Nicolas Checa — The SPEEDSKATER of Chess
Meet Nicolas Checa, a Grandmaster whose chessboard wizardry can make pawns tremble and bishops bow! Rising from youthful enthusiasm to the dizzying heights of a FIDE Grandmaster title, Nicolas has shown that speed and strategy can coexist, sometimes with explosive results.
Rating Rockets 🚀
With a peak blitz rating soaring to an incredible 3060 as of January 2025, Nicolas is practically a speed demon on the 64 squares. Bullet enthusiasts beware — his top bullet peak is a strong 2955. Rapid and classical? Still impressive, with a rapid peak rating of 2488.
Playing Style: The Art of Endgames & Comebacks
Nicolas has a penchant for late-game fireworks, boasting a high endgame frequency of 86.19%. He’s got a knack for snatching victories even after stumbling, with an astonishing 88.93% comeback rate. Losing a piece? No sweat — there’s a 54.84% chance he’ll still steer the game to victory. Early resignation? Only 0.56% of the time because who gives up when the fun is just kicking off?
Record & Rivals
With over 4384 wins in blitz alone, Nicolas thrives in the fast and furious realm. Yet, even masters face challenges: his longest losing streak stands at 14 games, a humbling reminder that even a SPEEDSKATER occasionally hits a patch of ice.
Some of his most played opponents include the likes of yaacovn and want2lose — ironically named, since Nicolas seems to bundle up many wins against them. His whimsical username SPEEDSKATER perfectly sums up his lightning-quick tactics and relentless pace.
Recent Triumph
On June 4th, 2025, Nicolas showcased his strategic depth in a win against Alez_Nunez, relying on the Colle System Anti-Colle variation — a positional dance leading to a resignation victory. Whether it’s rapid-fire blitz or the thoughtful calm of rapid games, Nicolas knows how to skate circles around the competition.
Beyond the Board
While most mortals stick to a couple of openings, Nicolas has a vast repertoire covering everything from the Queen's Gambit Declined Ragozin Defense to the King’s Indian Defense Orthodox Variation — and his win rates across these lines prove he’s as versatile as he is fast.
With a win rate often hovering above 55% in blitz and a killer instinct that strikes best around 3 PM (his prime time), Nicolas is a force to reckon with, whether it’s a casual online blitz or a high-stakes tournament.
So the next time you hear the phrase "SPEEDSKATER on the ice," remember, it’s not just about snow and skates — it's about a chess Grandmaster slicing through the opposition at blitz speed!