papirosi NM

Profile Summary: papirosi

Title: National Master

Meet papirosi, a National Master whose chessboard adventures blend gritty tactics with surprising flair. With a title awarded by National, papirosi has proven mastery over complex positions, while keeping opponents guessing (and often running out of time!).

Playing Style & Strengths

Known for an exceptional comeback rate of 87.48%, papirosi is the player you don't want to count out - even if they've lost a piece, their win rate after such setbacks hovers above 50%, showing remarkable resilience and tactical awareness. Their endgames are played carefully and often extended, boasting an endgame frequency of nearly 78%, with average winning games spanning over 73 moves. These aren't quick skirmishes; papirosi plays the long game, feinting patience until the perfect strike.

Preferred Arena: Blitz

While papirosi competes in multiple time controls, Blitz is clearly home turf. Their ratings and performances shine brightest here, peaking at an impressive 2388 in October 2019. With almost 1,080 blitz games logged and a winning record to brag about (589 wins against 423 losses), papirosi thrives under pressure and speed. If you want a hint of their style, they favor staunch defenses like the Caro Kann Defense and the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation, winning roughly 65% and 62.5% of those games, respectively.

The Rapid and Bullet Quests

In Rapid chess, papirosi reached a peak rating of 2441 in October 2020 - quick moves, precise thinking, and excellent opening preparation helped in this ascent. Bullet is a bit more of a mixed bag, with a peak near 2299 and a near 50% win rate in a high-paced 300+ game slugfest.

Opening Preferences: The Sicilian Dragon and Friends

papirosi does not shy away from fiery lines: the Sicilian Defense Open Accelerated Dragon Maroczy Bind Formation is a battlefield where they hold about 62.5% wins in blitz, and the Kings Indian Attack Yugoslav Variation similarly boasts a healthy win rate. On the other hand, they have a love-hate relationship with the Giuoco Piano Game Center Attack, winning just under 40% but presumably learning plenty in every encounter.

Psychological Edge and Quirks

Fun fact: papirosi's “tilt factor” is a modest 10, proving they don’t rage against the chess machine too often. Their absolute favorite hour to play (and win) is 5 PM - when the mind is sharp and the ops are ripe for checkmating. But beware opponents: papirosi has lost 10 games in a row once but currently enjoys a winning streak, so this player can go from "uh-oh" to "checkmate" in a heartbeat.

Against the Competition

papirosi has sparred multiple times with rivals such as drgruenfeld and timayus, winning just over half of those encounters. Their record shines brightest versus lesser-known opponents where nearly perfect win rates show the grinding efficiency of a seasoned National Master.

Highlight Game

One of papirosi’s recent stunning victories ended by checkmate against "Mosulini," a game that showcased strategic depth and tactical sharpness in the Queens Gambit Declined (Cambridge Springs Capablanca Variation). It’s a must-study for anyone curious about how to combine calm positional play with a killer finish.

Overall, papirosi is the blend of tenacity, deep knowledge, and sometimes mischievous gambits - a player who both grinds out wins and occasionally delights in a spectacular knight sacrifice.