Pasquale Gueli

Pasquale Gueli – aka Squalloxxx

Meet Pasquale Gueli, a rapid chess enthusiast who might not yet be storming Grandmaster ranks but is passionately battling on the digital boards with unyielding spirit. Known online as Squalloxxx, Pasquale combines solid openings, a dash of creativity, and a pinch of unpredictability to keep opponents on their toes.

Rating Rollercoaster

Pasquale’s rapid rating has been a bit like a thrilling rollercoaster—starting 2024 with a modest 573, climbing to an impressive peak of 942 in December 2024, and steadying around the mid-800s in early 2025. Like a true warrior of the 64 squares, he doesn’t shy from risks, fighting through countless games with over 1300 wins balanced by nearly as many losses and a handful of draws.

Opening Repertoire

When it comes to openings, Pasquale favors classic battles such as the King's Pawn Opening (King’s Knight Variation), shelving nearly 170 games here with a near 49% win rate — proving that sometimes old-school is gold. He also dabbles with the Italian Game, the Scotch Game, and holds his own in defenses like the Philidor and Petrov’s Defense.

Playing Style & Personality

Pasquale’s games tend to be richly strategic affairs—the average winning game lasts about 53 moves, but losses tend to drag on longer, showing a stubborn fighting spirit. He has a remarkably high comeback rate of 82%, fighting back fiercely even after losing material. An endgame aficionado, nearly 61% of his games reach the delicate final phase—perhaps he’s just a sucker for drama.

However, there is a warning for opponents: his tilt factor (chess speak for how grumpy he gets after setbacks) is a spicy 15, so never underestimate the power of a riled-up Squalloxxx. Fun fact: the best time for his peak play is the mysterious early hour of 4 AM—clearly fueled by caffeine and a dash of madness.

Memorable Battles

One of Pasquale's most recent triumphs was a brilliant checkmate victory in the Center Game Accepted - Paulsen Berger Variation, showcasing precision and tactical awareness that would give even the toughest opponents pause. And while not every fight has ended in glory (we all lose sometime!), each game contributes to the legend of Squalloxxx—fearless, resilient, and eager for the next challenge.

Curious Tidbits

• Longest Winning Streak: 9 games
• Longest Losing Streak: 15 games
• Preferred Time Control: Daily games (but Rapid for the thrill!)
• Favorite Color: White and Black games almost equally effective, close to 48% wins with White, 47.5% with Black.

Whether a passionate amateur or a seasoned competitor, Pasquale "Squalloxxx" Gueli reminds us all: chess isn’t just about ratings, it’s about spirit, strategy, and sometimes, a cheeky sacrifice on the board to keep things interesting.