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Giovanni Schimke (vgDaVinci)

Meet Giovanni Schimke, known in the chess realm as vgDaVinci—a player whose moves blend strategy, resilience, and the occasional unexpected flourish worthy of the Renaissance master himself. Over the years, Giovanni has danced across the boards of Rapid, Blitz, and Bullet chess, steadily sharpening his skills and climbing his peak ratings with a fiery passion.

Rating & Achievements

• Rapid: Peaked at an impressive 928 in May 2025, boasting over 350 wins against hardened opponents.
• Blitz: Reached a solid peak rating of 538, showing quick reflexes and sharp tactical insight.
• Bullet: Lightning-fast and lethal, Giovanni smashed his rating ceiling at 462 in June 2025.

Playing Style & Signature Traits

Giovanni is a cerebral warrior with a penchant for long, strategic battles—his average moves per win hover around 61, displaying both patience and precision. His endgame frequency is notable (65.35%), proving he's comfortable navigating the complex, nerve-wracking final phases of the game. Though sometimes tempted to resign early (an “early resignation rate” of 1.51% suggests he knows when to cut his losses), his comeback rate of over 76% reveals a resilient spirit that fights back fiercely even after setbacks.

Openings & Strategies

Never one to be pigeonholed, Giovanni’s repertoire is eclectic but effective:

• Rapid: Loves mystery—his “Top Secret” opening has netted him a decent 51.55% win rate in 258 games. (🤫)
• Favored classics: Demonstrates solid skills with the Philidor Defense, winning two-thirds of his games there.
• Blitz favorites: Queens Pawn Opening and Van 't Kruijs Opening bring his win rates to 70% and 61.54%, respectively.

Psychological Insights & Fun Facts

Giovanni prefers to flex his brainpower in the early evening, with his “best time of day to play” being around 7 PM (when his win rate hits nearly 67%). A slight tilt factor of 7 indicates even chess heroes have off days—but most of the time, he's cool, calm, and calmly plotting the downfall of his opponents.

Opponents beware: Giovanni holds a perfect 100% win record against many players (like zatroxes777 and pearsonkarl), making him a not-so-secret nemesis in the chess community. And while his losses stack mostly against higher-rated players, he thrives when the chips are on the table and the pressure's on.

Recent Battles

His most recent spectacular victory came through a combination of cunning and timing:

1. e4 e5 2. d3 Nc6 3. c3 Nf6 4. f3 d5 5. Nd2 dxe4 6. fxe4 Bc5 7. d4 exd4 8. cxd4 Bxd4 
9. Bb5 Bd7 10. Ngf3 Bb6 11. e5 Ng4 12. e6 fxe6 13. Nc4 Bc5 14. Be3 Nxe3 15. Nxe3 Bxe3 
16. Qe2 Nd4 17. Nxd4 Bxd4 18. O-O-O Bxb5 19. Qh5+ g6 20. Qxb5+ c6 21. Qxb7 O-O 22. Rhf1 
Qg5+ 23. Kc2 Rxf1 24. Rxf1 Bf6 25. Qxa8+ Kg7 26. Qxa7+ Kh6 27. g3 Qe5 28. Qf2 Qxb2+ 
29. Kd3 Qb5+ 30. Kd2 Qb2+ 31. Kd3 Qb5+ 32. Ke4 Qe5+ 33. Kf3 Qf5+ 34. Kg2 Qd5+ 35. Kh3 
Qh5+ 36. Kg2 Qd5+ 37. Kg1 Bd4 38. Qxd4 Qxd4+ 39. Kg2 Qe4+ 40. Kh3 c5 41. g4 Kg5 42. Kg3 
Qxg4+ 43. Kf2 Qf4+ 44. Kg1 Qd4+ 45. Kg2 c4 46. Rg1 c3 47. Kf3+ Kf6 48. Rc1 Qd3+ 49. Kg4 
c2 50. h4 e5 51. a4 e4 52. a5 e3 53. a6 e2 0-1
  

Yes, that's the signature style of an endgame master turning up the heat!

The Tale of Triumph and Trials

Like all grand chess heroes, Giovanni has tasted both victory and defeat. His recent loss against manoshar was a humbling reminder of chess’s cruel fairness, where even the best plans can be unraveled by a single misplaced pawn or an overlooked fork.

But don't fret for Giovanni – his record of 353 wins to 314 losses in Rapid and numerous battles in faster time controls show he's here for the long haul, always ready to learn, adapt, and outwit.

Summary

Whether it’s a slow-burning Rapid game or a frantic Bullet blitz, Giovanni Schimke aka vgDaVinci brings art, science, and a dash of humor to the checkered battlefield. A player who knows that in chess, as in life: sometimes you win, sometimes you learn, but you always have fun trying.