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.
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 |
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% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 19 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 68.4% |
| Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maróczy Bind | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| King's Indian Defense: Kazakh Variation | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| King's Indian Defense: Larsen Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Semi-Slav Defense Accepted | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Exchange Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Modern Defense: Pterodactyl Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| 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 |