Gaël Ollivier (vividu91): The Rapid Ruler of the Italian Game
Gaël Ollivier, known online as vividu91, is a chess player who lives life one rapid game at a time—quite literally! With a peak rapid rating of 699 in 2025 and over 200 rapid games under his belt, Gaël has proven to be a persistent opponent who battles fiercely on the board.
Specializing like a true connoisseur of classical Italian charm, Gaël's favorite weapon is the Italian Game, boasting a winning rate of over 57% there, and even more dangerously in the elegant Giuoco Piano where he converts almost three-quarters of his battles into victories. There’s something poetic about controlling the center the old-school way.
Playing Style & Personality
Rapid games are Gaël’s comfort zone with a respectable win rate above 50% and a modest tilt factor of 7 — so he’s usually calm, but watch out if things go south! His games often reach deep into the endgame phase, averaging nearly 46 moves for a win but stretching to 65 moves when the chips are down, showing a stamina that puts marathon runners to shame.
Rather than surrender quickly, he exhibits resilience with a remarkable 100% win rate after losing a piece, suggesting he’s the comeback kid nobody saw coming. Early resignations are rare, making every match a thrilling chase sometimes ending in victory, sometimes in “well-played” handshakes.
Statistical Quirks & Fun Facts
- His best time of day to crush opponents? Early evenings and late night sessions, winning an amazing 83% of his matches at 18:00 and 100% at the mysterious hour of 23:00.
- Black pieces? No problem — Gaël’s holding his own with a 46% win rate even when not moving first.
- Longest winning streak? 7 games — a weeknights’ worth of daily rapid domination!
- At blitz, well, let’s just say Gaël’s true battlefield is rapid chess. One blitz game played, one lost. Rapid remains the kingdom.
Memorable Opponents
Gaël approaches each rival with respect, winning decisively against some like lark-roameo and tuncy36 with 100% win rates, but has to admit defeat (or at least draw the line) with others such as janhavi_45 and jeremoooore. Still, every opponent is a stepping stone to chess glory!
In summary, Gaël Ollivier is a resilient, strategic player with a fondness for classic openings and a knack for turning the tide in tricky situations. Whether it’s outmaneuvering opponents in the early game or grinding out wins late into the endgame, Gaël proves that chess mastery isn’t about speed alone but also sheer tenacity and charm.
