Karla Barnés Albuera - The Chess.com Adventurer (aka alakar0999)
Meet Karla Barnés Albuera, a resilient and spirited player whose journey in the realm of chess is as colorful as her varied statistics. Under the username alakar0999, she has battled her way across multiple time controls - from Bullet blizzards to slow and steady Daily marathons.
Journey Through the Ratings
Starting her recorded chess venture in 2015 with a modest Daily rating of 800, Karla quickly ventured into other formats. Her Rapid ratings have experienced interesting swings, peaking at a respectable 776 in 2022, showing she’s no stranger to tactical skirmishes and strategic endurance alike. Although her Bullet games have been more tempestuous – from a fiery 963 max rating in 2020 to a quieter 225 last rating in 2025 – her blitz numbers hover around a solid 300-400 range, suggesting she thrives in fast, yet thoughtful competitions. Daily games seem to be her fortress, with ratings climbing up to 943 in 2025, proving that slow and steady undeniably wins... or at least tests patience.
Playing Style and Personality
Ever the strategist, Karla has an average game length of about 50 moves for wins and slightly more in losses, showing she’s not one to rush her decisions. Armed with a 64.95% comeback rate and a stellar 100% win rate after losing a piece, she’s like a chess phoenix—rising undefeated from the ashes of lost material.
Psychological trends reveal a tilt factor of 9 (so yes, she feels the heat, but not enough to jump off the board!). Her early resignation rate of 4.57% says she's pretty much a fighter to the final move, preferring to see how far she can push before conceding.
Openings – The Ultimate Arsenal
Karla loves to walk the King's Pawn tracks, thoroughly exploring its various branches. Notably, she shines in the Petrov's Defense with an astonishing win rate of 87.5% in Rapid games and 55.5% in Bullet. The Scandinavian Defense is another favorite, with a solid 75% win rate in Rapid and 44% in Bullet. She also dabbles effectively in the Leonardis and Kings Knight variations of the King's Pawn Opening – the kind of player who shows a healthy obsession with classical chess foundations mixed with modern flair.
Recent Battles & Results
In her latest win, Karla executed a picturesque checkmate in a rapid duel showcasing her comfort with the King’s Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation, proving that a well-prepared attack is her game. While losses still happen (who doesn’t love drama?), even those are fought with grit and psychological endurance.
Fun Facts
- Longest winning streak: 11 games – talk about a cold streak!
- Average win rate on Saturday: 52.67% – clearly, weekends are her prime time.
- Time of day with the best win rate: 18:00 (63.64%) – evening moves with style and substance.
- She has defeated some opponents at 100% win rate – quite the nemesis!
Whether she's pushing pawns or castling queenside, Karla Barnés Albuera embodies the spirit of a true chess enthusiast—combining persistence, tactical awareness, and an appetite for fun in every game. Ready to face her on the board? Just be prepared for a rollercoaster of strategy, surprise, and maybe a humble brag or two.
