Maurizio Gasseau
aka RomoloilGrande
Maurizio Gasseau is a chess player who prefers to keep his biography as mysterious as his openings. Known among friends and foes alike as RomoloilGrande, he’s a strategic wizard who takes the battlefield of 64 squares as seriously as a cat treats a laser pointer—meaning with relentless focus and just a hint of mischief.
Playing Strength & Style
Maurizio has danced through the ranks of Rapid, Blitz, Bullet, and even Daily chess, flexing a peak Rapid rating of 999—pretty close to a millennium, which is definitely something to celebrate! In Blitz, he’s made it as high as 771, with a fearless record that includes nearly 4,196 wins, and a slightly stubborn 4,061 losses (because every hero needs a worthy adversary). His gameplay is a blend of patience and tactical prowess, averaging 61 moves per win—a testament to his endurance and strategic endurance.
With a win rate that doesn’t discriminate much by the day of week or hour, except for a suspiciously good rate around 5am (seriously, who wakes up to play then?), Maurizio shows a considerable psychological edge, boasting a remarkable 75.37% comeback rate. He may have an Early Resignation Rate under 1%, but definitely plays endgames with persistence, featuring an Endgame Frequency above 70%.
Opening Repertoire
The Queen's Pawn Opening is his trusty steed in both Blitz and Rapid, garnering a healthy win rate near 53%. Other favorite defenses include the Philidor Defense and the Colle System, illustrating a solid but flexible approach. Maurizio’s flair even extends to the Englund Gambit, where he exhibits a surprising amount of success (especially in Rapid) — perhaps proving that even gambits can be carefully tamed by a grandmaster in the making.
Notable Games & Rivals
Maurizio is not shy about racking up victories or facing tough losses, showing no favor and playing hundreds of rivals from around the globe. His most recent battles are spotlights of his gaming spirit, like his exciting win against josue909090909090 by resignation, skillfully navigating a Modern Defense.
[Event "Live Chess"]
[Site "Chess.com"]
[Date "2025.06.09"]
[Round "-"]
[White "RomoloilGrande"]
[Black "josue909090909090"]
[Result "1-0"]
[CurrentPosition "4nk2/p3Npbp/2pBp1p1/2P5/1r6/4PP2/P4P1P/2R2RK1 b - - 4 24"]
1. d4 1... g6 2. e3 2... Bg7 3. c4 3... d6 4. b4 4... Nf6 5. c5 5... O-O
6. Nf3 6... Nc6 7. Bb5 7... Bd7 8. Bxc6 8... Bxc6 9. O-O 9... dxc5
10. bxc5 10... b6 11. Ba3 11... Qd7 12. Nbd2 12... Rae8 13. Bb4 13... bxc5
14. dxc5 14... e6 15. Nc4 15... Qxd1 16. Raxd1 16... Bxf3 17. gxf3 17... Rd8
18. Rc1 18... c6 19. Ba5 19... Rb8 20. Bc7 20... Rb4 21. Nd6 21... Rc8
22. Nxc8 22... Ne8 23. Ne7+ 23... Kf8 24. Bd6 1-0
He’s not just about the wins though—with a Longest Winning Streak of 10 and a not-so-shabby Current Winning Streak of 1, this player certainly knows how to ride the waves of triumph and learn from occasional setbacks (including some long 11-game losing streaks that have only made his comebacks sweeter).
Fun Facts
- Highest ratings: Rapid - 999, Blitz - 771.
- Loves launching unexpected gambits, keeping opponents on their toes.
- Enjoys playing early in the morning - probably the secret 5am training ritual!
- His first move is almost always 1.d4 — that's the passion for the Queen's Pawn rise.
A player with a calm mind, quick wit, and relentless energy – Maurizio Gasseau aka RomoloilGrande is definitely a name to remember on the chessboard. Whether wrangling pawns or masterminding clever endgames, he’s a true connoisseur of the royal game.
