Oscar Mueller

Oscar Mueller (OscarVfl) - Chess Player Profile

Meet Oscar Mueller, a daring gladiator of the 64 squares and a self-proclaimed specialist in “Top Secret” opening strategies — primarily because he's probably reinventing the wheel every game! His journey through the world of online chess has been anything but dull, marked by a rollercoaster of ratings and memorable skirmishes across blitz, rapid, bullet, and daily formats.

Playing Style & Personality

Oscar plays like a cat chasing a laser pointer: quick, a bit unpredictable, but fiercely focused when it counts. With an early resignation rate of just under 2%, he’s not one to quit until the final checkmate looms. His psychological resilience is impressive too — boasting a comeback rate of nearly 79%, Oscar has a knack for clawing back from the brink of defeat, turning tears into triumphs and blunders into brilliance.

Preferred Battlefield

Blitz is Oscar’s kingdom, where his peak rating soared to an impressive 1232 in May 2023. Rapid chess also sees him shine, climbing to a peak of 1268, and in bullet, he’s a firecracker with a maximum rating of 1300 — don’t blink or you’ll miss his lightning-fast tactics. His daily rating peaked neatly at 1200 in mid-2020, though he’s been more focused on the quicker sprints since.

Career Highlights

• Top Peak Ratings: Blitz (1232), Rapid (1268), Bullet (1300), Daily (1200)
• Longest Winning Streak: 10 games — yes, he’s had hot streaks!
• Unluckiest Losing Streak: 14 games — because even chess heroes have rough patches.
• Comeback King: Winning nearly 79% of games after being in a tough spot.

Famous Openings

Oscar’s tournaments are peppered with the Giuoco Piano Game and its many Italian variations. He also flexes some Scotch and Scandinavian moves — a nod to classical chess lovers everywhere. Defensive setups like the Nimzowitsch Defense add a dash of mystery to his repertoire, while the Four Knights Game and even the Caro-Kann occasionally make appearances.

Recent Battles: Triumph & Trials

In one of his glorious recent victories on June 2, 2025, Oscar dazzled with a classic Giuoco Piano Game finale against Maxlhun40, delivering checkmate after a nerve-wracking 53 moves. The tension was palpable as he gracefully orchestrated a pawn promotion and relentless pressure, ending the game in grand style.

However, fate is a cruel opponent. Just moments later, in a rematch, Oscar was checkmated by the same opponent — a reminder that in chess, as in life, triumphs must be savored, and losses embraced as lessons.

The Numbers Game

Over his prolific online career:

• Blitz: 2376 wins, 2474 losses, 273 draws — neck-and-neck battles aplenty.
• Rapid: 1126 wins, 1105 losses, 144 draws — scoring slightly above 50% win rate.
• Bullet: 359 wins, 319 losses, 26 draws — rapid-fire chess action!
• Daily: 12 wins, 47 losses — the slow burn format less favored, but still in play.

His win rate is highest when underdog pressure strikes — beating higher-rated players more than two-thirds of the time. Oscar’s tactical awareness shines especially when recovering from a lost piece, with a respectable 43% win rate after such setbacks. Just don’t expect him to have the best luck at 1 AM — he tends to throw in the towel or lose focus then!

Fun Facts

• Oscar’s favorite time to play? The wee hours around 5 AM — where sleepy opponents are gifts waiting to be unwrapped.
• He’s undefeated against some opponents (looking at you, gergnala and erigarmen), and let's just say some others could be considered his nemeses.
• On Sundays, his win rate peaks at just over 51%, probably while enjoying a cup of coffee and a cheeky pawn sacrifice.

Where to Find Him

Catch Oscar in fast-paced blitz duels and rapid fire games. If you’re lucky, you might witness his signature comeback moves. Just be warned: he’s a relentless competitor with a quirky style — part grandmaster, part mystery.