Napolesko: The Rollercoaster Rook
Meet Napolesko, a chess enthusiast whose journey on the 64-square battlefield is as thrilling as a rollercoaster ride through a strategic theme park. With a peak Daily rating nearing 1000 (991 to be exact) and a Rapid peak of 774, Napolesko has shown flashes of brilliance that suggest a master strategist… or at least a cunning trickster with a penchant for dramatic finishes.
Playing Style
Napolesko’s games are a dance of patience and surprises. Known for an average decisive game lasting around 43 moves, martial patience is evident, but beware — the longest losing streak hitting 7 means every victory is savored all the more! With an early resignation rate of about 9.4%, sometimes Napolesko decides to call it quits early — sensible or strategic? You decide!
Interestingly, Napolesko performs slightly better when playing as Black (47.62% win rate) than White (43.14%), suggesting a knack for counterplay and exploiting opponents’ ambitions. This player can turn the tide with a comeback rate above 60% — a true phoenix rising from the ashes of lost pieces.
Favorite Openings & Quirks
- Kings Pawn Opening is a trusty steed in Blitz, boasting a solid 50% win rate from 14 games.
- Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation also holds a special place, with consistent 50% success in Blitz and 40% in Rapid — a classic battleground for Napolesko.
- In Daily games, Napolesko isn’t afraid to spice things up with the Queens Pawn Opening, winning every recorded game played there.
- Beware if you meet Napolesko in the Leonardis Variation or Two Knights Defense — their Blitz win rates dip and dive, keeping opponents guessing when things get spicy.
Recent Battles & Highlights
Napolesko has faced rivals like harikkrish109 and serbal6238 with impeccable win records, yet some opponents like lkq333 have managed to hand them defeats — every warrior meets their match! The psychological tilt factor sits low at 7, so Napolesko keeps cool when the clock ticks down.
Time of day shapes their game too — the magic hour seems to be 14:00, with win rates soaring to 100%. So if you challenge Napolesko, consider the time, or be ready for a tough fight.
Chess Humour Corner
“Napolesko’s strategy? Sacrifice a pawn, tank the clock, maybe get mated… or maybe not. It’s a mystery even to them!”
Peek into a Recent Victory
Here’s a glimpse of how Napolesko clinched a win recently in a French Defense Steinitz Attack – a game that ended with a well-timed abandonment by the opponent:
Stats at a Glance
- Blitz: Peak rating of 644, with 43 wins to 54 losses.
- Rapid: Peak rating of 774, almost equal wins and losses at 45 and 51 respectively.
- Daily: The crown jewel! A nearly flawless recent record with 6 wins and only 1 loss.
- Longest winning streak: 5 games. Longest losing streak: 7 games.
- Preferred time control: Daily games, where patience clearly pays off.
All in all, Napolesko is a fearless explorer of the chessboard universe — embracing ups and downs, deploying a mix of classical openings and unexpected gambits, and proving that whether you’re a king or a knight, the game’s about heart, grit, and a dash of chaos.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| mobzh | 4W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| erdogan057 | 1W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| james2606doh | 1W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| monkebusinessman | 0W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| slaskarn | 1W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 101 | 366 | 991 | |
| 2022 | 913 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 49W / 63L / 4D | 54W / 61L / 3D | 44.9 |
| 2022 | 1W / 0L / 0D | 1W / 1L / 0D | 30.0 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 17 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 47.1% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 28.6% |
| Four Knights Game Italian Variation | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Petrovs Defense Classical Variation | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Three Knights Opening | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Four Knights Game | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Pawn Opening | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Alekhines Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Indian Game London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 16.7% |
| Four Knights Game Italian Variation | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Alekhines Defense | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 20.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Vienna Game Falkbeer Variation | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Petrovs Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Modern Defense with | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Blackmar Blackmar Diemer Gambit | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 5 | 0 |
| Losing | 7 | 4 |