Pius Innocent

Pius Innocent (Username: pi-us)

Meet Pius Innocent, a chess enthusiast who’s juggling the battlefield of pawns and queens with a mix of determination and occasional bouts of... let’s call it "creative" strategy. Known online as pi-us, Pius has been climbing the ranks with a style that’s as unpredictable as a squirrel in a park full of chessboards.

Rating Highlights and Stats

• Peak Rapid Rating: 305 (March 2025) – a numeric tribute to good times
• Peak Daily Rating: An impressive 732 (May 2025), clearly showing Pius’s daily devotion to the game
• Peak Bullet Rating: 227 (December 2024) – fast, but even faster to recover from losses

Despite a win-loss record in Rapid that could use a bit more sunlight - 273 wins vs. 292 losses (and 64 draws) – Pius battles on like a knight chasing a lost pawn. In the Daily realm, however, the record shines brighter at 7 wins and just 1 loss, showing that slow and steady might just be the way.

Opening Choices and Performance

When it comes to openings, Pius enjoys variety but has a soft spot for the Van't Kruijs Opening, playing it 184 times with a respectable 47.8% win rate. The King’s Pawn Opening isn't far behind, where the win rate tiptoes above 50%, proving Pius can handle both classic and less trodden paths.

However, defense openings such as the French Defense Knight Variation sometimes lead to a bumpy ride, with under 41% wins. Still, Pius is not one to shy away from a challenge, often diving into uncharted opening waters like the Scandinavian or Horwitz Defense, if only to keep opponents guessing.

Playing Style & Psychological Quirks

Pius is known for an early resignation rate of about 12%, which might be interpreted as either a graceful exit strategy or "I need coffee now" moves. On average, games won by Pius last around 44 moves – enough time to build suspense, tension, and occasionally, a catastrophic blunder. Losing games tend to stretch over 51 moves, showcasing either dogged perseverance or the relentless hope the opponent will slip.

Notably, Pius exhibits a comeback rate of approximately 43%, revealing a fighter’s heart that beats strong after setbacks. Though the win rate after losing a piece hovers just under 29%, it’s clear the fight is never truly over until the checkmate is delivered (or avoided!).

Best Time to Play

Early risers take note: Pius’s best time to play is around 5:00 AM. Whether it’s the tranquility of dawn or just coffee-induced hyperfocus, playing at this hour seems to unlock the secret chess gods' favor.

Memorable Matches

Pius recently triumphed over Nonooo26 by a cunning game abandoned scenario, showcasing a sharp tactical mind in the

. The victory over Jimrockm by resignation after a strategic march through the Van't Kruijs Opening also stands out as a highlight.

Challenges

Of course, Pius has faced some rough patches, including a tough checkmate loss to Mohamed_KASRAOUI in a game demonstrating the perils of early king exposure. Every chess hero needs villainous rivals, and these formidable opponents are keeping pi-us on their toes.

Psychological Rollercoaster

With a tilt factor of 19, Pius shows some passion (and occasional frustration) during intense matches—proof that even the best minds can feel the heat of the board. But then again, it’s all part of the game, and “pi-us” seems to embrace it with equal parts grit and humor.

Fun Fact

Despite some tough win-loss records, Pius has a suspiciously perfect 100% win rate against many usernames like heisienber, wo7h, and cbalbi1010. Coincidence? Or maybe pi-us has a secret fan club—we may never know!

Whether rising early or battling through the night, Pius Innocent continues to make moves both on and off the board—sometimes brilliant, sometimes bewildering, but always entertaining.