Paul Cristian Rusan - FIDE Master Extraordinaire
Meet Paul Cristian Rusan, a force to be reckoned with on the 64 squares! Awarded the prestigious title of FIDE Master, Paulrusan has established himself as a cunning strategist and relentless competitor in the online chess arena.
Known for his endurance and tactical brilliance, Paul has battled through more than 13,000 blitz games, boasting a remarkable peak rating of 2377 achieved in September 2020—proof that patience and speed can coexist. When it comes to rapid games, his acumen shines with a peak rating soaring to 2321, while his bullet skills have hit a spectacular high of 2202. Not bad for someone who occasionally blinks!
Paul's style? Oh, it's a mix of tenacity and precision. With an 88% comeback rate—yes, you read that right—he’s the chess equivalent of a phoenix, rising from almost certain defeat to claim victory. He’s known to never give up early, boasting a low 0.6% early resignation rate, and plays painstakingly long games, averaging nearly 70 moves to win—talk about stamina!
His opening repertoire is as versatile as a Swiss army knife, but he favors the mysterious and somewhat cheeky "Top Secret" opening in blitz, a fitting name for a grandmaster of surprises. Other favorite weapons in his arsenal include the French Defense Chigorin Variation where his win rate rockets to 80%, and the Alapin Sicilian Defense with a respectable 70% success.
Paul’s mental toughness is legendary, demonstrated by maintaining focus even in the face of recent losses and bouncing back with skillful checkmates. For instance, in a thrilling 2025 blitz encounter against dabandra, Paul clinched a checkmate victory in a Sicilian Defense battle—no mercy on the board!
Off the battlefield? Paulrusan's favorite time to strike is bright and early, unveiling his best moves around 7 AM—because who says chess champions don’t like mornings? He enjoys playing under pressure and thrives especially during the quiet hours of the night, where his win rate steadily climbs.
In summary:
- Title: FIDE Master
- Peak Ratings: Blitz 2377, Rapid 2321, Bullet 2202
- Preferred Openings: Top Secret, French Defense (Chigorin), Alapin Sicilian
- Strength: Incredible resilience with a towering comeback rate and meticulous endgame prowess
- Fun Fact: Less than 1% early resignations - Paul prefers to fight until the last pawn!
Whether streaming online or grinding ranked matches, Paul Cristian Rusan proves time and again that chess is not just a game, but a thrilling adventure filled with sneaky traps, sharp tactics, and those glorious checkmate finishes that make you cheer (or question your life choices).