Paulo PFN - The Grand Tactician of the 64-Square Biosphere
Known in the chess ecosystem as paulogus, Paulo PFN is a fascinating specimen in the wild world of blitz and rapid chess battles. With a keen eye for strategic placement and a knack for mounting comebacks (a true survival of the fittest moment with a stunning 60.2% comeback rate), Paulo navigates the board like a masterful predator stalking its prey.
Evolution of a Chess Game
Over the years from 2021 through 2025, Paulo's blitz rating has fluctuated like a dynamic ecosystem — peaking at around 822 in 2022 before adapting to new challenges with a somewhat stabilized rating of mid-400s in recent years. Rapid games tell a story of steady growth and dominance with ratings soaring close to 700 at their finest.
The Opening Genes
Paulo's opening repertoire is a carefully evolved toolkit, specializing in the Van t Kruijs Opening — wielding it with a win rate of approximately 52.7% in blitz, a signature move as dependable as a trusty biological reflex. Other favored openings include variations of the Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack and French Defense, showcasing a balanced approach combining aggression and resilience.
Playing Style & Psychology
With an engaging playing style marked by a 19.23% early resignation rate (sometimes the equivalent of a quick escape in nature), Paulo is no stranger to endurance, with endgames featuring in over 41% of matches — proving the predator sticks around to hunt till the very last square.
His average move count per win is around 54 moves, indicating a patient and methodical approach, while losses tend to end earlier, averaging near 39 moves, signaling strategic foldbacks without unnecessary risk. Interestingly, Paulo tends to perform better with the white pieces, boasting nearly a 50% win rate, compared to a slightly lower success rate on black.
Behavioral Adaptations
Paulo shows remarkable psychological resilience with a low tilt factor of 12, and a tactical awareness that turns losing a piece into an opportunity for victory, evidenced by a flawless win rate after losing a piece. That’s some hardcore evolutionary advantage—turning setbacks into milestones!
Predators & Prey
While Paulo’s interactions with opponents like juako73 and adam_in_australia vary, his record is littered with many successful hunts — showing dominance in many matchups with an impressive overall blitz win count of 2804 games.
When Is Paulo Most Active?
Paulo’s chess circadian rhythm peaks around early morning hours and afternoons (with win rates over 50% at 10 AM, 4 PM, and 7 AM), and displays a healthy average hourly win rate hovering around the high 40s. Much like a nocturnal or crepuscular organism, Paulo adapts activity times efficiently for optimal results.
In conclusion, Paulo PFN is a remarkable chess contender, whose evolution on the board mirrors the intricacies of nature’s own survival game. Whether it's blitz or rapid, paulogus proves time and again that in the ecosystem of chess, it’s not just about the strength of the pieces but the wit and wisdom to outsmart adversaries — truly a biological marvel on a checkered battlefield!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| ckurz49 | 5W / 3L / 0D | View Games |
| ddhbarnes | 3W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| edwinvg00 | 3W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| luksdantas | 1W / 3L / 0D | View Games |
| r3xap3x | 1W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 321 | 369 | ||
| 2024 | 475 | |||
| 2023 | 413 | 610 | ||
| 2022 | 429 | 637 | ||
| 2021 | 666 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 426W / 395L / 9D | 386W / 436L / 12D | 48.0 |
| 2024 | 683W / 625L / 44D | 622W / 682L / 39D | 48.9 |
| 2023 | 571W / 543L / 43D | 534W / 602L / 40D | 48.8 |
| 2022 | 981W / 980L / 94D | 963W / 1013L / 94D | 53.3 |
| 2021 | 1011W / 887L / 69D | 910W / 976L / 79D | 43.4 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 1331 | 699 | 582 | 50 | 52.5% |
| Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Classical Variation | 800 | 385 | 389 | 26 | 48.1% |
| Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Modern Variation | 792 | 353 | 415 | 24 | 44.6% |
| French Defense Normal Variation | 436 | 192 | 232 | 12 | 44.0% |
| French Defense | 433 | 235 | 177 | 21 | 54.3% |
| French Defense Knight Variation | 394 | 176 | 204 | 14 | 44.7% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense | 366 | 144 | 213 | 9 | 39.3% |
| Owens Defense | 352 | 150 | 194 | 8 | 42.6% |
| Top Secret | 145 | 70 | 71 | 4 | 48.3% |
| French Defense Queens Knight Variation | 130 | 61 | 64 | 5 | 46.9% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 200 | 92 | 107 | 1 | 46.0% |
| Top Secret | 133 | 62 | 69 | 2 | 46.6% |
| Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Modern Variation | 132 | 70 | 61 | 1 | 53.0% |
| Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Classical Variation | 125 | 78 | 47 | 0 | 62.4% |
| French Defense Knight Variation | 70 | 30 | 39 | 1 | 42.9% |
| French Defense | 63 | 27 | 36 | 0 | 42.9% |
| French Defense Normal Variation | 63 | 34 | 29 | 0 | 54.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense | 62 | 29 | 33 | 0 | 46.8% |
| Owens Defense | 40 | 21 | 18 | 1 | 52.5% |
| Reti Opening Queenside Fianchetto Variation | 23 | 9 | 14 | 0 | 39.1% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 2672 | 1349 | 1206 | 117 | 50.5% |
| French Defense Normal Variation | 807 | 374 | 403 | 30 | 46.3% |
| Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Classical Variation | 607 | 283 | 301 | 23 | 46.6% |
| French Defense | 510 | 266 | 221 | 23 | 52.2% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense | 468 | 201 | 247 | 20 | 43.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 424 | 231 | 178 | 15 | 54.5% |
| French Defense Knight Variation | 392 | 180 | 200 | 12 | 45.9% |
| French Defense Queens Knight Variation | 238 | 108 | 117 | 13 | 45.4% |
| Owens Defense | 167 | 67 | 95 | 5 | 40.1% |
| Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Modern Variation | 137 | 67 | 64 | 6 | 48.9% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 13 | 0 |
| Losing | 12 | 1 |