Piotr Brodowski (aka ViralduS)
International Master
Meet Piotr Brodowski, a chess virtuoso who holds the prestigious title of International Master awarded by FIDE. Known on the digital battlefield as ViralduS, Piotr has been dancing on the 64 squares with rapid-fire tactics and graceful endgames for over a decade.
His journey began humbly in Bullet chess, with modest ratings around 1300 in 2013. But don't let early numbers fool you! By 2025, Piotr soared to a staggering peak Bullet rating of 2950, an almost mythical feat where pawns tremble and kings hide behind knights.
Not just a Bullet specialist, Piotr commands Blitz with commanding skill, peaking near 2900, while dipping into Rapid and Daily chess with a flair that turns casual games into fascinating duels.
Playing Style & Stats
- Endgame frequency: An astonishing 81.4% of his games reach the endgame, proving his stamina and strategic depth.
- Resilience: Boasting a comeback rate of 87.65%, losing a piece does little to slow this tactician down.
- Win rates: Fairly balanced, with a slight edge playing White (~52%), while his Black pieces serve up plenty of surprises.
- Longest winning streak: 15 games, which might be a personal best but also a warning for opponents: beware the hot streak!
- Tilt factor: Low enough to keep calm in the heat of battle (a tilt of 10), though legend says his best moves sometimes come at 3 AM… the witching hour for chess magic.
Opening Repertoire
Piotr's opening choices remain a well-guarded secret, fittingly labeled "Top Secret" in his bullet and blitz games. However, he shows strong love for the Sicilian Defense, French Defense with King's Indian Attack, and delights occasionally in the Trompowsky Attack and English Opening Caro Kann Defensive Systems. He’s not afraid to experiment, but his results suggest he's perfected his angle of attack to keep opponents guessing and defending.
Notable Games
One of his latest masterpieces was a swift checkmate on June 2, 2025, using the King's Indian Defense—a move sequence so elegant it would make even Kasparov nod in approval. In that clash, Piotr's tactical awareness shined bright as he delivered the final e1=Q promotion leading to a checkmate, sealing victory with style.
Fun Facts
- If you thought Piotr only played serious chess—think again! He has a surprisingly low resignation rate, which means he fights on even when the going gets tough.
- His average game length hovers around 80 moves, making every match quite the marathon. Long live the king’s patience!
- Despite a dominating aggressive streak, Piotr keeps his humor intact, rumored to ponder his next move while sipping coffee in mid-thought, often muttering, "Just one more pawn push..."
Whether online or over-the-board, Piotr Brodowski a.k.a ViralduS continues to entertain fans with fearless strategies and a relentless passion for chess. Keep an eye on him: the next move could be your last!