Paul Touret: The Chess Caper
Meet Paul Touret, a rising star in the chess world whose rapid progression could probably be mistaken for a rocket launch. Starting 2024 with a Rapid rating of 591 and barely scratching 100 in Blitz and Bullet, Paul has catapulted himself to impressive heights by 2025 – Rapid at 748, Bullet at 525, and Blitz flourishing at 349. Daily? Well, he’s undefeated with a perfect 546, but that’s a small sample size shy of a real marathon.
Paul’s gameplay is like a fine thriller novel: suspenseful, tactical, and full of unexpected comebacks. Boasting a staggering 65.83% comeback rate and a cheeky 100% win rate after losing a piece, Paul thrives when the odds are stacked against him. Maybe he just enjoys the drama?
Speaking of style, Paul isn’t one to resign early — well, except in 22.7% of games where even he gets tired of the misery. He loves the endgame (it shows in his 46% frequency), where his prowess truly shines. His average win game clocks in at a satisfying 54 moves, proving patience is one of his virtues. Also, White pieces give him a slight edge with a 53.7% win rate versus Black’s 49.9% — close, but a little white magic helps.
His streaks are nothing to sneeze at either: longest winning streak of 11 games and currently riding a fresh winning streak of one, always ready for the next challenge. That winning spirit is backed by solid stats — across nearly 700 rapid games, he wins a tad over half of them, fighting through every rank and opponent.
Hilariously, his win rates against certain opponents reads like a telenovela: 100% wins over some, and a few pesky players like babouz41 and jernixx22 where the record is less shiny. Every hero has an Achilles’ heel.
Paul seems to enjoy playing on Saturdays and weekday mornings, where his win rates notably peak, but when the clock hits 23:00, let’s just say it’s time to sleep — 0% win rate then. Even chess heroes need rest!
In summary, Paul Touret is a dedicated, resilient, and sometimes unpredictably brilliant player who keeps improving with every game. His knack for survival and comeback, combined with a little dash of humor in his playing style, makes him a memorable figure on any platform. Keep an eye on this one – Paul isn’t just playing chess; he’s telling a story move by move!
