Profile Summary: Niels de Feijter (n_defeijter)
Niels de Feijter is a spirited chess adventurer known in online circles as n_defeijter. With a playing style that combines patience and tactical punches, Niels has proven himself a formidable opponent across various time controls from blitz to rapid chess.
About the Player
Starting with modest ratings around 1500 in bullet chess back in 2020, Niels has steadily climbed the ladders, peaking impressively at 1817 in Bullet, 2041 in Blitz, 1982 in Rapid, and a charming 1302 in Daily chess. While he occasionally suffers the agony of defeat, Niels bounces back with a commendable comeback rate of over 77%, proving that early setbacks are merely fuel for his tactical resurgence.
Playing Style & Strengths
Ever the patient strategist, Niels prefers sustained endgames, with a remarkable 70% frequency of endgame appearances. He cherishes long battles, averaging almost 70 moves per win, which suggests a knack for outlasting foes rather than quick knockouts. His solid win rates with White (53%) and sturdy resilience with Black (47%) indicate a balanced approach.
If there’s a weak moment, it might be a slight case of tilt — with a modest tilt factor of 9 — but who doesn’t occasionally shake their fists at the chessboard after a surprise blunder? Still, early resignations are rare (under 3%), so Niels is not one to throw in the towel prematurely.
Memorable Achievements & Records
- Longest winning streak: 13 games — a hot streak worthy of notice.
- Over 700 wins in blitz chess and nearly 40 in bullet, demonstrating versatility and stamina.
- Impressive daily chess win rate of over 82%, showing that slow and steady definitely wins many races.
Fun Facts
Niels tends to do best on Monday and Thursday, with win rates soaring over 54% and 56% respectively. And for early risers (or night owls), the magic hour seems to be around 5 AM when the board is fresh and so is his concentration — boasting a perfect 100% win rate at 5 AM. Maybe Niels is a secret morning person or just loves to catch opponents snoozing.
Recent Highlights
In one of his recent thrilling battles, Niels clinched victory on time against Paologamba88, showcasing his resourcefulness and time management under pressure. His preferred opening in this game was the Caro-Kann Defense: Accelerated Panov Attack, a solid yet dynamic choice reflecting his versatile approach to the game.
Despite a few tough losses now and then, Niels’ resilience and determination shine brightly, keeping his chess journey full of intrigue and competitive fire.
Summary
Whether playing lightning-fast bullet or methodical daily games, Niels de Feijter is a chess player who embodies persistence, skill, and a dash of humor in tackling the 64 squares. Opponents beware: this player doesn’t just play chess — he enjoys the delicious struggle of it!