Albert Castillo Dalmau FM

Albert Castillo Dalmau - FIDE Master Extraordinaire

Meet Albert Castillo Dalmau, known in the chess realm simply as Albert-Castillo, a FIDE Master who’s been silently conquering the 64 squares like a stealthy knight in the night. With a keen tactical mind and a penchant for bullet chess chaos, Albert has amassed a rating that’s as unpredictable as his favorite "Top Secret" opening repertoire – 2664 in bullet at peak, to be precise, achieved during the thrilling autumn showdown of 2024.

Starting from a humble 579 bullet rating back in September 2024, Albert rocketed to the mid-2600s in less than a year, proving that lightning-fast blitz decisions and rapid-fire moves are his natural habitat. His blitz rating comfortably sits above 2500, and his rapid games hover near a solid 2300+, showing he’s no slouch when the clock ticks a little slower.

The Style and the Stats

Known for an 84% endgame frequency and a remarkable average of 72 moves per win, Albert is not a player who rushes to victory – instead, he grinds, strategizes, and outplays opponents over lengthy battles. His resilience shines through with a comeback rate of almost 80% when trailing, making him a nightmare to put away once the game's momentum swings.

With a cool-headed tilt factor of just 8, Albert keeps calm even when under pressure—unless it’s precisely 7 a.m., his statistically best time to strike on the board (an early bird among chess wolves!). Opponents beware: his win rates peak during the early morning hours, so forget your coffee — Albert is ready to play.

Openings? Classified.

If you ask Albert what openings he plays, you may get a sly smile and a "Top Secret" response. Yet data reveals a strong inclination toward complex systems like the Nimzo-Indian Defense and the London System, executed with deadly efficiency. When he isn’t dazzling with these, he dabbles in rare variations such as the Rubinstein Fort Knox in the French Defense — no wonder his opponents often feel like they’re trapped in a fortress.

Record & Rivalries

With over 1,700 bullet games under his belt and a nearly 49% win rate in these frantic matches, Albert’s experience is legendary among the online blitz battlegrounds. He’s faced many foes multiple times – with some friendly rivalries and others more like strategic feuds (looking at you, dragon84 and cafeconelcapa).

Albert’s psychological recipe clearly favors persistence: whether white or black, his win rates stand evenly matched around 50%, a testament to his universal and adaptable style.

Noteworthy Recent Games

Most recent win: Against EricMor999, Albert showcased precision in the Nimzo-Indian Defense – Three Knights Duchamp Variation, securing a resignation victory after a tense 31-move slugfest.

Most recent loss: Came at the hands of Lovelifebro, a tough Caro-Kann Advance Tal Variation game where, despite a solid 2600+ rating, Albert fell shy by time, reminding us even masters are not immune to the clock’s cruel ticks.

Fun Fact

Albert’s longest winning streak? A whopping 47 consecutive victories in bullet chess. That's enough to make any opponent rethink their strategy... or their life choices.

All hail the FIDE Master who turns rapid clicks into checkmates and bullet blitzes into epic sagas. Albert Castillo Dalmau: the Top Secret weapon of the chessboard.