Etienne Varlet

Etienne Varlet - The Rapid Roller

Meet Etienne Varlet, a chess player whose rapid rating skyrocketed to a personal best of 660 in May 2025—clearly showing he's a force to be reckoned with in the quick-paced realm! With a rather modest blitz and bullet presence (381 and 362 peak ratings respectively), Etienne’s heart beats fastest when the clock is ticking but not too fast.

Etienne’s style is a curious combination: a penchant for deep endgames (they stick around in nearly 60% of his games!) and a surprisingly resilient comeback rate of over 68%. When the chips are down, he’s not just folding but fighting back, proving that it's not over until the final rook is captured. Although his longest winning streak peaked at 4, the six-game losing streak shows even the best sometimes slip—hey, every grandmaster was an amateur once!

Opening Adventures

On the opening battlefield, Etienne clearly enjoys shaking things up. The Sicilian Defense is his shining armor with a standout 75% win rate in rapid games—a knight’s tour de force! Yet, the Modern Defense? Not so much, yielding zero victories in rapid games. Sometimes even a chess warrior has its kryptonite.

Kings Pawn Opening tried to charm him with a modest 44% to 50% success rate, but it looks like Etienne prefers more dynamic opening lines. When not battling the Sicilian, he occasionally flirts with the Four Knights and Philidor defenses, hitting a respectable near 67% win rate in those quaint Italian and traditional lines.

Psychological Profile & Fun Facts

With a tilt factor of 6, Etienne keeps his cool pretty well, only occasionally sulking after a tough loss. His best time to strike? 6 PM sharp, where he boasts a 100% win rate—look out, opponents, he’s a true evening gladiator! And if you think he’s a quitter, think again: his early resignation rate is just 8.16%, showing he prefers to fight for every pawn to the bitter end.

Across the week, Sundays and Thursdays bring out Etienne’s best game, with win rates hovering around 56% to 71%. Weekends could use a little work—with a humble 33% on Saturdays—but hey, even champions need their rest.

Memorable Matches

Etienne’s recent wins are as swift as his rating climb. Against the elusive soomniw, he clinched victory on time with a tactical flourish in the Modern Defense, proving patience and persistence win games. But beware! Opponents like bobbarker_2020 and strong-storm have left him with more losses than wins, showing some rivalries remain fiercely contested battles.

Overall, Etienne Varlet is either a future grandmaster in training or a chess enthusiast who knows how to keep things interesting. Whether it’s punching above his rating category or bouncing back after setbacks, he’s an unpredictable mix of grit and flair. Soon, he might just turn those rapid gains into blitz and bullet magic, or at least keep us entertained trying!