Arthur BOCQUET

Arthur BOCQUET (aka warthurok)

Meet Arthur BOCQUET, a tenacious rapid chess player carving his path through the ranks with a blend of grit and occasional daring gambits. Arthur’s rapid rating journey reads like a thrilling chess novel — starting humbly around 174 in early 2024, climbing steadily through peaks and valleys, until reaching a soaring peak of 734 in April 2025. Not too shabby for someone who obviously enjoys a little drama on the board!

With a preferred time control of Rapid, Arthur’s played over 500 rapid games with a respectable win-loss record: 215 wins, 197 losses, and a handful of draws. He even dabbled a bit in blitz, though with only 2 recorded games, it's fair to say blitz hasn't quite stolen his heart yet.

Playing Style & Personality

Arthur is no quitter — his early resignation rate is a modest 4%, proving that he fights for his pawns until the bitter end. His come-back rate is a whopping 75.93%, showing an almost heroic ability to claw back even after losing material. But don’t be fooled; when things go sideways, he can suffer a nasty losing streak (longest recorded: 5 games). Thankfully, his longest winning streak is a commendable 19 games – quite the rollercoaster ride!

His games usually last around 58 moves whether he wins or loses, proving Arthur has stamina more than enough to outlast his opponents. A true strategist, he’s got a tiny edge with White (52.07% win rate) but still manages to put up a solid fight playing Black as well (46.61% win rate).

Favorite Openings

Arthur's secret weapon? Well, it’s literally a “Top Secret” opening he’s used in nearly 400 rapid games — winning about half and keeping opponents guessing. Beyond that, he enjoys classical setups such as the Scotch Game and King's Pawn Opening – King's Knight Variation, where he boasts win rates of 50% and 60% respectively. He’s tried his hand at defenses like the Philidor and even the obscure Nimzowitsch Defense — talk about chess versatility!

Recent Battles

One of Arthur’s memorable recent victories was in the Scotch Game, where patience paid off and he forced a resignation after a beautiful sequence involving sacrifice and tactical pressure. From sneaky queen trades to bold knight maneuvers, his games reveal a mind always cooking up surprises.

Of course, Arthur also knows the sting of defeat. His most recent losses came at the hands of modern defenses, proving that even the best players have to face the cold, hard realities of chess sorcery.

Fun Facts

• Arthur enjoys his chess most between 9am and 11am, with nearly 60% win rate during those golden hours.
• He has a perfect 100% win record against several opponents — no mercy on those boards!
• His rated vs casual win difference stands impressive at 49.32% — this player plays to win, no siblings’ chess club vibe here.
• Arthur’s games tend to end decisively by resignation or checkmate, showing he knows when to close the deal.

Whether you face him in rapid or blitz, be ready: Arthur’s mind is a battlefield, and his chess journey is nothing short of exciting.

Performance Highlights