Profile Summary: Nicola Giacomantinio (NIKGIAC)
Meet Nicola Giacomantinio, also known by the chessboard as NIKGIAC, a tenacious player whose ratings have seen more ups and downs than a knight on a wild board adventure. With a rapid rating peaking at 790 in July 2021, Nicola has danced through the myriad complexities of openings and tactics, showing a quirky preference for some classic and some less commonly trodden paths.
Opening Repertoire
Nicola’s favorite playgrounds include the Kings Pawn Opening with an exact 49.31% win rate, the ever-tricky Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation (52.44% win rate), and surprisingly, the Englund Gambit, where success has been had over 53% of the time—a daring choice that makes opponents raise an eyebrow. Nicola also relishes the Bishops Opening with an impressive 60.78% win rate, proving that playing the bishop’s game is no mere side hobby.
Style of Play
Known for an average of about 45 moves to victory and a slightly longer average in losses, Nicola plays games that often keep spectators on the edge of their seats. With a comeback rate of 61.14%, giving up is just not in the dictionary. And while the tilt factor sits at a modest 11, the player’s scientifically optimal time to start a winning streak might just be at 4 AM, where their win rate impressively skyrockets.
Competitive Highlights & Quirks
- Longest Winning Streak: 13 games – If only life was this consistent!
- Most recent win: A classic Italian Game battle ending not by checkmate, but by resignation—because why make it easy for the opponent?
- Most recent loss: A tough game ended by game abandonment, reminding us even warriors have their off days.
- Win Rate vs. Opponents: Nicola seems to have a rather dramatic relationship with opponents—some are conquered 100% of the time, others consistently resist with 0% win rate. The fluctuation keeps the game spicy.
Personality & Playtime
Nicola plays chess like a morning person playing poker at midnight—sometimes wildly unpredictable but often brilliant. The highest winning hourly rate comes in mysterious hours like 4 AM and 23 PM, perhaps signaling midnight snacks fuel their sharp midnights tactics. And with a daily rating peaking just shy of 1000, Nicola has proven to be one seriously committed player.
In Conclusion
Whether wrestling with gambits, scheming with bishops, or testing foes in the rapid arena, Nicola Giacomantinio is a player who blends resilience, unpredictability, and good humor. With a record almost evenly split between wins and losses in rapid (1342 wins to 1369 losses), the journey continues—because every chessboard is a new story, and Nicola is ready to write many more.
“Check, mate, or mischief - Nicola’s game is never dull.”
