Pio Wales

Profile: Pio Wales (piowales)

Meet Pio Wales, known in the chess realm as piowales, a player whose rating graph looks like a rollercoaster designed by a caffeine-addicted thrill seeker. Steep climbs, dramatic drops, and surprise loops define this bold gamer's journey through the ranks!

With a peak Rapid rating soaring to 776 and Blitz hitting an impressive 482 as of mid-2025, Pio has shown flashes of genius faster than a knight's fork. Bullet may be Pio’s wild frontier — from an explosive peak rating of 385 in early 2025 to some humbling dips, proving that lightning-fast reflexes sometimes need a little taming. But no one said chess was easy, right?

Pio’s preferred battlefield is the Blitz time control, where quick wit and faster fingers dominate, though he’s no stranger to all formats, proving versatility is more than just a buzzword. With a balanced attitude, evidenced by a White win rate of 51.44% and a respectable 46.61% when wielding the Black pieces, Pio treats every game like a fascinating puzzle — sometimes solvable, sometimes a mystery, and always worth the thrill.

Favorite openings? Oh, Pio has his quirks! The Englund Gambit in Bullet with a cheeky 57.38% win rate (because who doesn’t like a surprise attack?), the ever-classic King’s Pawn Opening, and a dash of the Van't Kruijs Opening making appearances in his arsenal. Blitz reveals a fondness for the Nimzowitsch Defense Kennedy Linksspringer Variation, where Pio enjoys a stellar 63.89% success rate. Clearly, tricky lines that most shy away from are where Pio shines.

Psychologically, Pio is as resilient as a chessboard under a hurricane, boasting a comeback success rate of 82.92%. Even after losing a piece, Pio’s winning chances remain impressively high at 45.74%, proving he knows how to turn adversity into opportunity — or at least into some entertaining chaos on the board.

Fun fact: Pio's longest winning streak stands proudly at 10 games, and remarkably, the longest losing streak is an exactly equal number — symmetry is alive and well in the chess universe! Currently riding a 3-game winning streak, Pio seems ready to add more triumphs to their story.

When not outmaneuvering opponents such as josefschnitzel, balaji_umapthy, or 1besgues— who have all tasted defeat at Pio’s hands—a quick glance at Pio’s most recent win reveals a gritty battle in the Bishops Opening, where clever timing and strategic patience clinched a victory on time.

In summary, Pio Wales is the kind of player who keeps opponents guessing, opponents entertained, and spectators smiling. The perfect mix of calculated madness and thrilling unpredictability — chess wouldn't be the same without them!

Recent Highlights

• Peak Bullet Rating: 385 (Jan 2025)
• Peak Blitz Rating: 482 (June 2025)
• Peak Rapid Rating: 776 (Jan 2025)
• Peak Daily Rating: 866 (Feb 2025)
• Longest Win Streak: 10 games
• Current Win Streak: 3 games

Favorite Openings & Success Rates

• Englund Gambit (Bullet): 57.38% win rate
• Scotch Game (Bullet): 57.89% win rate
• Van't Kruijs Opening (Bullet): 58.82% win rate
• Nimzowitsch Defense Kennedy Linksspringer (Blitz): 63.89% win rate
• Scotch Game (Blitz): 71.43% win rate
• Van't Kruijs Opening (Rapid): 61.54% win rate

Tip for opponents: Watch out for Pio’s clever traps, unexpected gambits, and the uncanny ability to win on time!