Nathan Couzard

Nathan Couzard (stxnatso)

Nathan Couzard, known in the chess realm as stxnatso, is a rapid-rising tactician with an appetite for bullet games and a penchant for creative, if not unpredictable, gameplay. Despite juggling ratings that oscillate like a knight's leap, Nathan’s enthusiasm and resilience are his true hallmarks.

Playing Style & Strengths

Favoring the thrill of lightning-fast bullet chess where his peak rating stands proudly at 508, Nathan isn't afraid to throw down the gauntlet in rapid or blitz games. He's got a comeback rate of nearly 63%, proving he's not one to throw in the towel easily — except when his early resignation rate taps in at a modest 6.78%, perhaps a tactical retreat or just "strategic resting" for the next battle.

Black pieces seem to bring Nathan extra mojo, with a 41.38% win rate compared to 21.15% as White — the perfect recipe for opponents who think they're cozy with the initiative. Average game lengths hover around a sweet spot of about 55 moves, long enough for drama but short enough to keep the adrenaline up.

Favorite Openings

When it comes to openings, Nathan can be seen dancing the dance of the King’s Pawn Opening, especially the Leonardis Variation, balancing out wins and losses in equal measure. He sprinkles variety with occasional Vikings like the Nimzowitsch Defense and Philidor Defense Nimzowitsch Variation, although those have tested his patience with mixed outcomes.

Record Highlights & Miscellany

His all-time longest winning streak is a respectable 4 games, while a five-game losing streak shows chess can humble even the best. Currently riding a 2-game winning streak, Nathan might just be warming up.

Against frequent opponents, Nathan shows love-hate relationships: he dominates some like chiefeze and deviousmanhound with a perfect 100% win record but struggles against skymon13 and ximouss. Let’s call it his “arch-nemesis” list – no villain costumes, just some tough matchups.

Noteworthy Games

One of Nathan's stylin’ victories recently came via checkmate in a tactical frenzy against chiefeze in a Scotch Game variation, showcasing his ability to navigate complex positions under pressure.

But even masters have off days; a tough loss to Skymon13x in the Queen’s Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation reminds us all that chess is a humbling journey filled with ups, downs, and the occasional “what just happened?” moment.

Fun Facts & Trivia

• Prefers bullet chess where lightning reflexes can shine.
• Best playtime is around noon — so don’t challenge him before his coffee!
• Has an impressive 100% win rate after losing a piece, proving that he thrives in chaos.

Whether storming through the bullet arena or carefully plotting in rapid, Nathan "stxnatso" Couzard remains a spirited player to watch. His journey is a reminder that in chess, it's less about the rating numbers and more about the stories those numbers tell.