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Username: Abduzhaparov

Playing Since: 2023-01-02 (Inactive)

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Rapid: 2003
0W / 3L / 4D
Blitz: 2564
249W / 280L / 44D

International Master Inigo Riveiro: The Blitz Maestro with a Dash of Mystery

Inigo Riveiro is not your everyday chess player—he boasts the prestigious title of International Master awarded by FIDE, a testament to his deep understanding of the game and competitive spirit. While rapid games might not be his favorite stage to shine on, Inigo's Blitz career is nothing short of a thrilling rollercoaster ride.

A Blitz Journey Full of Highs, Lows, and Some Serious Stamina

Starting in 2023 with a modest Blitz rating of 1753 and climbing spectacularly to a peak of 2549 in 2024, Inigo has proven himself a formidable opponent. With an impressive average Blitz rating hovering around 2450+, he's engaged in nearly 550 intense battles, securing victories in over 40% of them—even if the losses edge out slightly, the thrill of the fight clearly keeps him coming back for more.

Playing Style: Endgames, Endurance, and Not Giving Up Easily

Few tug-of-war matches last as long as Inigo's games, with his wins taking an average of nearly 78 moves—a clear sign of strategic patience. His endgame frequency is an astonishing 89.5%, indicating a love for squeezing every advantage in the late game. Early resignations are rare for him (just 0.37%), reflecting his fighting spirit.

Tactical Wizardry and Comebacks

Inigo has a knack for clawing back from the brink of defeat, boasting a comeback rate of nearly 92%. Losing a piece? Forget about it—he has a perfect 100% win rate in such situations, making him the nightmare of opponents who think a material gain seals the deal.

Psychological Profile: Calm, Collected, but Not Immune to Tilt

While Inigo maintains a respectable tilt factor of 7 (some would say that's just human), his win difference when playing rated games versus casual ones is a striking over 42%, showing his competitive fire truly ignites under pressure.

When and How to Catch Him Playing

Monday and Thursday seem to be his lucky days with win rates over 70% and 66%, respectively, while afternoons from 12 PM to 1 PM are golden hours with dazzling win percentages reaching up to 93%. So if you want to challenge him, make sure to pick your moment carefully—or better yet, watch and learn!

Opponent Chronicles: Friends, Foes & Frequent Rivals

He has faced a colorful cast of opponents, with some like fmstan15 and zeitnot593 falling victim 100% of the time, while others like karinachess1 remain tough nuts with only a 20% win rate. Each matchup tells a story, and Inigo's game is full of unexpected twists.

In summary, Inigo Riveiro is a chess gladiator who thrives in the fast and furious world of Blitz. With a title, tactics, and tenacity, he's not just playing chess; he's putting on a show—one thrilling move at a time.


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Constructive Feedback for Inigo Riveiro

Dear Inigo,

You've shown strong tendencies in your opening play and active piece coordination during your recent games. Your ability to capitalize on opponents’ inaccuracies, especially with tactical shots like sacrifices leading to checkmate (for example, your neat Bxh7+ attacks), reflects good tactical awareness and initiative in sharp positions.

What you're doing well:

  • Opening Preparation: Your consistency with solid openings like the Queen’s Gambit Declined, the Nimzowitsch-Larsen Attack, and Caro-Kann structures has helped you reach promising middlegames.
  • Attacking Instincts: Moves such as Ng5, Bxh7+, and timely queen maneuvers show your readiness to exploit weaknesses and tactical chances.
  • Converting Advantages: Your victories often come from applying pressure patiently and forcing resignation or mating nets, which is a valuable skill.

Areas to improve:

  • Endgame Technique: In several losses, the endgame phase showed some missed opportunities to hold or create counterplay. Study typical endgame positions and focus on king activity and pawn structure.
  • Time Management: There are indications of time pressure affecting some decisions in complex positions. Practice managing your clock better, especially in critical moments to avoid rushed mistakes.
  • Positional Understanding: While you have good tactical vision, working on subtle positional nuances like piece placement and pawn breaks could yield stronger control (e.g., choosing ideal squares for knights and bishops).
  • Defensive Awareness: Protecting your king and avoiding weaknesses before complications arise will increase your resilience during tougher games.

Training Suggestions:

  1. Review classic endgame studies and practice rook and minor-piece endgames.
  2. Analyze your lost games focusing on moments where time trouble occurred, and experiment with faster, but still accurate, decisions in training sessions.
  3. Use annotated games or positional concepts materials to deepen your strategic understanding.
  4. Solve tactical puzzles regularly to maintain and sharpen your quick calculation skills.

Keep up the hard work, and your balanced style between tactical clearness and strategic insight will continue to improve. Your recent successes show your potential to climb higher towards your 2577 (2025-05-13)!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
Karina Ambartsumova 1W / 4L / 0D View Games
Justin Sarkar 0W / 2L / 2D View Games
kyiv-volvo 1W / 3L / 0D View Games
Roman Gavrilin 1W / 2L / 1D View Games
Tanitoluwa Adewumi 1W / 3L / 0D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2564
2024 2481 2003
2023 2403
Rating by Year20232024202525642403YearRatingBlitz

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 16W / 22L / 4D 17W / 22L / 3D 84.5
2024 47W / 50L / 7D 43W / 45L / 12D 87.9
2023 71W / 64L / 8D 55W / 80L / 14D 86.7

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Philidor Defense 97 39 49 9 40.2%
Czech Defense 68 30 31 7 44.1%
Modern Defense 38 19 16 3 50.0%
Réti Opening 34 17 17 0 50.0%
King's Indian Defense: Larsen Variation 32 20 10 2 62.5%
Amazon Attack 21 11 8 2 52.4%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 21 6 14 1 28.6%
English Opening: Agincourt Defense 21 7 14 0 33.3%
Catalan Opening: Closed 19 9 10 0 47.4%
Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maróczy Bind 16 7 7 2 43.8%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 15 0
Losing 7 2
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