Patrick Nehme (aka PatrickNh)
Patrick Nehme is a dedicated and resilient chess player known for his unrelenting spirit on the 64 squares. With a peak rapid rating of 1431, a blitz best of 1718, and a bullet high of 1091, PatrickNh has proven to be a versatile competitor across all time controls—even if the computer sometimes reminds him who's boss.
Beginning with a bang in early 2023, Patrick reached his rapid peak rating quickly but soon encountered the rollercoaster ride familiar to many chess enthusiasts. His performance graph looks like a thrilling thriller novel—full of twists, ups, downs, and occasional plot twists around the middle game.
Playing Style & Strengths
- The Comeback Kid: Patrick has an impressive 80.5% comeback rate, showing he rarely throws in the towel without a fight.
- Tactical Awareness: While losing pieces isn’t ideal, he still manages to convert 36% of those tough situations into wins. Chess resilience level: expert.
- Endgame Player: Almost half of his games enter the endgame phase, proving patience is one of his virtues.
- Opening Explorer: Favours the Scandinavian Defense (his beloved battleground), the Queen's Pawn Opening, and the Caro-Kann Defense. His best win ratio is with the Queen’s Pawn Opening, boasting a remarkable 72.73% win rate.
Fun Facts & Quirks
- Patrick's longest winning streak is 5 games—proof he can channel a chess ninja when focused.
- His longest losing streak, however, is a humbling 17 games, reminding us that even grandmasters in the making have their “off days.”
- Despite a 17% tilt factor (we’ve all been there, Patrick), his best time to play is at 7 PM when the stars apparently align for him.
- White pieces bring him better fortune (~45% win rate) than Black (~34%), which might explain why he always volunteers for the first move!
Recent Battles
In his most recent triumph, PatrickNh skillfully utilized the Scandinavian Defense to coax his opponent into resignation in just four moves—a quick knockout move worthy of a flashy chess highlight reel.
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But even heroes face challenges. Patrick’s latest loss was after a hard-fought duel on the Queen’s Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation, ending in a graceful resignation.
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Player Summary
PatrickNe is that rare player whose rating might fluctuate, but whose passion for the game never wavers. If his journey teaches us anything, it’s this: in chess, as in life, it’s not just about how you start, but how you keep playing, learning, and bouncing back—preferably with a quirky opening or two up your sleeve.
