Nicolas Coallier (aka RoxboxNico)
Meet Nicolas Coallier, a chess enthusiast navigating the 64 squares with a rollercoaster rating journey that’s as unpredictable as a queen’s dance move. Known online as RoxboxNico, Nicolas has dipped and soared in all formats—from the lightning-fast bullet games to the patient battles of rapid chess.
Playing Style & Stats
Nicolas plays with a healthy mix of stubbornness and tactical flair. With an early resignation rate of just 2.6%, he’s tough to shake off the board, and his games often stretch into long, strategic endgames—hitting an impressive 55.7% endgame frequency. He averages over 52 moves per win, proving he’s in it for the long haul, though losses tend to stretch longer still, averaging about 60 moves, likely due to stubbornly refusing to admit defeat!
Rating Highlights
- Blitz: His blitz rating peaked at 1021 in 2021 but has since taken a scenic route, currently holding steady at 469 in 2025.
- Rapid: Nicolas reached his highest rapid rating of 1155 back in 2022, pushing him towards a respectable 638 in 2025.
- Bullet: Bullet chess seems to be his Achilles' heel, with a max rating of 1043 in 2021 and currently resting at 467.
- Daily: Limited daily games with a peak of 823 in 2022.
Record & Rivalries
Over more than 1,000 blitz games, Nicolas has racked up 524 wins amid 539 losses and 21 draws—so close to a perfect balance, it’s almost poetic. His rapid results are less shining but still show flashes of brilliance. Interestingly, despite some crushing losses, his comeback rate sits at a hearty 67.6%, and he boasts a 100% win rate after losing a piece. Talk about resilience!
Psychological Quirks & Habits
Be warned—Nicolas’s tilt factor is 15, which means he occasionally lets frustration spill over, but it’s nothing he can’t bounce back from. He tends to play best on Sundays and Tuesdays, with win rates near 50%, and shows surprising strength playing at 22:00 and 17:00 hours, boasting win rates up to 66.67% and 70% respectively. Night owl or early bird? Nicolas says both!
Openings: The Top Secret Weapon
Nicolas’s opening choices remain famously mysterious—listed simply as “Top Secret.” But with over 1,000 blitz games using this enigma of an opening, he’s won just shy of half of those battles. Whatever it is, it’s clearly keeping opponents guessing!
Fun Facts
- Longest winning streak? A neat 7 games—proof he can string victories when the stars align.
- A perfect 50.58% win rate with White and a respectable 43% with Black—Nicolas knows how to make those first moves count.
- Despite a rocky bullet record (no wins out of 9 games), he keeps coming back like a true gladiator.
In sum, Nicolas Coallier is the kind of player who reminds us all that chess is a marathon, not a sprint—with enough persistence and a dash of secret sauce, even the toughest matches can end in triumph. Whether streaming as RoxboxNico or facing off against friends, Nicolas embodies the spirit of fun, challenge, and the delightful unpredictability of chess.
