Patrick Padilla - The Relentless Underdog of the Chessboard
Also known by the daring handle PPL_OLL, Patrick Padilla is a spirited chess player who might not yet be topping leaderboards but certainly brings character and tenacity to every game he plays. As of mid-2025, Patrick’s peak ratings hover around the sub-1000 mark in Rapid (975), Blitz (523), and Daily (673) formats, proving he's no stranger to the chess battlefield—even if the trophy shelf is still a bit sparse.
Playing Style & Personality
Patrick’s style could be described as a blend of resilience and occasional early surrender, with a modest 5.77% early resignation rate—because sometimes you have to know when to fold 'em. His games tend to last around 50 moves whether winning or losing, reflecting a dogged determination to fight it out till the end. A proud tactician, he boasts an impressive 75% comeback rate, showing he refuses to give up after losing material, even if victory only follows about a third of those times.
Favorite Openings
Patrick enjoys dabbling mostly in the Kings Pawn family with a special knack for the Tortoise Opening, earning a respectable 60% win rate there. He’s also a dedicated fan of the Philidor Defense, winning 100% of the small number of games he’s played with it—guess that’s few but definitely mighty! Scandinavian Defense and Van't Kruijs Opening add flavor to his repertoire though both see roughly a 37.5% success rate.
Notable Strengths & Challenges
- Strongest time to play: 4 PM – when the stars align and Patrick’s mind sharpens to a 73% win rate (hey, some of us peak in the afternoon coffee hours!)
- Wins against higher-rated opponents: A humble 5.77% success rate, suggesting Patrick is usually a student rather than a master in those encounters.
- Persistence: Endgame frequency sits high at 48%, proving he fights hard to avoid premature defeat.
- Current streaks: Unfortunately stuck in a losing streak of 2, but his longest winning streak once reached 4 – a moment of glory!
Memorable Battles
One of Patrick’s recent triumphs came against FortuneSPM, winning by resignation in a tense Rapid match after a strategic dance involving the English Opening. On a less fortunate day, he faced a tough loss to NOobtroxx via Scandinavian Defense, resigning early but no less valiantly.
Behind the Scenes
Patrick's psychology is a little on the tilt side with a factor of 7, meaning occasional frustration might sneak in—but who could blame him when chess gods are being mischievous? With a total of 217 rapid games logged and many more in blitz, bullet, and daily formats, Patrick is a competitor who embraces the grind and the glorious unpredictability of chess.
Join Patrick, aka PPL_OLL, in his journey through pawns, knights, queens, and epic battles—a player who makes the chessboard his personal proving ground, always ready to sharpen skills and deliver surprises to those daring enough to face him.
