nico Gaudives

Profile Summary: Nico Gaudives (Nico58000)

Meet Nico Gaudives, a rapidly improving chess enthusiast with a penchant for surprising moves and a fighting spirit. Known in the chessverse as Nico58000, this player’s battlefield is primarily the Rapid time control, where games unfold fast, but not too fast to lose their flair.

Nico’s chess journey in 2025 has been quite a rollercoaster ride, with a peak Rapid rating of 393 achieved in March — a number that might confuse chess engines but definitely highlights his potential prowess. Although his current rating hovers around the mid-200s, his dedication to the game is evident with over 190 Rapid games played this year alone, an impressive feat for anyone who likes to think a few moves ahead.

Playing Style & Strengths

Tactical awareness? Check. 75% comeback rate after falling behind suggests Nico’s never one to surrender too early—even when the chips are down. With an average game lasting close to 58 moves, this player enjoys gritty, strategic battles, often turning the tide when least expected.

Nico shows a particular fondness for the Englund Gambit (where he boasts a dazzling 75% win rate!), proving that sometimes an unorthodox approach can catch opponents off-guard. Other solid go-to openings include the Philidor Defense and the Van 't Kruijs Opening, each with win rates hovering above 50%, balancing aggression and defense with flair.

Notable Stats & Quirks

• Longest winning streak: 5 games
• Longest losing streak: 6 games (Hey, even champions have off days!)
• Preferred color: Slight edge with Black pieces at 47% wins versus White at 44%
• Favorite time to play: 7 PM sharp—probably after a good cup of coffee (or something stronger)
• Early resignation rate: A humble 4.35% – Nico knows when to hold 'em, and when to fold 'em

Recent Battles

Nico’s latest victorious masterpiece was a swift checkmate victory over animesh7771 featuring a classic Kings Pawn Opening.
It took 50 moves of strategic brilliance to seal the deal, ending with a satisfying checkmate that surely had spectators cheering.

Of course, not every day is a winning one. Nico is currently learning from a couple of recent setbacks, including challenges against mo_mo208 and vanpeld. We won’t mention the losses too loudly — after all, every defeat is just a stepping stone to greatness!

Fun Facts

If you pick a random Monday evening or Saturday afternoon, you’ll probably find Nico deep in thought over the board, boasting a 60% and 55% win rate those days respectively. Weekends are for winning, right?

And when the clock strikes 19:00, prepare for a player who turns into a chess ninja with a perfect 100% win rate during this magical hour. Clearly, Nico knows exactly when to unleash the strategy and when to fold the casual attitude.

In Conclusion

Whether it’s smashing through the ranks with the Englund Gambit, outmaneuvering opponents in complex middlegame skirmishes, or staging epic comebacks with unshakeable resolve, Nico Gaudives is a player to watch in the Rapid chess scene. So don’t blink—this phoenix is rising, one move at a time!