Biography
roncalli is an avid online chess player whose activity spans from early Daily play in 2010 to heavy Bullet and Blitz action through 2026. Known for marathon games and deep endgame work, roncalli treats chess like a hobby and a laboratory. The preferred time control is Daily, but the profile shows serious volume across Bullet and Blitz too.
- Username: roncalli
- Active years: 2010 to 2026
- Preferred time control: Daily
Playing Style
Games often run long. roncalli favors positional plans that march into long endgames and avoids flashy early resignations. The profile shows strong resilience and a knack for comebacks in hostile positions.
- Endgame frequency: high (most games reach the endgame)
- Avg moves per win: 84
- Avg moves per loss: 80
- Comeback rate: very strong (over 86)
- Best time of day to play: around 16:00
Openings & Preferences
roncalli has favorite recipes for both sides. The Colle Rhamphorhynchus and the Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit show up often as White. As Black, the French Defense and its Exchange and Classical branches are staples. The Amar Gambit and the Australian Defense also feature prominently.
- Favorite White setups: Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation, Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit
- Frequent Black choices: French Defense, Amar Gambit
- Notable Blitz specialties: London System - Poisoned Pawn and Colle Rhamphorhynchus with very high win rates
Example mini-sequence from roncalli practice:
Career Highlights
Consistent volume and persistent improvement define the arc. The profile shows spikes and long stretches of heavy play, especially in 2024 and 2025. roncalli mixes long Daily games with intense Bullet seasons and a series of high-volume months.
- Longest winning streak: 19 games
- Longest losing streak: 18 games
- High-volume months with hundreds of games in a single month
- Strong performance against lower rated opponents and an ability to recover after setbacks
Peak ratings by time class: 2404 (2025-09-03) | 2200 (2025-08-25) | 2105 (2025-10-12) | 2096 (2025-08-28)
Notable Opponents
roncalli has repeatedly faced a small circle of regulars. Some rivalries are friendly and long running, others are one sided.
- demesani15346 - most played opponent (68 games). Record: competitive. demesani15346
- i137 - 62 games. Close matches and many decisive games. i137
- lbpatricio - difficult matchup: 3 wins and 31 losses for roncalli
- jakurtz - favorable record for roncalli: 19 wins, 11 losses
Statistics Snapshot
Quick numbers for SEO and readers who love data. These figures highlight volume, win patterns, and psychological tendencies.
- Total wins across time classes: large sample with thousands of Bullet games and solid Blitz and Daily results
- White win rate: about 51.5 percent
- Black win rate: about 42.6 percent
- Strong advantage when ahead in preparation and a reliable ability to convert late in the game
Fun Facts
- Plays long decisive games - average lengths near the 80 move mark
- High endgame frequency suggests deep technical practice and patience
- Tilt factor and psychology: measurable tilt but excellent comeback ability
- Favorite move to open with as White in recent years: Nf3
If you want to study a sample game or track rating trends, try the small embedded viewers above. To challenge roncalli or explore specific openings, check the opening links in the Openings section.