Franco DiMare89 - The PsycoNC of the Chessboard
Franco DiMare89, who often goes by the enigmatic handle psycoNC, is a blitz blitzkrieg specialist whose rating rollercoaster tells a tale of fierce battles, thrilling wins, and the occasional humbling defeat. Peaking with a blitz rating of an eye-watering 2170 in August 2019, Franco has mastered the art of rapid calculation and tactical fireworks, especially favoring the Scandinavian Defense and the Queens Pawn Opening in his blitz games. If chess were an action movie, he’d be the unpredictable anti-hero, launching relentless offensive maneuvers with a Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Main Line war cry.
Playing Style & Stats
Known for his patient but powerful game, Franco averages around 66 moves per win — proving that he’s never in a rush to claim victory, but relentless until the job is done. His psychological resilience is impressive, boasting an 83% comeback rate after setbacks in games, showing both grit and cunning. His tendency to end games by resignation indicates a sharp eye for when the doom is sealed, but when he’s on the attack, his checkmates are both swift and decisive. And let’s be honest: nothing quite says 'checkmate' like a swift end after a grueling, deep battle.
While his bullet rating tops near 1705, and rapid hits around 1650, his blitz prowess remains his shining crown jewel. With a blitz win record boasting over 700 wins, Franco is no stranger to conflict on the virtual battlefield, frequently tussling with the likes of alesa2 and gmc88azzurro, his most common rivals. A fun fact: his best time to play is the early dawn (yes, 5 AM!), when the chess gods apparently whisper their secrets.
Favorite Openings
- Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Main Line: Franco’s opening playground, with a commendable 55.5% win rate in blitz.
- Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System: A strategic favorite, winning nearly 62% of games played.
- Scandinavian Defense: An aggressive choice with a stunning 66.7% blitz win rate, turning heads and toppling foes.
Chess Highlights & Anecdotes
Franco isn't just about numbers. Behind those stats lies a fiercely competitive spirit who’s known to deliver unexpected checkmates in wild variants like Crazyhouse — where one recent victory ended with a poetic checkmate against opponent ReScorpio. Whether it’s blitz or bullet, Franco’s games are filled with tactical traps and clever piece sacrifices that sometimes leave opponents wondering if chess is actually a contact sport.
Off The Board
When not storming the 64 squares, Franco probably enjoys pondering knights’ bizarre moves and why pawns never get promoted to queen AND knight at the same time. With a mix of fierce determination and a pinch of playful madness, psycoNC remains a beloved figure in online chess communities — reminding us all that chess mastery is as much about heart as it is about brain.
