Gustavo Pérez

Gustavo Pérez — The Rapid Reactor

Meet Gustavo Pérez, aka 7Tavo789, a Rapid chess enthusiast whose rating journey reads like an exciting rollercoaster — from a humble 234 in April 2025 to a peak of 528 just a month later! A true rapid-fire tactician who normally prefers games with a time control that matches his nickname: Rapid. Seriously, this guy blitzes through over 150 games in a mere three months (51 in April, 89 in May, and 16 in June 2025) with ferocious energy.

Gustavo's style? It’s a fascinating mix of resilience and creativity. With an average of nearly 48 moves per victory, he’s in no hurry to punch the clock early — he enjoys a good tussle! His longest winning streak of 10 games showcases his ability to dominate when he's in the zone, while his modest 4-loss tilt-factor proves he's human and sometimes lets the pressure tell. The comeback rate of 64.1%? Proof that giving up isn't in his repertoire.

Opening repertoire: The eclectic voyager

If chess openings were a cuisine, Gustavo’s would be a spicy fusion platter. He shines brightest with the Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation" title="Chigorin Variation">Chigorin Variation boasting a delicious 70% win rate over 10 games, but don’t underestimate his Van t Kruijs Opening" title="Van t Kruijs Opening">Van t Kruijs Opening either, where he racks up a sizzling 75% win rate in 4 games.

Kings Pawn fans might spot some heartbreak: a mere 33% success rate in the “Kings Knight Variation,” but hey, every chess hero has their kryptonite. For those who favor finesse, the Reti Opening gives him a solid 66.67% win rate — a sneak peek into his preference for positional play.

Psychology and quirks

Gustavo appears to be at his best around 1 PM, where the sun presumably fuels his mind! He’s got a funny habit of resigning only when victory is practically in the bag—60 wins came from opponents throwing in the towel against him. Checkmates, however, tell a different story with 47 losses in that fashion, proving even the best get caught occasionally.

Recent battles on his battlefield

• Victory over bigwillyhaver6969420, thanks to a clutch Philidor Defense finish — check out the thrilling final moves:
• A tough loss against bleem72 who ended the game with a fitting checkmate.
• Plays regularly against opponents like bady10 (with mixed results), and has an impressive 100% win record over numerous adversaries such as pitelin, lucifero78, and farlaliev.

A final word

Gustavo's profile is a delightful mix of grit, consistency, and occasional missteps (we all love a good comeback story!). Whether he's wielding the Van t Kruijs like a rapier or invoking classic Reti charm, he's a rapid player to watch — or better yet, play against. Just be ready: if you snag a material advantage, the comeback rate suggests you better not get too cocky.

7Tavo789 continues to spin his web of tactical fireworks, one rapid game at a time.