Niccolò Pagani: The Chess Virtuoso aka nijo95
Niccolò Pagani, better known by his username nijo95, is a player whose chess journey resembles a rollercoaster—sometimes thrillingly high, other times amusingly low, but always entertaining. Starting out in 2017 with a modest blitz rating of 865, Niccolò has shown a stubborn dedication to climbing the ladder of online chess proficiency.
Across multiple years, Niccolò's blitz rating danced from the 800s into the 1300s at his peak, proving he’s no stranger to improvement—or dramatic swings that keep his opponents guessing (and maybe a bit dizzy). His bullet and rapid games tell similar tales of ups and downs, but with an overall solid performance that earns him respect and occasional internet high-fives.
Playing Style & Quirks
- Endgame Enthusiast: With roughly 64% endgame frequency, Niccolò clearly enjoys the thrill of squeezing every pawn and position to victory instead of rushing to early conclusions.
- Patient but Perplexing: Averaging about 66 moves per win compared to just 59 on losses, his games aren't short stories but well-narrated novellas that keep spectators hooked.
- Comeback Kid: His comeback rate nears 80%, and every time he loses a piece, he's got a perfect 100% record of bouncing back—talk about resilience!
- Early Resigner, Sometimes: Only 2.77% early resignation rate suggests Niccolò doesn't quit easily—unless he's spotted a blunder bigger than his coffee mug.
Battle Stats
His cumulative record across blitz, bullet, rapid, and daily games reveals a balanced warrior:
- Blitz: 2412 wins, 2393 losses, 219 draws.
- Bullet: 764 wins, 793 losses, 27 draws. Slightly challenging in the lightning-fast format, but who can blame him?
- Rapid: 142 wins, 140 losses, 11 draws. Niccolò's sweet spot for thoughtful plays.
- Daily Chess: A cozy 4 wins against 1 loss — always ready for the casual battleground.
Opening Secrets
His performance relies heavily on an intriguingly labeled "Top Secret" opening strategy. With nearly 5000 blitz games played using this mysterious approach and win rates hovering around 48%, it’s clear Niccolò, or should we say "Agent nijo95," has some chess espionage skills worth envying.
Tilt, Time & Opponents
Niccolò’s “tilt factor” is a respectable 18%, meaning while he occasionally grimaces at referee calls (or maybe just a bad blunder), he mostly keeps his cool. Hour-wise, he seems sharpest around 23:00, boasting a near 58.5% win rate—perhaps he’s a night owl who thinks better as others sleep.
Favoring some opponents and disliking others comes with the territory. His recent foes include “henri9th” and “abdulazizqahtani,” against whom he has perfect and zero win rates respectively, illustrating that chess life is sometimes a tale of heroes and villains.
Summary
Niccolò Pagani is a chess journeyman with an admirable fighting spirit, tactical awareness that can make a comeback from the abyss, and a love for lengthy, strategic battles. Whether he's streaming his "Top Secret" openings or silently plotting his next move after midnight, nijo95's chess story continues to evolve—one move, one game, one win (or loss) at a time.
