Afonso Rodrigues - National Master Extraordinaire
Meet Afonso Rodrigues, a chess player whose journey on the 64 squares is nothing short of a thrilling saga. Earning the prestigious title of National Master, Afonso has shown a remarkable blend of strategic depth and tactical flair that can make even the most seasoned opponents pause for thought.
With a peak blitz rating soaring to 2268 in March 2024, and a rapid peak rating that once touched a formidable 2353, Afonso doesn’t shy away from the fast-paced chaos of quick games. One might say Afonso thrives where time ticks down and adrenaline spikes.
When it comes to openings, Afonso prefers to keep opponents guessing. The mysterious "Top Secret" opening boasts a solid 51% win rate in blitz games, while the trusty King’s Indian Defense Normal Variation has brought victory 75% of the time, proving that mixing unpredictability with classical wisdom is the recipe for success.
Known for patience that rivals a saint, Afonso's average game clocks in around 70 moves per win and even more perseverance in losses. This master loves a good endgame battle, with an endgame frequency of nearly 77% — proving this player is at their best when others might throw in the towel.
Psychological resilience? Check. With an impressive 86.88% comeback rate, Afonso seems to specialize in snatching victory from the jaws of defeat. Opponents beware: giving up a piece is just an invitation to witness a spectacular turnaround.
Off the board, Afonso has a wink-worthy tilt factor of 9 — meaning frustration might occasionally visit, but never overstay its welcome. The best time to challenge Afonso? Early dawn, specifically at 5 AM, when the mind is sharp and the coffee is strong.
Afonso’s recent games display an aggressive style with precise execution. Take, for example, a recent blitz victory where, playing as White, they executed a brilliant King’s Indian Defense Normal Variation, culminating in a triumphant resignation from their adversary after 60 intense moves.
Whether grinding through the rapid or blitz arenas, or crushing opponents in daily games with an astounding 88% win rate against unknown openings, Afonso’s love for chess is clear — and so is the enjoyment of outsmarting friends and foes alike.
In short, Afonso Rodrigues is the kind of chess player you want at your table: intelligent, tough, a little sneaky, and always ready to trade pawns or barbs with a smile. Just don’t take too many pieces without a fight—you might be in for a spectacular comeback!
Positive Highlights
Afonso, congratulations on your unbeaten streak with 15 wins and 2 draws recently! Your rating increase of 150 points in one month is a strong indicator of solid progress. Here are some things you are doing well:
- Your opening repertoire is well rounded with a high win rate, especially in lines like the Queen's Gambit Accepted: 3.e3 c5 and the Torre Attack, where you have a 100% win rate.
- You maintain consistent good form in daily games, and your strength adjusted win rate above 80% shows you efficiently convert chances against players of varied strengths.
- Strong use of positional play and strategic middlegame planning in your recent games, such as controlling key squares and careful piece maneuvering.
Areas for Improvement
To keep advancing your chess, consider focusing on these areas:
- Opening Consistency: While your win rate in openings is excellent right now, continue deepening your understanding of your frequently played openings like the Czech Defense to avoid any unforeseen pitfalls as you face stronger opponents.
- Endgame Technique: Review your games and see if there were opportunities to convert advantages more efficiently in the endgame or hold difficult positions better. Deliberate endgame practice will improve your confidence in the late stages.
- Tactical Alertness: Although you have a good strategic approach, sharpening your tactical vision with puzzles could help you spot winning combinations faster or save difficult positions.
- Time Management: Make sure to balance your thinking time in daily games. Spending too long on early moves can reduce time availability for critical later moments.
Next Steps and Training Recommendations
- Study master games in the openings you use most to learn typical plans and pawn structures.
- Regularly practice tactical motifs through puzzles designed at your current rating to build speed and accuracy.
- Analyze your wins and draws critically, focusing on moments where you could have converted the game sooner or improved your decision making.
- Incorporate endgame study, starting with fundamental king and pawn endings and progressing to more complex rook and minor piece endgames.
- Maintain a balanced study routine to avoid burnout, mixing playing, analyzing, and studying chess theory.
Keep up the excellent work and enjoy your journey of improvement! Your progress so far is impressive.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| beginner_chess_960 | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| bul_dark_templar | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| magicman545 | 0W / 2L / 0D | View |
| blitzkrg | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| matteocorsi | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| mazette2 | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| ronald-monstruo-ayala | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| paranga75 | 1W / 1L / 0D | View |
| eeriqukvfcbk6a | 2W / 0L / 0D | View |
| bobby_luna | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| C5-69 | 5W / 5L / 0D | View Games |
| iindxu | 1W / 4L / 4D | View Games |
| nasa957 | 5W / 3L / 0D | View Games |
| tomas_veleirinho | 8W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| haman mottaghi | 4W / 3L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2027 | 2160 | ||
| 2024 | 2127 | |||
| 2023 | 2067 | 2099 | 2164 | 2211 |
| 2022 | 2192 | |||
| 2021 | 2157 | |||
| 2020 | 2084 | 1945 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 385W / 365L / 44D | 369W / 409L / 36D | 73.1 |
| 2024 | 222W / 244L / 29D | 215W / 260L / 20D | 72.3 |
| 2023 | 47W / 45L / 4D | 48W / 46L / 6D | 70.6 |
| 2022 | 17W / 8L / 4D | 18W / 11L / 0D | 62.4 |
| 2021 | 23W / 18L / 1D | 16W / 26L / 2D | 76.8 |
| 2020 | 90W / 64L / 6D | 91W / 59L / 11D | 74.9 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diemer-Duhm Gambit (DDG): 4...f5 | 167 | 84 | 73 | 10 | 50.3% |
| King's Indian Defense: Larsen Variation | 158 | 77 | 72 | 9 | 48.7% |
| French Defense: Burn Variation | 140 | 73 | 60 | 7 | 52.1% |
| Slav Defense: Alekhine Variation | 134 | 72 | 59 | 3 | 53.7% |
| Slav Defense: Bonet Gambit | 124 | 65 | 50 | 9 | 52.4% |
| French Defense: Advance Variation | 101 | 55 | 45 | 1 | 54.5% |
| French Defense: Exchange Variation | 86 | 38 | 46 | 2 | 44.2% |
| French Defense | 86 | 44 | 40 | 2 | 51.2% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 85 | 41 | 38 | 6 | 48.2% |
| Slav Defense | 77 | 23 | 46 | 8 | 29.9% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 62 | 30 | 30 | 2 | 48.4% |
| King's Indian Defense: Larsen Variation | 55 | 29 | 25 | 1 | 52.7% |
| Slav Defense: Alekhine Variation | 51 | 20 | 29 | 2 | 39.2% |
| Diemer-Duhm Gambit (DDG): 4...f5 | 43 | 23 | 17 | 3 | 53.5% |
| French Defense | 41 | 19 | 21 | 1 | 46.3% |
| Slav Defense: Bonet Gambit | 35 | 19 | 16 | 0 | 54.3% |
| French Defense: Burn Variation | 32 | 17 | 15 | 0 | 53.1% |
| French Defense: Advance Variation | 31 | 8 | 22 | 1 | 25.8% |
| French Defense: Exchange Variation | 27 | 16 | 10 | 1 | 59.3% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 25 | 14 | 11 | 0 | 56.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% |
| French Defense: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Slav Defense: Alekhine Variation | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Slav Defense: Quiet Variation, Amsterdam Variation | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Chistyakov Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Queen's Gambit Declined: Hastings Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Slav Defense: Bonet Gambit | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Budapest: 3...Ng4 4.e3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
| French Defense: Advance Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Czech Defense | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 66.7% |
| QGA: 3.e3 c5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Queen's Pawn Game: Torre Attack | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Slav Defense: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| QGD: Albin, 3.dxe5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 10 | 0 |
| Losing | 10 | 1 |