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joao paiva

paivex lisbon Since 2014 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟♟
47.6%- 50.8%- 1.5%
Bullet 476
1287W 1371L 12D
Blitz 376
1575W 1688L 81D
Rapid 1018
28W 20L 1D
Daily 603
2W 5L 0D

Joao Paiva: The Chess Biologist of the Board

Meet Joao Paiva, also known by the username paivex, a player whose chess journey feels a bit like evolution — with highs, lows, and fascinating adaptations. From swift blitz battles to the intricate dance of rapid games, Joao's ELO genome reveals a competitive spirit that refuses to mutate into mediocrity.

Starting with a blitz rating peak around 1078 in 2014, Joao's performance has experienced some natural selection pressures over the years. Despite fluctuations, his combat instinct shines through with a blitz win record of over 1100 victories against almost as many losses — truly a balance of predator and prey roles on 64 squares.

When it comes to openings, Joao is no one-trick gene! He thrives in the King's Pawn Opening and its King's Knight Variation, showing about a 50% win rate in blitz and bullet formats. His tactical DNA favors versatility, including the Scandinavian Defense and the whimsical Grob Opening — giving opponents many evolutionary puzzles to decode.

Joao’s bullet chess speed is nothing less than enzymatic — clocking max ratings close to 600 and an impressive over 1200 wins, proving that even in the rapid-fire neuronal bursts of bullet chess, his mental synapses are firing strong.

Psychologically, Joao has a tilt factor of 17, meaning like many organisms under stress, he sometimes needs a little break from the battlefield. However, his comeback rate is an astonishing 56.48% and a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece — a true testament to his biological resilience and tactical regeneration capabilities.

His chess circadian rhythm peaks with an 58.82% win rate at 11 AM and a solid 60% at 7 AM, suggesting Joao’s neurons are especially plastic during morning hours. Day-wise, Monday brings his highest win rate, making him a strong start-of-the-week competitor.

With an average of 44 moves per win and nearly 50 in losses, Joao's games show a patient and persistent strategy, much like a seasoned creature carefully stalking its prey in the wild forest of chess positions.

In short, Joao Paiva is a master of survival and adaptation on the chessboard — a grandmaster of biological and psychological chess evolution. Ready to test your own evolutionary fitness? Challenge Joao and see if you can survive the tactical ecosystem he commands!

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