Overview
Enrique Contessotto is a spirited National Master and a well known blitz specialist who plays under the username QuercusRobur22. Fast, pragmatic, and a little bit theatrical, Enrique has made a name for himself online by turning complex middlegames into tactical fireworks. Preferred time control: Blitz.
- Title: National Master
- Specialty: Blitz chess, rapid decision making
- Peak form indicator: 2307 (2025-11-04)
Playing Style
Enrique mixes classical piece play with sharp tactical instincts. He favors long, decisive games rather than early draws and has an unusually high endgame frequency. Opponents who survive the opening are often dragged into complex endgames where Enrique's perseverance pays off.
- High endgame frequency and long decisive games
- Strong comeback skills and resilience - high comeback rate
- Prefers to seize the initiative early and keep up relentless pressure
Signature Openings
Enrique has built a reliable opening toolkit that suits blitz play: practical, occasionally cheeky, and very effective when timed right.
- Scandinavian Defense - one of his most successful weapons as both White and Black. See the Scandinavian Defense.
- Caro-Kann Defense - excellent win rate and solid structure. See the Caro-Kann Defense.
- French Defense and Petrov's Defense - go-to choices when he wants a reliable, counterattacking game.
- Occasional unorthodox choices like the Batavo Gambit to surprise opponents.
Career Highlights
Enrique rose quickly through online blitz play, recording strong streaks and notable wins against regular rivals. He has a flair for turning small advantages into full points and has several long winning runs that showcased his consistency.
- Consistent top performance in blitz across multiple months, culminating in a peak period of sustained form.
- Frequent success with the Scandinavian and Caro-Kann in tournament-style blitz sessions.
- Notable rivalries include many games against players such as Issemoule.
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Representative Game
Here is a short illustrative Scandinavian line from Enrique's blitz play. It shows his willingness to trade into practical structures and hunt tactical chances.
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Personality and Fun Facts
Enrique balances serious study with a playful approach to online chess. He enjoys surprising opponents and occasionally experimenting with offbeat openings just to keep things fresh.
- Famous for a streak of rapid comebacks and a willingness to play for a win even in worse positions.
- Best hours: late evening sessions often yield his highest win rates.
- Likes to annotate a few memorable blitz games and share them with friends.
Quick Links and Notes
- Profile highlight against a frequent opponent: Issemoule
- Look up common terms: Scandinavian Defense and Caro-Kann Defense
- For a compact rating snapshot see the chart above:
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