PaulB62

Profile Summary: PaulB62

Meet PaulB62, a relentless blitz warrior and a cunning rapid tactician, infamous (to some) for his rollercoaster rating adventures. From humble beginnings at around 800 in blitz to touching peaks just above 1100, Paul embodies the spirit of perseverance — because who doesn't love a challenge that swings as wildly as a knight on a caffeine rush?

His blitz record is almost Shakespearean: a near-even split of 3,496 wins to 3,509 losses, sprinkled with the occasional draw like plot twists in a good novel. In rapid games, Paul shines brighter, boasting a commendable win rate that steadily climbed, peaking past 1400 — clearly, when given a bit more time, his chess brain wakes up and starts throwing punches!

Playing Style

Paul’s style could best be described as persistent pragmatism with a dash of flair. He's not shy about resigning early when the tides turn (around 3.7% early resignation rate), but he also knows his endgame well, entering the spotlight in over half his games. Paul prefers longer battles – his average winning games last nearly 50 moves, and his losses stretch even longer; patience is a virtue, after all.

Whether playing with white or black, his win rates are close to balanced, proving he's comfortable on both sides of the board. And talk about fun facts: when behind a piece, Paul pulls off comebacks 73.6% of the time, showing resilience that would make even the toughest opponents sweat.

Opening Repertoire

Paul’s openings are intriguingly mysterious, mostly playing the enigmatic "Top Secret" move nearly 6,700 times in blitz with an almost even win-loss split—maybe a special code name for his unpredictable strategies? But he does show a fondness for classical lines like the Italian Game and Scotch Game, where his win rates tip favorably, proving he’s no stranger to traditional chess battles.

Psychological Quirks & Time Preferences

Persistent yet occasionally tilted (with a tilt factor of 11), Paul knows when to take a break. He plays his best around noon, so schedule your challenges accordingly! He’s a strong believer in the power of plays around noon and afternoons, posting higher win rates during 8 am to 12 pm hours. And despite frequent losses when facing higher-rated opponents, Paul enjoys the thrill and even edges out better than expected when playing below his rating.

Recent Notable Games

On June 2, 2025, Paul delivered a magnificent checkmate against MVAGUSTAF41000R in just 24 moves, a true demonstration of tactical prowess and strategic dominance. Other recent wins involve clever use of Vienna and Pirc Defense openings. On the flip side, he’s experienced tough losses due to clock pressure — a reminder that even seasoned players lose the race against time sometimes.

Fun Fact

If Paul were a chess piece, he'd be a knight – tricky, a bit unpredictable, and always ready to leap into the fray with surprising finesse.

Stay tuned for more games and surprises from PaulB62, the player who proves chess is as much about grit as it is about genius!