Melvil Richoux

Melvil Richoux (ouaisouais6)

Meet Melvil Richoux, a rapid chess enthusiast who navigates the 64 squares with a blend of gritty determination and quirky charm. Known on the boards as ouaisouais6, Melvil is no stranger to ups and downs — a rollercoaster artisan of tactical comebacks and occasional “tilt” moments.

Chess Journey & Style

Melvil’s fortress lies in rapid chess, where his rating oscillates around the 500–600 mark, peaking impressively at 642 in May 2025. Despite this solid performance, bullet and blitz formats remain rather adventurous territories, with ratings lingering in the low 200s—probably because he appreciates a slower brew to savor his moves.

With a 77.7% comeback rate and an average winning game lasting nearly 49 moves, Melvil doesn’t back down easily and enjoys a long strategic duel rather than lightning-fast finishes. Early resignation is rare-ish (around 11%), showing a fighting heart — unless Netflix is calling.

Opening Repertoire & Tactics

His opening of choice? The classy Italian Game which boasts a stellar 78.6% win rate for Melvil. Equally lethal is the Ponziani Opening with a 68.4% success rate. When Melvil plays the King's Pawn Opening King's Knight Variation, he’s at his tactical best, scoring wins 60% of the time.

Despite some rocky moments in Scandinavian Defense and Bishop’s Opening (win rates more "experimental"), he’s proven that resilience is his middle name, especially when the chips are down.

Notable Moments

Melvil’s recent battles include a dramatic victory with the Italian Game, forcing his opponents to resign after a smooth assault. But not all days are sunshiny — his longest losing streak matches his longest winning streak at 9 games. Chess is a game of patience, and Melvil plays it like a pro with a pinch of humor.

Quirks & Personality

The mornings truly belong to Melvil — his best time to play is 6:00 AM, where his win rate reaches 100%! So if you want to catch him napping, try challenging him after noon… his 29% win rate at 1 PM may suggest some serious caffeine dependence.
His psychological tilt factor is a modest 9, meaning Melvil mostly keeps calm, but even the best have their pixels crossed sometimes.

Overall Stats in a Nutshell

• Rapid record: 260 wins - 241 losses - 15 draws
• Bullet & Blitz: a challenging playground but always a learning curve!
• Win rates vs various time slots & opponents: A tactical mind adapting and always rebounding.

Melvil Richoux is the embodiment of persistence and tactical curiosity, turning each game into a chess story — sometimes epic, sometimes comical, but always captivating.