RiverviewFred

Profile: RiverviewFred

Meet RiverviewFred, the chess enthusiast whose blitz battles have seen more ups and downs than a rollercoaster at a theme park. Starting strong in 2021 with a max blitz rating north of 1100, Fred has since adopted a more zen-like approach, finding contentment in steady improvement rather than wild rating swings.

Fred's true arena is blitz chess, where he's played over 270 games — winning 160, losing 186, and drawing a handful. Not shy of bullet or rapid formats, either, but it’s evident his heart (and knight) lies in those fast-paced blitz duels. His rapid rating flashes a cheeky 1200 max in 2022, showing that given a bit more time, he can put on a striking performance.

Known to favor aggressive openings like the Scandinavian Defense (boasting a 61% win rate) and the Polish Opening (where he racks up wins two-thirds of the time), Fred loves mixing up his strategy. His fondness for the Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Classical Variation with a 71% win rate suggests he enjoys keeping opponents guessing – and occasionally baffled.

Among his quirks: Fred has an 80% comeback rate and manages a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece. Apparently, he’s the kind of player who thrives on chaos — “Oops, I lost a bishop, but now watch this!” His friends might say he’s a strategic tiger with a dash of drama.

Off the board, Fred's psychological resilience is notable, although a tilt factor of 11 warns he’s still human, prone to occasional fiery outbursts when a queen sneaks past his defenses. His “early resignation rate” is impressively low at just 1%, proving he fights to the last pawn.

When and where to catch Fred’s best games? Best odds are on Thursday afternoons or around 3 PM, when his win rate climbs above 50%—and at 3 AM if you’re into ultra-early morning surprises (he's got a perfect 100% win rate at that hour, so watch out!).

With an average of about 58 moves per win and nearly 62 per loss, RiverviewFred plays long, thoughtful games—not a slapdash blitz artist, but more like a tactical marathoner. With a flair for the dramatic, a penchant for tricky openings, and a never-say-die attitude, RiverviewFred is a memorable presence on any chessboard.

“Play the game, but expect the unexpected” could very well be his unofficial chess motto.