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Adriano Gaspar de Lima Salguero NM

24pablo209 Since 2019 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟♟♟♟
49.0% W 43.8% L 7.2% D
Bullet
2436
1158W 1002L 145D
Blitz
2492
2152W 2003L 346D
Rapid
2189
120W 59L 13D

Adriano Gaspar de Lima Salguero, 24pablo209 Chess Player Biography

Adriano Gaspar de Lima Salguero, known online as 24pablo209, is a National Master whose chess life blends sharp defenses, stubborn endgames, and a habit of finding trouble when the board still has plenty of time left. The player is listed with a preference for Rapid, though the record books show a long stretch of fast and ultra fast chess that helped build a solid understanding of tactics, tempo, and online pressure.

As a titled player, Salguero holds the National Master title, a credential that suggests more than a few late nights spent reviewing positions that should have been easier to defend. The style is energetic, with a willingness to play for an advantage and a noticeable tendency to fight for a win even when the position has already gotten uncomfortable.

Opening Personality

Salguero's opening choices lean toward flexible and combinatorial setups. The player appears comfortable with systems that create asymmetry early, and the data highlights several recurring weapons that opponents have to prepare for. In Rapid, the Barnes Defense has been a particularly useful black weapon, while the Caro-Kann Defense shows up as a sturdier alternative when the goal is to build a solid center without handing the opponent free activity.

  • The player often favors active defensive plans, with the Barnes Defense and Australian Defense appearing as recurring motifs in fast games.
  • As White, d4 is a frequent first move, suggesting a classical touch even when the game soon turns tactical.
  • Repertoire variety includes systems from the Caro-Kann Defense to sharper sidelines, keeping opponents guessing about the route the game will take.

Win Rate by Opening0%25%75%100%50%Barnes Defense: 63.0% over 370 gamesAustralian Defense: 55.0% over 291 gamesSicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation: 44.8% over 252 gamesSicilian Defense: 41.1% over 248 gamesAmazon Attack: Siberian Attack: 55.6% over 171 gamesEast Indian Defense: 47.7% over 149 gamesBarnes Defense63%Australian Defense55%Sicilian Defense: Najdo…45%Sicilian Defense41%Amazon Attack: Siberian…56%East Indian Defense48%

Opponent Stories

No biography of an online player would be complete without a few names from the lobby. The most played opponent is Felipe Matar, against whom the 17 0 0 record reads less like chess and more like a spreadsheet that accidentally became a highlight reel. On the other side, Chesstrueno has served as a regular source of motivation, with a 1 8 0 record that is best described as a long term lesson in patience.

These rivalries do not define the player's whole career, but they add a human layer to the statistics. One opponent became a personal scoreboard, while another became a reminder that even strong positions can collapse if the opponent gets a moment of inspiration.

Playing Habits and Game Feel

Salguero's games often run into the later phases, with an endgame frequency of 84 percent. That habit points to a player who values conversion as much as attack, especially in positions where a single careless move can turn a small advantage into a long fight for a draw. The comeback rate is also striking at 87 percent, which suggests a temperament that keeps calculating when the position has turned the other way.

  • Longest winning streak: 18 games.
  • Longest losing streak: 10 games.
  • Most common checking piece: Rook.
  • Best time to play, according to the profile: 06:00.

A short glimpse of the kind of positional rhythm that can appear in these games:

Whether the clock is set for Rapid or the game slips into a longer rhythm, the overall picture is of a National Master with a strong online identity, a memorable opening habit, and enough competitive fire to keep the board interesting long after the opening books have run out of pages.

Bio last updated 2026-08-26