Rodrigo Franca - Chess Enthusiast Extraordinaire (aka RODRIGOF)
Once a humble knight on the chessboard, Rodrigo Franca has waged countless battles across blitz, rapid, bullet, and daily game formats with the perseverance of a seasoned grandmaster... or at least someone who really enjoys winning 48% of the time!
Rating Showdown Through the Years
- Blitz: From a modest 686 rating in 2009 to peaking around 1511 in 2020, Rodrigo’s blitz journey has been a roller coaster of games (over 25,000!), wins, losses, and the odd stalemate.
- Rapid: This is where Rodrigo shines shines the brightest, climbing up to a stellar peak near 1662 in 2021, juggling thousands of games since 2009, and maintaining a nearly 49% win rate.
- Bullet: Lightning-fast decisions are tough, but our chess player keeps a respectable peak rating above 1100 against tough timers.
- Daily: Luther of patience, with games stretching over all years since 2008 and maintaining a sharp win rate above 54%.
Style and Strategies
Rodrigo's chess style is a fascinating concoction:
- He’s a tough cookie in endgames, playing nearly 70% of his games with a well-crafted finish.
- Early resignations? Very rare, under 3%, likely because he wants maximum drama (or maybe just a stubborn streak).
- A comeback king with a 71% comeback rate when losing — never count this player out.
- Almost magic with a 99.99% win rate after losing a piece, because giving away material only makes the game more interesting, right?
- He averages around 59 moves to victory and 77 moves in defeat — meaning plays a marathon rather than a sprint.
Psychological Brilliance and Tilt Control
Like all mere mortals, Rodrigo has his “tilt factor” at 17 — which indicates a solid ability to shake off those frustrating blunders and reset for the next battle.
Interestingly, he tends to win casual games more than rated ones, proving even grandmasters enjoy a little friendly fun now and then.
Notable Records & Rivals
Rodrigo's fiercest chess encounters often involve Charlesdarwin1809, Gorka39, and rsrodrigues — titans of the virtual chess realm with whom he’s tussled dozens of times!
Despite the nefarious accounts named hanskristian and alimirzagoudarzi giving him zero wins, RODRIGOF has prevailed hard against a great number of opponents with win rates often soaring to 100% or close to it — a testament to his resilience and strategic mind.
Trivia & Fun Facts
- Longest winning streak? An impressive 17 games — a run that surely had chess fans on the edge of their seats (or chessboards).
- Rodrigo's most potent opening is mysteriously kept "Top Secret" — possibly the pawn roll of doom or the spicy Queen's Gambit that has felled many an opponent.
- He’s game at all hours, with a surprisingly good win rate (over 50%) during afternoon hours and even early morning hours. No wonder his opponents never know when the storm is coming!
In the grand chess tournament called life, Rodrigo Franca plays boldly, wins variably, but always with great spirit and unique style. Opponents beware—this humble warrior fights with brains, patience, and a hint of cheeky flair.
