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Agustin Fuentes NM

Username: AGUS2007

Location: Buenos Aires

Playing Since: 2013-11-25 (Active)

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Daily: 1775
31W / 28L / 3D
Rapid: 1183
72W / 62L / 3D
Blitz: 2337
758W / 835L / 80D
Bullet: 2325
478W / 637L / 37D

Agustin Fuentes (AGUS2007)

National Master Extraordinaire

When it comes to the battlefield of 64 squares, Agustin Fuentes, famously known by the username AGUS2007, is no ordinary player. Awarded the prestigious title of National Master, Agustin's journey through the ranks reads like a tale of tactical wizardry, resilient comebacks, and relentless pursuit of chess mastery.

Starting from humble beginnings, with Bullet ratings hovering around the 1000 mark back in 2014, Agustin’s career graph has been a rollercoaster - but one with more thrilling climbs than dips. By 2025, the Bullet rating catapulted beyond 2200, culminating in a peak rating of 2304. And don't let the casual losses fool you; with a stout comeback rate of nearly 80%, Agustin has mastered the art of turning imminent defeat into glorious win streaks, boasting a longest winning streak of 21 games.

While many shy from the ticking clock, Agustin thrives in fast-paced formats. Their Blitz prowess is legendary with an awe-inspiring peak rating of 2395 and a near 50% overall win rate in a thousand-plus games. Rapid and Daily chess have also been arenas of conquest, with nimble strategic thinking that earned respectable peak ratings of 1550 and 1836 respectively.

Playing Style & Personality

Known for a rather patient approach, Agustin's games often last around 64 moves average per win, highlighting an analytical and endurance-driven mindset. With more than 62% endgame frequency, they prove that the battle is never over until the kings finally bow.

But don’t mistake this patience for passivity. Agustin’s psychological tilt factor of 17% means the emotional rollercoaster is part of the charm—one moment a calm strategist, the next a fierce warrior battling both opponent and inner demons.

Favourite Openings (or "Top Secret" Weaponry)

  • Top Secret opening lines dominate Agustin's repertoire in Bullet and Blitz, with well over a thousand games played. Probably something only a National Master could decode!
  • King’s Fianchetto Opening and English Opening make appearances too — classical chess flavors sprinkled with a tactical twist.

Recent Glories & Battles

On the recent battlefield, Agustin's moves have dismantled worthy opponents like ChampArden and rikchessmx, winning on time or by sharp positional play, proving they can outwit both clock and challenger. Even when a loss strikes, it’s never by landslide, often the result of hard-fought battles that contemplate the very essence of chess grit.

Trivia & Quirks

  • Agustin's best hours to play? Early afternoon around 14:00 when the mind is sharpest (and coffee most effective).
  • They have a curious habit of resigning early about 4.4% of the time—either brilliant humility or secretly plotting a comeback!
  • Only a 5.9% rate of one-sided losses—apparently, even the toughest defeats come with style.

In sum, AGUS2007 is a blend of brains and brawn—part tactician, part magician—who dances with kings and pawns alike. Whether blazing through lightning-fast bullet games, outlasting opponents in blitz duels, or slowly strategizing in daily games, Agustin Fuentes is a chess player who never quits, never yields, and always keeps an eye on the prize.


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What You’re Doing Well

Your recent games show strong strategic understanding in slower openings like the English Opening and King's Fianchetto setups. Your ability to convert winning positions and your win on time in bullet games indicate solid time management and pressure handling.

  • Strong endgame technique allowing you to capitalize on small advantages.
  • Effective use of pawn breaks to open lines, such as advancing central pawns decisively.
  • Good piece coordination in attacks and defense, particularly your bishops and knights.
  • Winning consistently against similarly rated opponents shows you maintain composure under time pressure.

Areas for Improvement

Although your current performance is strong, some patterns suggest opportunities to sharpen your play and minimize losses:

  • Opening Consistency: Some losses stem from allowing opponents easy counterplay after opening moves. Consider reinforcing your repertoire in frequently played openings like the English Opening to prevent early disadvantages.
  • Handling Complex Positions: In a few losses, tactics from opponents exploited small inaccuracies. Enhancing tactical alertness could reduce these critical errors, especially in the middle game.
  • Time Management on Critical Moves: While you win on time often, improving move speed without sacrificing accuracy could allow more tactical depth in bullet games.
  • Defensive Awareness: Avoiding traps or high-pressure lines where your setup can become vulnerable; review games where your king was attacked to ensure safer positional play.

Suggestions for Focused Improvement

  • Study key ideas and plans in your most played openings, such as the English Opening and Kings Fianchetto Structures, to better anticipate opponent responses and strengthen early game.
  • Practice tactical puzzles regularly to sharpen your ability to spot threats and opportunities quickly in bullet time controls.
  • Work on short time control simulations to balance speed and accuracy, focusing on taking slightly more time for critical moves.
  • Analyze losses to identify recurring mistakes — especially look at common tactical oversights or strategic misjudgments.
  • Incorporate short endgame training to enhance conversion in simplified positions, maintaining your strong finishing skills.

Overall Progress and Motivation

Your strength adjusted win rate over 55% and an impressive rating gain of over 500 points in the last six months show significant growth and potential. Despite small recent drops, your rating trend slopes indicate you are improving at a healthy pace. Stay consistent, focus on smoothing out opening and tactical weaknesses, and continue leveraging your strong endgame skills.



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
Svitlana Demchenko 5W / 1L / 0D View
aleoda 2W / 0L / 1D View
veleamater 1W / 0L / 0D View
tunisian-aigle 2W / 0L / 0D View
javierruizvazquez 2W / 1L / 0D View
Andre Kunz 4W / 6L / 0D View
bigmanevan 0W / 0L / 1D View
azchessgurus 1W / 1L / 0D View
ingoscarardila 2W / 5L / 1D View
Amani Alazmi 1W / 1L / 0D View
Most Played Opponents
Villarreal Agustin 6W / 36L / 1D View Games
Diego Fuentes 6W / 6L / 4D View Games
Andre Kunz 4W / 6L / 0D View Games
teganemalojaja 8W / 0L / 2D View Games
bonebraker2 9W / 0L / 0D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2365 2298 1550
2024 2229 2251
2023 1183
2022 1706 1757 1420
2021 1658 1420 1775
2020 1442 1656 1416 1546
2019 1330 1430
2018 1105 1557 1495
2017 1141 1525 1221 1569
2016 1087 1377 1194 1241
2015 662 1099 1264
2014 772 1078 1225 1078
2013 1239 1200
Rating by Year20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252365662YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 171W / 344L / 20D 157W / 339L / 31D 73.2
2024 41W / 33L / 4D 37W / 43L / 1D 73.1
2023 1W / 1L / 0D 2W / 0L / 0D 52.8
2022 14W / 1L / 3D 11W / 0L / 0D 67.6
2021 8W / 0L / 0D 5W / 1L / 0D 65.8
2020 45W / 35L / 5D 39W / 38L / 3D 77.4
2019 25W / 9L / 0D 19W / 12L / 1D 52.1
2018 12W / 19L / 2D 13W / 23L / 3D 58.3
2017 188W / 117L / 7D 178W / 113L / 10D 61.2
2016 196W / 129L / 12D 164W / 145L / 8D 62.0
2015 29W / 22L / 2D 26W / 32L / 1D 59.7
2014 66W / 54L / 9D 52W / 62L / 6D 61.9
2013 8W / 2L / 1D 7W / 4L / 1D 55.1

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 151 66 78 7 43.7%
Scandinavian Defense 104 53 49 2 51.0%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 55 20 33 2 36.4%
Barnes Defense 45 25 19 1 55.6%
French Defense 37 26 11 0 70.3%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 33 10 22 1 30.3%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 33 24 9 0 72.7%
Modern 32 9 22 1 28.1%
Scotch Game 30 13 16 1 43.3%
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense 27 8 18 1 29.6%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 111 46 56 9 41.4%
Scandinavian Defense 99 51 44 4 51.5%
Philidor Defense 93 49 40 4 52.7%
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense 61 29 29 3 47.5%
Amar Gambit 61 32 27 2 52.5%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 57 31 24 2 54.4%
Barnes Defense 55 35 20 0 63.6%
French Defense 51 30 20 1 58.8%
Scotch Game 43 18 22 3 41.9%
Amazon Attack 40 17 23 0 42.5%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 15 12 1 2 80.0%
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Fegatello Attack, Leonhardt Variation 10 6 4 0 60.0%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 10 4 6 0 40.0%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 8 3 5 0 37.5%
Amazon Attack 6 2 4 0 33.3%
Elephant Gambit 6 5 1 0 83.3%
Philidor Defense 6 4 2 0 66.7%
Barnes Defense 4 3 1 0 75.0%
Petrov's Defense 3 3 0 0 100.0%
Australian Defense 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scandinavian Defense 8 4 4 0 50.0%
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense 4 2 1 1 50.0%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 3 1 1 1 33.3%
Australian Defense 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Unknown 3 1 2 0 33.3%
French Defense: Exchange Variation 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Barnes Defense 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Amar Gambit 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Giuoco Piano: Tarrasch Variation 2 1 1 0 50.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 21 3
Losing 17 0
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