Overview
vicieuse is a blitz specialist and an entertaining force on the online chess board. Known for fast, sharp play and an appetite for the unusual, vicieuse mixes practical tactics with surprisingly deep endgame chops. Preferred time control: Blitz. This profile highlights openings, streaks, and the quirks that make vicieuse fun to play and to follow.
- Preferred time control: Blitz
- Blitz peak: 2276 (2024-09-10)
- Rapid peak: 2227 (2025-11-17)
- Bullet peak: 2228 (2025-02-11)
Playing Style
Expect tactical fireworks early, and gritty persistence late. vicieuse finishes lots of games, which explains a very high endgame frequency. There is also a tilt factor to keep things human and dramatic.
- Early resignation rate: 63 percent (a ruthless time-saver)
- Endgame frequency: 83.7 percent, so many battles go the distance
- Average moves per win: about 76 moves
- Strong comeback ability: comeback rate about 83 percent
Openings and Preferences
Openings are where vicieuse shows personality. There is a clear love for the Bird family and a notable fondness for gambits. If you play common sidelines against f4, prepare for unorthodox choices and quick complications.
- Favorite white systems: Bird Opening and Bird Opening: Dutch Variation
- Go-to gambit: Amar Gambit — very successful in blitz
- Black repertoire often includes: Scandinavian Defense and Czech Defense
- Notable blitz performance: Amar Gambit has a strong win rate in blitz play
For a quick visual of the blitz rating arc, see:
Memorable Streaks and Opponents
vicieuse has enjoyed long hot runs and the occasional cold streak. The record vs a few regulars is remarkable for its lopsidedness.
- Longest winning streak: 12 games
- Longest losing streak: 10 games
- Current losing streak: 1 game
- Most played opponents:
- sk1nkhunt42 — overwhelmingly positive record for vicieuse
- vincentreussard — many wins
- fleurdecerisier — repeated clashes with strong results
When to Challenge vicieuse
Want a productive session? There are hours and days when vicieuse shines brighter.
- Best day of the week (win rate): Thursday
- Best hour to find peak form: about 15:00 local time
- High win-rate hours include 15:00 and 2:00, so expect surprises any time of day
- Psychological note: tilt factor is present, so keep games friendly and avoid baiting time trouble
Sample Game
Here is a short blitz snippet to study the practical attacking approach. Try it out in an analysis board.
[[Pgn|e4|e5|Nf3|Nc6|Bb5|a6|Ba4|Nf6|O-O|Be7|Re1|b5|Bb3|d6|c3|O-O|h3|Bb7|d4|Re8|Ng5|Rf8|Nxf7|Rxf7|Bxf7|Kxf7|Qb3|+|
(If your viewer supports it, this PGN will show the moves and let you replay the sequence.)
Quick Facts and SEO Keywords
For fans, followers, and those searching for a strong blitz player who loves the Bird Opening and gambit play, vicieuse is worth a watch.
- Keywords: vicieuse, chess, blitz, Bird Opening, Amar Gambit, Scandinavian Defense, Czech Defense, online chess
- Strength adjusted win rates: strong in Rapid, solid in Blitz
- Notable trait: excellent recovery after material loss
Challenge Links
Here are a few profiles to check rival histories and rematches.
- Frequent rival: sk1nkhunt42
- Regular opponent: vincentreussard
- Another matchup to study: fleurdecerisier