Vinícius

Meet Vinícius (aka VMC84) – The Chess Adventurer

Vinícius, known in the chess realm as VMC84, is a daily chess warrior who’s been navigating the battlefield since at least 2021. Though not yet grandmaster material, his story is one of persistence, creativity, and some spectacular swings on the rating rollercoaster.

Rating Journey

Starting off with a daily rating around 600 points in mid-2021, Vinícius experienced a bit of a rocky road – a mix of thrilling wins and unceremonious losses. But like all great adventurers, he picked himself up, slowly grinding his way back to a peak rating of over 600 (607! to be exact) in October 2024. Currently cruising around the mid-500s, he continues to prove that steady effort beats despair.

Style of Play

Vinícius’ chess style can best be described as a “delightful mix of bravery and occasional miscalculation.” His average winning game clocks in at about 49 moves, while losses tend to drag on a little longer – around 58 moves – showing he fights to the bitter end. His tactical instincts provide a spectacular 62.99% comeback rate, showing he’s no stranger to turning the tables when the odds are against him.

The Openings Enigma

What does VMC84 open with? Well, the mysterious "Top Secret" opening dominates his repertoire, played in nearly 1,100 games across all time controls. If it’s secret, it’s clearly working sometimes, given his near 46% win rate in Daily play and an almost 49% win rate in Bullet games (where speed kills and nerves must be iron-clad!).

Battle Scars & Side Quests

Vinícius is no stranger to both glorious victories and lessons learned the hard way. With nearly 1,000 daily games under his belt, he’s faced tough opponents repeatedly like indayavril (58 battles!) and gusgus4444 (35 times). His win rate varies wildly depending on the foe, but the underdog spirit prevails when the stakes are equal or lower rated.

Highlight Reel

One of Vinícius’ recent masterpieces was a finely crafted checkmate against indayavril in February 2025. The game was a rollercoaster of tactical fireworks—including queen maneuvers, knight sacrifices, and a final decisive Rd7# finish that would make even the toughest grandmasters nod in approval.

Personality & Quirks

Psychological stats show Vinícius occasionally wrestles with the infamous tilt factor (~11), but his best chess brewing hour is the bright and early 9 AM, when the mind is sharp, coffee is strong, and the pawns march bravely forward. Fun fact: he has a penchant for resigning early in about 3.77% of his games—sometimes a diplomatic way to say “Your move, champ!”

If you ever face Vinícius online, beware the mix of resilience, surprises, and a touch of fun. This player proves daily chess isn’t just about winning or losing – it’s an amusing and humbling journey of growth, battle, and a few blunders to keep things spicy.

Will Vinícius reach legendary status? Only time (and many more games) will tell. Until then, enjoy the ride!