Paulo Lima - The Inquisitive Chess Explorer
Paulo Lima is not your average chess enthusiast. With a mind sharp enough to slice through Sicilian defenses yet quirky enough to keep opponents guessing, Paulo’s journey through the 64 squares is as colorful as a bishop's diagonal.
Rating Odyssey
From his early Blitz spring in 2017 with a rating fluttering around the 700s, Paulo steadily climbed to a Blitz peak near 1150. Though his Rapid rating has danced between 500 and 1100 across years, that just shows his willingness to sample all flavors of the game — from Bullet blitzes where every second counts (with an impressive 1210 peak!) to Daily games where he thoughtfully plots moves, reaching a max Daily rating of 1161.
Battle Scars and Triumphs
Paulo’s chess battles read like an epic saga. Nearly 1800 wins in Blitz and over 2300 wins in Rapid games show his resilience and love for the fight. Yet, Paulo doesn’t shy from losses or draws – he treats every game like a mystery novel with unexpected twists.
Style & Strategy
- Early resignation rate is a modest 3.16%, proving he rarely gives up before the drama unfolds.
- He thrives in the endgame, with a towering endgame frequency of 66.33%, revealing patience rivaling a saint and nerves of steel.
- Average moves per win hover around 62, suggesting proud battles that are less “quick checkmate” and more “who blinks first?”
- Win rates slightly favor playing white (48.8%) but don’t count out his black pieces prowess (45.11%).
Tactical Genius... or Lucky Bunny?
In a testament to his resilience, Paulo boasts a 69% comeback rate, turning near defeats into sweet victories. Losing a piece? Not a problem – Paulo wins 100% of those tense moments after such setbacks. Opponents who try to crush him in a one-sided fashion have only a 5% success rate. Yes, Paulo is that stubborn and maybe just a bit lucky!
Psychology of a Player
Every warrior knows the battle is half mental. Paulo has a tilt factor of 13, meaning he occasionally gets a little rattled, but he cleverly keeps a knuckle-duster attitude. His ability to outperform rated games versus casual ones by almost 47% reflects a competitive spirit ready to take the spotlight.
Favorite Openings?
Ah, the secret menu. Paulo’s opening repertoire is… well, secret. Mysterious yet effective, as he has maintained nearly 47% win rates in Blitz and Rapid games with this “Top Secret” approach. Opponents never quite know what they're up against, which seems to keep the element of surprise alive.
Fun Facts
- He enjoys the challenge most on Sunday with a whopping 49% win rate and at 5 AM with nearly 57% success — early birds or night owls, take notes!
- Longest winning streak? A grand 12-game rally, proof that when Paulo's brain is in gear, he's a force to be reckoned with.
- His most popular opponent is “alvaro_acc,” with 41 battles fought — like a friendly rivalry that fuels growth.
Paulo Lima keeps evolving with each game, blending patience, tenacity, and a pinch of mystery. Whether you're facing him in Bullet or Rapid, one thing’s certain: prepare for a fascinating battle against a player who’s as crafty as a knight’s fork and as unpredictable as a gambit.
