Roberto Cicconi - The Relentless Strategist
Meet Roberto Cicconi, a chess aficionado whose journey on the 64 squares is nothing short of a rollercoaster ride through openings, middle-games, and endgames—mostly with his trusty King's Pawn and Philidor Defense in tow.
Starting from humble beginnings with rapid ratings oscillating between the modest 800s and a peak that tickled 1463, Roberto has steadily climbed the ranks through sheer grit—and occasional blunders that remind us all he's human. With over 6,319 wins in rapid chess alone, this maestro has endured more defeats (6,941) than a cat has lives but continues to pounce back stronger, boasting an impressive 74.47% comeback rate after setbacks. Typical Cicconi resilience!
His blitz and bullet adventures reveal a fierce competitor who, despite some ups and downs, has hooked a peak blitz rating of 1229 and a bullet high score of 1228—enough to rattle opponents and raise eyebrows at local chess clubs. Yet, his opening repertoire is like a secret recipe: seasoned with the Leonardis Variation of the King's Pawn Opening, peppered with Philidor Defense variations, and even a dash of Scandinavian Defense. He’s not just versatile; he’s a chess chef.
Playing Style and Quirks
Don't expect fast resignations from Roberto — he gives his opponents a hard time with an endgame frequency of 75%, refusing to bow out early (early resignation rate of just 0.8%). His games average around 66 moves when he wins, climbing to 73 moves if he loses, meaning he loves a good, prolonged battle that tests nerves and stamina. No quickies here, thank you very much.
The midday sun seems to fuel his brilliance, as his best time to strike is around 12:00 PM, hitting a win rate nearing 48%. Roberto’s psychological tilt factor is a commendably low 13, proving he keeps his cool (mostly!) even when the pressure mounts.
Memorable Recent Victory
Just this year, on June 3rd, 2025, Roberto clinched a beautiful victory by resignation in a French Defense showdown against Aan-chipperpool. The game featured a daring queen grab on move 9, and by move 24, Roberto’s precise play forced his opponent to wave the white flag. For the aspiring chess players out there, check out the full game here to witness Cicconi's tactical flair in action!
Fun Facts
- Roberto's longest winning and losing streaks ironically both stand at 13 games — a perfect symmetry for a chess player who knows both how to celebrate and commiserate.
- His favorite openings tend to confuse opponents — the King's Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation features in over 2,400 games alone with a nearly 50% win rate.
- When playing as White, Roberto wins nearly 49% of the time, but watch out when he's Black; his 44% win rate means he's the ultimate dark horse.
- Though he’s no speed demon in bullet, Roberto’s recent bullet peak rating of 1228 proves never to underestimate his lightning-fast reflexes – or his clever traps.
Whether you want to learn how to endure those long endgames or simply enjoy some entertaining blitz battles, Roberto Cicconi is a name worth remembering. May his queen forever dance and his pawns march boldly!
