Pierre Villegas (pastouche06) - International Master Extraordinaire
Pierre Villegas, better known by their chess moniker pastouche06, is an International Master who has been quietly taking names and making pawns tremble since at least 2016. Despite a playful handle, Pierre plays with serious skill, evidence of which is their well-earned FIDE title.
Starting with a modest daily rating around 1545, Pierre's true prowess shines in blitz and bullet formats, where lightning-fast decisions and razor-sharp tactics reign supreme. Their blitz peak rating soared to an impressive 2646 in April 2021, a feat that cements their status among the rapid-fire chess elite. In bullet chess, their explosive style reached an incredible peak of 2664 in mid-2022 (because who doesn't like chess at the speed of light?). Meanwhile, their rapid skills are nothing to sneeze at either, topping out near 2461 in 2023.
Pierre has an enviable knack for making comebacks — boasting a clinical 82.8% comeback rate — proving that losing a piece is just another opportunity to outwit and outplay. Their psychological resilience is strong, showing a modest tilt factor of 8 (somewhere between Zen master and passionate competitor). Their games tend to last an average of nearly 74 moves when winning, showcasing patience and precision rather than reckless blitzing alone.
When it comes to opening choices, Pierre’s "Top Secret" arsenal isn't just mysterious in name: it consistently brings success, with win rates above 54% in blitz, nearly 58% in rapid, and a crushing 64% in bullet. The classic King’s Gambit is also in the toolkit, with a perfect record in daily play (because nothing says "exciting chess" like a good old-fashioned gambit to rattle your opponent’s cage).
Pierre’s opponents have come from all walks of chess life, with some familiar foes like stouuf tested 157 times — a long-standing rivalry where Pierre bags about 34% wins, demonstrating fierce battles on the board. Yet, many opponents suffer a perfect 100% loss rate against the cunning pastouche06. Timing-wise, Pierre plays best around 2 PM, when the brain is just the right side of caffeinated and the battlefield is ripe for brilliant blows.
Among many thrills in their career, one of Pierre’s recent gems was a daily game victory against "yero-8-ans" using the King's Gambit, winning on time with stylish finesse. Their almost poetic resilience and tactical awareness make watching their games both instructive and entertaining — a blend of wizardry and warrior spirit.
In short, Pierre Villegas is the kind of player who can bring a smile to your face with a clever tactical shot and leave you wondering how your queen just disappeared. Whether it's bullet, blitz, or a marathon daily, pastouche06's chess journey is one worth following for those who love a pinch of mystery, a dash of humor, and a whole lot of chess mastery.