Quentin Coignard, who also goes by the mysterious username Vergomasque, is a dedicated chess warrior with a penchant for the Scandinavian Defense. With a peak rapid rating soaring to 893 in August 2022, Quentin’s journey through the 64 squares has been a rollercoaster of tactical battles, impressive comebacks, and lessons learned.
Playing Style & Strengths
A fan of the classic Scandinavian Defense, Quentin dazzles opponents with a 68% win rate in rapid games using this opening. His games often march to an engaging average of around 60 moves, proving he’s not one for quick skirmishes but a strategist who enjoys a long, calculated grind. His comeback rate is an impressive 67%, demonstrating resilience—and the ability to bounce back from adversity better than a bad internet connection during a crucial blitz game.
Tournament Highlights & Stats
Longest Winning Streak: 19 games (enough to make anyone else second-guess their next move)
Preferred Time Formats: Rapid shines brightest, but he dabbles in Blitz, Daily, and Bullet, proving he's not afraid of time pressure—or questionable coffee choices.
Win-Loss-Draw Record (Rapid): 251 wins, 220 losses, and 23 draws – a record as balanced as a perfectly executed endgame.
Notable Recent Games
In a recent dramatic victory using the Bishop's Opening, Quentin, playing White against park1784, tactically maneuvered to force resignation after 29 moves—delivering check after check until his opponent threw in the towel. Just recently, Quentin faced setbacks too, including a heartbreaker loss by checkmate in a fierce Scandinavian Defense battle. But such is the life of a chess gladiator!
Quirks & Fun Facts
Quentin’s best time to play? 5 AM — clearly a dawn riser or a sleep-deprived strategist brewing tactics with that first cup of coffee. Despite an 8.3% rate of early resignations—hey, who hasn't waved the white flag at some point?—he’s known for psychological endurance, keeping tilt at bay and steadfastly improving.
Whether he's wielding the Scandinavian sword or dancing through the Philidor maze (with mixed results), Quentin Coignard embodies the spirit of perseverance, passion, and a dash of playful cunning on the chessboard.
