Porco_Diavolo

Player Profile: Porco_Diavolo

Meet Porco_Diavolo, the chess warrior with a flair for dramatic checkmates and a penchant for occasionally losing on time — because, hey, who needs the clock when you're busy plotting world domination on the 64 squares?

Rating & Performance

Porco_Diavolo has smashed their way through various time controls with a peak bullet rating of 625 (May 2025), rapid rating spiking to an impressive 847 (June 2024), blitz peak also at 847 (May 2023), and daily chess reaching a cozy 1023 (2024-2025). A fast learner and fierce competitor, especially in rapid and blitz formats, the devil’s favorite player commands the board with style.

Playing Style & Habits

True to their name – "Porco_Diavolo" roughly translating to "Devil Pig" – this player combines devilish cunning with a stubborn streak. With an early resignation rate as low as 1.23%, they fight until the bitter end, especially showing a hearty comeback rate of nearly 69%. They're as patient in the endgame as a cat stalking its prey, boasting an endgame frequency of 58% and averaging about 54 moves per win.

Interestingly, Porco_Diavolo's best time to strike is around 3 AM — a suspicious hour when even grandmasters would consider a nap. Perhaps the wee hours fuel their devilish creativity or their opponents’ blunders.

Despite a tilt factor of 9 (who doesn't get a little spicy?), Porco_Diavolo's resilience shines through; they bounce back even after losing a piece with a solid 44% win rate.

Favorite Openings

The devil’s arsenal includes a mysterious "Top Secret" opening in Bullet chess with almost 2,227 games played — talk about dedication to mystery! Other favorites include the Caro-Kann Defense, boasting an impressive 85.7% win rate, and the Pirc Defense variants, where the win rates hover between 53% and 64%. When Porco_Diavolo plays, expect unorthodox and crafty openings that keep opponents guessing.

Memorable Victories

Recently, Porco_Diavolo secured a series of checkmate finishes reminiscent of a villain monologue, winning games by explosive tactics and charming traps. Whether it's the Mieses Opening - Reversed Rat Variation or the Pirc Defense, they have left a trail of defeated foes who might still be wondering how they got checkmated by a player named after a sarcastic pig-devil hybrid.

Head-to-Head & Opponents

Porco_Diavolo doesn’t shy away from a challenge; they’ve clocked numerous battles against opponents like icowin92 and iguess_gm_jas2. Their win rates against a rogues’ gallery of challengers vary wildly, with some opponents never seeing a win (sorry toml60c!), while others get outwitted consistently.

Fun Facts

• Porco_Diavolo’s games average around 54 moves to victory – enough chess drama to fill a short novel.
• Black pieces seem to bring a slight edge — a 52% win rate vs. 48% with white.
• Under pressure? Almost never folds early, but has done a few facepalm-worthy resignations after seeing the writing on the wall.
• Avid late-night player, probably plotting in the dark while everyone else sleeps.

Whether you're a fearful opponent or a curious onlooker, Porco_Diavolo embodies the thrilling rollercoaster of competitive chess: a devilishly unpredictable force with a pigheaded determination to win. Keep a close eye on this player — and your king.