Adrian Sanabria

Adrian Sanabria (aka AdrianWade3)

Meet Adrian Sanabria, a chess enthusiast whose journey on the 64 squares is as colorful as a painter’s palette but perhaps with a little more tactical sacrifice. Adrian’s chess adventures began around 2020, with an initial rapid rating hovering just above 1000, not bad for a rookie knight learning to gallop confidently.

Over the years, Adrian has battled through the ranks of rapid chess with more than 3,900 games under his belt, boasting nearly a 50% win rate—because who said winning every game is realistic anyway? His favorite weapon? The Scandinavian Defense, where he manages a respectable win rate of about 69%, showing a fondness for shaking up the center and challenging opponents to think fast.

When it comes to blitz, Adrian’s speed is a bit like a roller coaster: thrilling with ups and downs, with a peak rating just over 1030 and a win rate that suggests he sometimes blitzes his way to victory and sometimes blitzes himself straight into trouble. A true warrior of rapid decision-making!

Adrian doesn’t just play to win; he plays to create memorable chess stories, like his recent game where he checkmated his opponent with style using the ever-classic Scandinavian Defense. His style blends strategic patience (with an average move count over 56 in wins) and tactical boldness, leading to frequent exciting endgames.

Known for a modest tilt factor (only 10—chill, Adrian!) and a keen tactical awareness with a comeback rate exceeding 53%, he’s the kind of player who won’t let a lost piece or two stop him from turning the board around—or at least trying very hard.

Adrian’s peak rapid rating flirted with 1024 back in 2020 and soared close to 900 in 2024, proving that persistence does pay off—even if it sometimes feels like wrestling a stubborn bishop. When playing as White, he wins slightly more than half of his games, but as Black, he keeps things spicy with just under a 46% win rate.

Off the board, Adrian might be just your everyday chess lover, but once the clock starts ticking, watch out! Whether he's setting up traps in the Scandinavian or experimenting with the Queen’s Pawn Opening, Adrian certainly brings passion, resilience, and a dash of humor to every move.

Currently, Adrian’s favorite time to play is early morning around 9 AM, proving that the early knight catches the pawn!

To follow his games or witness another dramatic win or loss, you can explore his latest exploits on Chess.com.