Paulo Costa NM

Paulo Costa (aka NovaAugusta) – National Master Extraordinaire

Paulo Costa, better known in the chess circles as NovaAugusta, has earned the prestigious title of National Master—a badge of honor awarded by none other than the National Chess Federation. With a blitz rating skyrocketing to an impressive peak of 2362 in early 2024, Paulo proves that quick thinking is their middle name.

Chess Journey and Style

From a modest blitz starting rating of 1610 in 2018, Paulo rapidly ascended through the ranks with a tenacity only rivaled by their tactical awareness—boasting an outstanding 84.93% comeback rate. They don’t just play chess; they turn near-defeats into dazzling victories. Opponents beware!

Known for their deep endgame knowledge (appearing in nearly 76% of their games) and a liking for long, strategic battles (with average wins lasting about 70 moves!), Paulo’s playing style rewards patience and precision.

Blitz Battles and Rapid Fire

Paulo’s blitz record is as fiery as their name suggests: over 1100 wins, bounced around 780 losses, and a respectable collection of draws. While blitz is where Paulo shines brightest, their rapid games are nearly flawless—winning all 12 recorded rapid games with no losses or draws!

Famous For

• Crushing it at odd hours: Their best time to conquer opponents is around 4:00 AM, when mortals sleep and Paulo’s mind is at its sharpest.
• Early Resignations? Almost never! Paulo sticks it out in games, with only about 0.26% early resignations—because giving up isn’t in their chess vocabulary.
• Impressive psychological resilience, boasting a low tilt factor of 8 and winning roughly half their games even after losing a piece.

Notable Matches and Highlights

The latest victory was a strategic masterpiece using the Catalan Opening, sealing the deal by resignation against a worthy adversary. For those who enjoy reliving the tension and triumph, the game’s full PGN is available online, showing Paulo’s finesse in turning complex positions into wins.

Fun Facts

Paulo favors the mysterious "Unknown Opening" more than any other, playing it over 1800 times in blitz with a winning percentage north of 54%. Forget fancy lines—sometimes the best move is the one nobody expects.

When not busy checkmating opponents at lightning speed, Paulo’s probably pondering if the coffee or the chess clock should run out first.

In summary: Paulo Costa is a fierce warrior of the 64 squares, blending strategic depth, tactical genius, and a sprinkle of midnight magic to keep opponents on their toes. Watch out—whether it’s blitz or rapid, Paulo’s Nova will always shine bright!