Profile
Oscar Angulo, known online as OscarAng, is a titled player and enthusiastic streamer who delights in fast battles and clever ideas. They earned the National Master title from National and bring a lively, educational vibe to their streams, where humor and chess analysis go hand in hand.
Blitz is their preferred time control, but they enjoy a wide range of tempos, always with an eye on practical ideas and clean, aggressive play.
Titles and Status
- Titles: National Master (National)
- Streamer: Yes
- Preferred time control: Blitz
Career and Opening Style
In Blitz, OscarAng has shown a dynamic repertoire with a strong emphasis on sharp, dynamic lines. Their opening choices mix ambition with solid community-approved ideas, including popular lines such as [[Link|opening|Scandinavian Defense]] and [[Link|opening|Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack]]. The Blitz openings section also highlights Czech Defense, the London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation, and other active ideas that keep opponents probing for the exact moment to strike.
- Top Blitz openings include [[Link|opening|Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack]] and [[Link|opening|Scandinavian Defense]]
- Other frequently used Blitz choices: [[Link|opening|Czech Defense]], [[Link|opening|London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation]]
- In Bullet and Daily formats, they experiment with a wide range of setups to keep opponents guessing
Notable Stats in Brief
OscarAng has logged impressive highs across multiple blitz formats. Peak Blitz rating reached 2435 on 2019-02-05, reflecting a period of intense calculation and quick decision-making. A notable Daily peak sits at 1882 (2021-04-08), while the Bullet peak hit 2404 (2023-09-16). In Rapid, a peak of 2243 occurred around 2020-09-19. These numbers illustrate a player comfortable handling time pressure with creative, practical play.
Streaming and Community
As a streamer, they share thoughtful game analysis, entertaining commentary, and a willingness to explain ideas step by step. Their streams invite viewers to learn, challenge assumptions, and enjoy chess in a relaxed, friendly environment.
Watch and Connect
Discover more about OscarAng and their games through their profile page: Oscar Angulo.
Sample Play snapshot
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🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| ilocean19 | 25W / 6L / 1D | |
| optimosprime4562 | 22W / 0L / 0D | |
| bricardonelson | 19W / 1L / 0D | |
| marshknight | 5W / 3L / 1D | |
| senorpetrosian | 6W / 3L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2347 | 2291 | 1648 | |
| 2023 | 2331 | 2236 | ||
| 2022 | 2400 | 2363 | 1762 | |
| 2021 | 2237 | 2186 | 2123 | 1711 |
| 2020 | 2221 | 2342 | 2183 | 1623 |
| 2019 | 2113 | 2302 | ||
| 2018 | 2038 | 2256 | 1623 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12W / 7L / 1D | 8W / 10L / 2D | 90.0 |
| 2023 | 22W / 6L / 0D | 34W / 9L / 1D | 71.8 |
| 2022 | 273W / 180L / 31D | 239W / 204L / 39D | 73.6 |
| 2021 | 61W / 27L / 4D | 61W / 25L / 5D | 70.3 |
| 2020 | 82W / 48L / 10D | 74W / 45L / 11D | 80.5 |
| 2019 | 4W / 1L / 1D | 4W / 2L / 1D | 123.1 |
| 2018 | 22W / 6L / 0D | 18W / 6L / 2D | 77.0 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 220 | 110 | 83 | 27 | 50.0% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 198 | 110 | 73 | 15 | 55.6% |
| Amazon Attack | 94 | 46 | 40 | 8 | 48.9% |
| Unknown | 84 | 50 | 34 | 0 | 59.5% |
| Australian Defense | 65 | 35 | 25 | 5 | 53.9% |
| Czech Defense | 33 | 25 | 6 | 2 | 75.8% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 29 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 58.6% |
| English Opening: Agincourt Defense | 22 | 14 | 8 | 0 | 63.6% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 19 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 47.4% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 17 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 70.6% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 62 | 31 | 22 | 9 | 50.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 43 | 30 | 10 | 3 | 69.8% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 35 | 20 | 14 | 1 | 57.1% |
| Australian Defense | 27 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 40.7% |
| Amar Gambit | 23 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 65.2% |
| Czech Defense | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted | 13 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 76.9% |
| Barnes Defense | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 58.3% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 62.5% |
| Modern | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 70.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 71.4% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 60.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Czech Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Diemer-Duhm Gambit (DDG): 4...f5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Four Knights Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| French Defense: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% |
| QGD: 4.Nf3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bishop's Opening: 3.d3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 25 | 0 |
| Losing | 8 | 1 |