Nelvishen

Nelvishen: The Rapid Reti Renegade

Meet Nelvishen, a rapidly rising star in the world of blitz and rapid chess, whose rating currently resides comfortably in the 300s but once peaked at a respectable 412 in May 2025. Known for a blend of tactical finesse and a slight penchant for early resignations (we've all been there, right?), Nelvishen doesn’t just play the game — they make it entertaining.

Playing Style and Strengths

Nelvishen's games are an exquisite mixture of thoughtful openings and dogged endgames, with an endgame frequency of 67% and an average of nearly 68 moves per win, proving they're not in a hurry to give up their queen — or their hopes. They wield White with a slight edge (52.17% wins) and defend staunchly as Black with a 46.3% success rate.

Despite occasionally suffering through losing streaks up to 4 games long, this player has a killer comeback rate near 74%, meaning it's never truly over until that final checkmate lands.

Opening Repertoire

The Van Geet Opening seems to be Nelvishen's secret weapon, boasting an 85.7% win rate there—if chess was poker, this would be the royal flush of openings. Likewise, the King's Pawn Opening yields a perfect 100% win record in 6 games, proving Nelvishen can be aggressive and precise.

On the flip side, the infamous Van t Kruijs Opening perhaps deserves more respect from them, with a 0% win rate in 4 games. Even chess heroes have their kryptonite!

Historic Battles & Rivalries

Facing tough opponents like avantika_1303 (63% wins) and a perfect winning record against must0923146511 and moh3463, Nelvishen clearly holds their own in this online arena. However, battles against gitleradolf323 and limberv reveal a pesky challenge, with 0% wins — a possible hint for a grudge or just a reminder that every player has their nemesis.

Recent Adventures on the Board

Just recently, Nelvishen triumphed by checkmate in a beautifully calculated sequence against moh3463 — a testament to their tactical eye and persistence. The very next day, conceding defeat after a tough fight against GitlerAdolf323 served as a humbling reminder that chess is a game of patience, resilience, and sometimes, bitter pill swallowing.

Quirks and Fun Facts

• Favored time to play: 10 PM — the hour when brainpower and caffeine apparently merge perfectly.
• Wins 75% of games played on Wednesday, but only 30% on Sundays — maybe chess and weekend vibes clash?
• Early resignation rate is just under 10%, because being stubborn to the very end isn’t always practical.
• Amazing comeback capability, with nearly three quarters of hardships turned into opportunities.

If you want to catch Nelvishen in action, expect a rollercoaster of emotions, clever openings, torchbearer endgames, and some unexpected twists. They’re proof that chess is not just about the rating but the fun and fight that come along with every move.

Link to recent notable victory: Must-See Checkmate vs. mo3463 (2025-06-02)
And the tough lesson: Loss against GitlerAdolf323 (2025-06-03)