Nic Cole (nick8310) - Chess Journey
Nic Cole, known in the online chess circles as nick8310, is a player who’s seen the rollercoaster of chess ratings and emotions firsthand. With a peak rapid rating of 941 back in early 2021 and a blitz peak just shy of that at 934, Nic’s journey resembles the epic tales where the hero battles not just opponents, but fluctuating ratings and the ever-looming Tilt Factor (which sits at a modest 9, so not too dramatic).
Renowned for a tactical comeback rate of a staggering 77%, Nic never backs down—even when pieces are lost, the win rate after losing a piece clocks in at a respectable 30%. This player’s preferred battlegrounds seem to be the Queens Pawn Opening family, particularly showing some flair when using the Mikenas Defense, where the win rate impressively hits 50% in rapid games. The King's Pawn Opening is also often attempted, although it’s a place where Nic’s win percentage hovers around 25%, proving that sometimes you have to risk the sharpest opening to learn the best lessons.
When asked about style, Nic averages about 58 moves in wins, suggesting some patient maneuvering, though not shy to resign early about 10% of the time—sometimes sparing both players the agony of a drawn-out defeat. Black squares versus white seem to bring slightly better fortune with a black win rate near 36% compared to 30% with white.
Match ups are a mixed bag: Nic holds a 30% win rate against frequent opponent corderoo25, who appears to be a looming challenge with almost 360 games played—a true rivalry brewed in many epic battles. Against some opponents like coffeemechanicus, nic8310 boasts a perfect 100% win record—proof enough that he can be ruthless when conditions align.
Recent Battles
On June 1st, 2025, Nic demonstrated some creative prowess in a Rapid Queens Pawn Opening battle, securing a win by resignation against COFFEEMECHANICUS. Not one to give up easily, Nic's latest games show a mix of thrilling victories and challenging losses—because hey, every chess explorer knows that learning hides in every checkmate and every blunder.
Whether grinding through rapid games, tactically juggling blitz rounds, or navigating the slow pace of daily matches, Nic Cole continues to embrace the beautiful chaos of chess with resilience, occasional early resignations (hey, we all have those days), and a hint of humor in every move.
In the grand tournament of life, Nic plays on—sometimes winning, sometimes learning, but always playing.
