Overview
Arno Boulard is an energetic online chess player known for fast decision making and a fondness for Blitz. Over recent seasons Arno rose steadily through the ranks, turning tactical skirmishes into long endgames and surprising comebacks. Preferred time control: Blitz.
Playing Style
Arno blends practical tactics with endurance. He reads complications well, often recovering from material setbacks and converting messy positions into endgame wins.
- High comeback instinct and resilience
- Frequent endgame play and long decisive games
- Low early resignation rate, which means he fights until the coffee runs out
- Average moves per win often exceed 60, so expect long, dramatic finishes
Career Highlights
Arno has climbed through the online ladder with notable peaks and timely streaks. Notable peaks include Blitz and Rapid runs that showcased both speed and depth of preparation.
- Blitz peak rating: 1660 (2026-02-27)
- Rapid peak rating: 1868 (2025-11-24)
- Bullet peak rating: 1717 (2025-08-28)
Openings and Preferences
Arno tends to favor solid but sneaky systems as White and sharp, direct replies as Black. Two recurring themes are the London System Poisoned Pawn Variation and the Scandinavian Defense.
- London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation — a longtime staple London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation
- Scandinavian Defense — a common response when facing 1.e4 Scandinavian Defense
- Australian Defense and the Amazon Attack appear often in fast games
- When playing White Arno likes slow buildup. When playing Black he looks for early asymmetry
Records and Rivalries
Arno has logged thousands of games and developed a few persistent rivalries. The most-played opponent is rayan_bkl, a matchup that has produced many decisive encounters.
- Most played opponent: rayan_bkl — record vs them: 42 wins, 9 losses, 4 draws
- Strong head-to-heads also vs omega-u and alanqm
- Favored days and hours: high win rates on Friday and Tuesday afternoons around 15:00
Fun Facts
- Nickname for long games: the marathon man
- Best time of day to challenge Arno: around 15:00, bring snacks
- Psychology note: Arno has a small tilt factor, which makes losses theatrical but recoverable
- Expect creative sacrifices and stubborn defense; comebacks are his specialty
Sample Data and Playable Content
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- Rating chart (Blitz):
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Quick Stats Snapshot
- Preferred time control: Blitz
- Strong in endgames and long decisive battles
- High comeback rate, plays to the final flag and beyond