Profile Summary: nouvellon
Meet nouvellon, the relentless chess gladiator of the rapid format—or as rapid as one can be with an average game lasting a breath-taking 60 moves! Starting in August 2024 with a dazzling peak rating of 994, this player has shown a fascinating journey of grit, perseverance, and occasional tactical mayhem.
His opening repertoire is as varied as a buffet at a grand banquet, favoring the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation and the King's Gambit Accepted King's Knight Gambit – because who doesn't like a good gambit to spice things up? With win rates hovering around 50%, it’s clear that nouvellon likes to keep opponents on their toes, balancing between calculated risk and inspiring resilience.
When it comes to his playstyle, endurance is his middle name. With an Endgame Frequency of nearly 59%, he doesn't just aim for quick wins but battles through to the last piece, savoring dramatic finishes. Average moves per win clock in at around 62, which means plenty of opportunities to outwit opponents or plot a comeback—an art at which he excels with a Comeback Rate of over 72%.
Despite the pressure (and occasional rage quits—he has an 18% tilt factor), nouvellon has a surprisingly gentlemanly approach, rarely resigning early with only a 2.46% early resignation rate. He fights fairly and often, having played over 6,000 rapid games alone, with nearly as many wins as losses—proof that every battle is an epic saga.
His tactical dreams come alive mostly in the wee hours—the best time to play is a mysterious 2:00 AM, perfect for those late-night chess duels with coffee as fuel.
In his most recent exploits, nouvellon showed prowess over opponents like askaryone and nabave with clean wins by checkmate or resignation, while not being without the occasional stumble, like the recent loss to mrniik. It's all part of the grand adventure!
Highlights
- Peak Rapid Rating: 994 (Aug 2024)
- Played Games (Rapid): 7,931
- Wins/Losses/Draws (Rapid): 3,707 / 3,693 / 394
- Favorite Openings: Scandinavian Defense variations, King's Gambit Accepted, Italian Game
- Playing Style: Persistent endgame fighter with an average of 60+ moves per game
- Tactical Prowess: 72% comeback rate when trailing
Fun Fact
When most mortals are deep in dreamland, nouvellon prefers making deep strategic moves. His best time to play? Around 2 AM. Sleep is for pawns, after all!
Recent Masterstroke
On June 7, 2025, nouvellon triumphantly checkmated askaryone in a thrilling Scandinavian Defense encounter, proving yet again that in the realm of rapid chess, tenacity and sharp tactics reign supreme.