About Piu-Neutron
Piu-Neutron is an energetic online chess player known for a rapid-fire approach to Rapid chess — yes, Rapid is the preferred time control. Over recent months Piu-Neutron climbed quickly, peaking at 953 (2026-03-09) (late February 2026) after a streak of strong results. Part blitz poet and part endgame grinder, their games often feel like a thrilling short story with a surprising twist at the end.
- Preferred time control: Rapid
- Typical style: tactically alert, willing to enter long endgames (Endgame Frequency ≈ 50.6%)
- Notable numbers: raw Rapid win-rate ≈ 52.8% (strength‑adjusted ≈ 55.9%)
Playing Style & Habits
Piu-Neutron mixes creative opening choices with practical endgame play. They average about 51 moves per win and are not shy about protracted battles: the average decisive game runs into the 50s. Beware the queen checks — those show up a lot. Also, the unofficial “best time of day” is around 18:00, so that’s when they’re most dangerous.
- Avg moves per win: ~50.6
- Avg moves per loss: ~57.5
- Avg first capture: move ~6
- Early resignation rate: 6.08% (they don’t give up easily)
- Best time to face them: around 18:00 (evenings)
Favorite Openings
Piu-Neutron enjoys variety — from the Vienna Hybrid to the Scandinavian and a playful Amar Gambit. They have solid results in several ambitious lines and will happily surprise opponents with offbeat systems.
- As White: Bishop's Opening: Vienna Hybrid, Hromáďka Variation — one of Piu-Neutron’s most-played ways to steer the game into messy, winning positions.
- As Black: Petrov's Defense and Czech Defense — reliable choices that produce counterplay.
- Other specialties: Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense, Scandinavian Defense, Amar Gambit.
Records, Streaks & Memorable Traits
Piu-Neutron is a streaky player in the best possible way: capable of long winning runs but also battle-scarred from tough stretches. They often recover from material setbacks (strong comeback rate) and their tactical awareness shows in many dramatic turnarounds.
- Longest winning streak: 10 games
- Longest losing streak: 7 games
- Current winning streak: 1 game
- Comeback rate (recovering after falling behind): ~70.5%
- Win-rate after losing a piece: ~47.8%
Notable Opponents
Piu-Neutron has played some opponents many times; the most frequent is a heated rivalry with fpulz. If you want to study patterns, start with those head-to-heads.
- Most-played opponent: fpulz — record vs fpulz: 120W / 84L / 12D.
- Other frequent foes: lewismahoe (19W/12L/5D), victoriasantos2204 (16W/2L), lucien-roger (tough matchup: 0W/7L).
Seasonal & Time Patterns
Piu-Neutron’s Rapid form improved markedly in late 2025 into early 2026, culminating in a peak performance period. Weekday and hour patterns show they perform best in late afternoon to evening; Fridays and the 18:00 hour are especially productive.
- Strong days: Friday and Thursday (win rates in the mid‑50s to 60s by day/hour)
- Least effective hour: 8:00 (low sample)
- Notable seasonal rise: steady climb from late 2025 through Feb 2026
Sample Game (for study)
Here’s a short illustrative Rapid game you can replay to see Piu-Neutron’s style — an opening with an early initiative and long-term maneuvering.
Use this mini‑game to practice handling early tension and transitions into a middlegame where piece activity matters more than immediate tactics.
Fun Facts & Personality
Piu-Neutron balances serious study with a playful streak: they'll try a Walkerling Barnes opening for the novelty, then grind out a win in the endgame. Opponents often remark on the surprising resilience and a peculiar habit of checking with the queen early and often.
- Likes: creative opening tricks, long endgames, late-evening sessions
- Quirk: a fondness for unusual first moves and offbeat gambits
- If you want to challenge them: play around 18:00 and be ready for long, strategic fights.
Placeholders & References
The profile above includes interactive placeholders you can use to expand the page:
- Rating chart:
- Peak rating stat: 953 (2026-03-09)
- Opponent profile: fpulz
- Opening terms: Bishop's Opening: Vienna Hybrid, Hromáďka Variation, Vienna Gambit
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