Quentin Loiseau IM

Quentin Loiseau - International Master Extraordinaire

Quentin Loiseau, also known in the chess circles as papaoutai, holds the prestigious title of International Master awarded by FIDE. With an impressive journey that catapulted him from modest beginnings to near grandmaster-level blitz and bullet ratings, Quentin embodies what dedication and tactical wizardry can achieve on the 64 squares.

Starting his blitz escapades around 2013 with a respectable rating of about 1700, Quentin quickly powered up to an astonishing peak blitz rating of 2601 in 2025. His bullet games are even more fiery, peaking at a scorching 2676 in 2024. When it comes to rapid chess, he’s no slouch either, boasting a max of 2500—enough to make opponents sweat and analysts nod in approval.

Quentin prefers to keep his opening repertoire as Top Secret (and who can blame him?), dominating with a win rate of over 56% in blitz and a stellar 75% in rapid. Seems like opponents never quite get a glimpse of his full arsenal until it’s checkmate time.

With a knack for late-game heroics, Quentin embraces endgames obsessively, appearing in over 82% of his matches. His average game length clocks in at a marathon 76 moves, proving he’s both patient and relentless. The man even has a 90.7% comeback rate—giving new meaning to the phrase “never give up.”

Psychological resilience defines him: while an 11 on the tilt factor scale shows he’s no robot, that only adds charm and unpredictability. In the heat of battle, he bounces back faster than you can say “pawn promotion,” with a perfect win rate after losing a piece. Some might call that stubbornness; Quentin calls it strategy.

His most memorable streak? A ten-game winning spree that would make even Magnus blink twice. Quentin’s schedule suggests he’s a night owl too, boasting peak win rates at the witching hours — especially at 11 PM with over a 63% success rate. If you’re thinking of challenging him, better bring your A-game and perhaps join a late-night session.

Beyond stats, Quentin’s playstyle is a blend of patience, wisdom, and a pinch of psychological warfare—with early resignations at only 0.4%, proving he battles every position to its bitter end. Whether wielding the white pieces with a 55.8% win rate or defending the black side at a cool 50.2%, he keeps foes guessing and fans intrigued.

All told, Quentin Loiseau is not just a player but a chess phenomenon—a grandmaster-in-waiting, a tactical genius, and perhaps the secret weapon in every chess club’s lineup.