nicola is a comeback kid, boasting a brilliant 85.64% comeback rate after falling behind. This knack for turning the tide keeps opponents on their toes — and their pawns trembling.
Favorite Openings
The Scotch Game is Nicola’s bread and butter, with a robust 58.74% win rate in blitz where it’s used more than 3,000 times – talk about dedication! The Pirc Defense and its Czech variation also pepper Nicola's games, proving a versatile defensive and counterattacking palette.
Psychological Quirks & Battle Timings
With a tilt factor of 12, Nicola manages to keep their cool fairly well—even when the chess gods are not so kind. The best time to challenge this chess warrior? According to statistics, 1 AM might be the least advisable moment, as it’s when Nicola shines brightest!
Recent Memorable Battle
One of Nicola’s recent victories was a breathtaking checkmate victory using the Pirc Defense, showcasing deep calculation and strategic patience against mansikkatuutti. The final position? A neat Re1# that left spectators and opponents alike applauding the artistry of the win.
PGN Highlights:
1. e4 d6 2. Nc3 c6 3. f4 Nf6 4. Nf3 Nbd7 5. d4 Qc7 6. Bd3 e5 7. f5 Be7 8. O-O a5 9. a4 h6 10. Be3 O-O 11. Ne2 Ng4 12. Bd2 exd4 13. Nexd4 c5 14. Nb5 Qc6 15. h3 Ngf6 16. Re1 c4 17. Be2 Nxe4 18. c3 d5 19. Bf4 Bc5+ 20. Nfd4 Ndf6 21. Kf1 Bxf5 22. Nxc6 Nf2 23. Qc1 N6e4 24. Ncd4 g5 25. Nxf5 gxf4 26. Nxh6+ Kg7 27. Ng4 Nxg4 28. Bxg4 Ng3# 0-1
Why Watch Out?
Nicola's resilience and deep understanding of complex positions make every game a learning experience—whether you're playing them or spectating. Bear in mind, they tend to hold their ground longer, with a favorable win rate when slightly outmatched and a solid tactical awareness that surprises many opponents.
So next time you see N1C0L479 queueing up for a game, be ready for fierce battles with strategic depth, subtle maneuvering, and the occasional cheeky comeback. After all, chess isn’t just a game for Nicola—it's a chess-tionary journey of patience, surprise, and checkmate!