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Username: soupeOchoux

Playing Since: 2013-11-06 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟♟

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Rapid: 2415
63W / 18L / 4D
Blitz: 2532
1255W / 769L / 192D
Bullet: 2510
19W / 5L / 1D

Christophe Claverie - International Master of Chess

Meet Christophe Claverie, a chess warrior with the prestigious title of International Master bestowed by FIDE. Known in the online world as soupeOchoux, Christophe’s chess journey is a fascinating adventure of tactical prowess, blundering less than usual, and a rather stubborn refusal to resign early (only 0.66% early resignations – perfectionists would be proud!).

From Novice to Blitz Beast

Christophe's blitz rating skyrocketed over the years, starting humbly at 1391 in 2013 and then swiftly ascending to a peak blitz rating of 2635 in 2022. Not one to shy away from fast-paced, adrenaline-filled games, he amassed over 3,000 blitz games with a solid win rate hovering around 57%. Quick decisions? Check. A strategic mind? Double check.

The Rapid and Bullet Maestro

When it comes to rapid chess, Christophe dazzled the board with a high win rate of 75%, reaching a max rating of 2554 in 2022. Bullet chess? Oh yes, he’s there too with a respectable max rating of 2530 and a fighting 76% win rate. This guy doesn’t just play chess; he blitzes through defenses like a tactical hurricane.

Style and Substance

With an average game length of about 70+ moves in victories, Christophe clearly loves a good battle that tests endurance and deep endgame knowledge. In fact, he reaches endgames in nearly 80% of his games – because why rush to checkmate when you can savor the sweet pain of a long fight? His comeback rate is an astonishing 87.43%, and if he loses a piece, don’t bet against him – his win rate after losing a piece is a perfect 100%. Talk about turning the tables!

The Opponent Whisperer

Facing thousands of challengers from “esp-918” to “deepfear,” Christophe has notable rivalries and wins against many, including an impressive 100% win rate against some frequently faced opponents. Whether they're slow and steady or aggressively tricky, he always finds a way to outmaneuver them.

Chess and Humor

Outside the battlefield of 64 squares, Christophe’s tilt factor of 7 suggests he keeps his cool most of the time – with a little flair for dramatic frustration here and there (hey, even grandmasters are humans!). Though his winning streak maxed at an epic 18 games, currently he might be strategizing his next big run while laughing at his own blunders.

In Summary

Christophe Claverie – International Master, tactical genius, blitz warrior, and occasional cheeky tactician – embodies the true spirit of chess: strategy, patience, and a touch of madness. Whether you catch him playing bullet at lightning speed or grinding through a marathon endgame, one thing’s for sure: this player doesn’t just move pieces, he tells stories.


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Overall Performance

Christophe, your recent bullet games show a very strong performance with a strength-adjusted win rate of approximately 66%. This indicates consistent success even against well-matched opponents. Your rating has seen a significant positive change recently, with an impressive upward trend over the last 1, 3, 6, and 12 months.

Game Highlights

  • You often open with flexible moves such as developing your knight early and fianchettoing the bishop with g3 and Bg2, indicating preference for solid, positional setups like the King's Indian Attack and Reti Opening.
  • Your games demonstrate strong middle-game tactics and endgame technique, frequently converting advantages and forcing opponents to resign.
  • You manage to control the tempo well, applying pressure and capitalizing on opponent errors efficiently.

Opportunities for Improvement

Analyzing your recent losses, here are some key areas to focus on:

  • Time Management: Several losses were due to running out of time. Improving speed in decision-making under time pressure could enhance your performance, especially in bullet games.
  • Opening Repertoire Depth: While your opening choices are sound, occasionally opponents succeed by exploiting tactical opportunities early. Studying critical variations and plans in your chosen openings (such as the King's Fianchetto Opening and Van 't Kruijs Opening) could help you avoid early pitfalls.
  • Tactical Awareness: In a few games, opponents landed decisive tactics or checkmates quickly. Working on pattern recognition and defensive resources can help you better anticipate and parry threats.

Training Recommendations

  • Practice rapid calculation drills to enhance speed and accuracy under time constraints.
  • Review your opening games to identify recurring weak spots and study master games in similar lines.
  • Incorporate tactical puzzles focused on mating patterns and defensive tactics to increase your alertness in critical situations.
  • Analyze your losses in detail to understand decision points and improve your response to opponent threats.

Next Steps

Keep up your strong momentum by combining solid opening preparation with sharper tactical training. Your recent rating growth shows great potential—consistent focused practice will help you climb even higher.

Feel free to share specific positions or questions from your games for more targeted coaching!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
inefavel-indizivel 0W / 0L / 1D
Molarband 2W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
ESP-918 22W / 1L / 2D
Alexandra Prado 20W / 0L / 0D
iml78 10W / 2L / 2D
Kissoka 12W / 1L / 1D
fjdhj1 13W / 0L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2532 2415
2024 2512 2426
2023 2469 2299
2022 2510 2534 2554
2021 2480
2020 2377
2018 2328
2014 1556
2013 1391
Rating by Year20132014201820202021202220232024202525541391YearRatingBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 48W / 20L / 11D 35W / 28L / 10D 72.2
2024 81W / 46L / 7D 75W / 50L / 9D 76.9
2023 159W / 119L / 23D 177W / 106L / 25D 76.4
2022 311W / 135L / 39D 269W / 180L / 43D 78.3
2021 12W / 4L / 5D 13W / 8L / 2D 72.9
2020 69W / 46L / 11D 68W / 46L / 12D 78.5
2018 9W / 3L / 2D 12W / 0L / 0D 75.1
2014 1W / 0L / 0D 1W / 0L / 0D 55.5
2013 1W / 0L / 0D 1W / 0L / 0D 69.0

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 505 287 179 39 56.8%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 73 45 25 3 61.6%
King's Indian Defense: Kazakh Variation 64 39 24 1 60.9%
King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Delayed Fianchetto 61 30 23 8 49.2%
Sicilian Defense 59 36 17 6 61.0%
Döry Defense 47 26 17 4 55.3%
Modern Defense: Pterodactyl Variation 42 20 21 1 47.6%
Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Modern Variation 39 17 19 3 43.6%
Barnes Defense 38 28 8 2 73.7%
East Indian Defense 37 14 20 3 37.8%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 4 2 2 0 50.0%
Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit 3 3 0 0 100.0%
King's Indian Attack 3 2 1 0 66.7%
English Opening: Anglo-Grünfeld Defense 2 0 1 1 0.0%
Czech Defense 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Alekhine Defense 2 2 0 0 100.0%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Sicilian Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
English Opening: Agincourt Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
English Defense: Blumenfeld-Hiva Gambit 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 18 0
Losing 7 0