Antú Amigo Quintana IM

Antú Amigo Quintana (amiqu) - International Master

Meet Antú Amigo Quintana, aka amiqu, a chess player who has earned the prestigious title of International Master from FIDE. This is no small feat and certainly not awarded for getting checkmated by a pigeon (although some days might have felt like that!).

Rating & Playing Style

Antú’s chess journey is a rollercoaster of grit and glory. His peak Bullet rating soared to 2319 in November 2021, a speedy testament to lightning-fast calculation and resilience under time pressure. When it comes to Blitz, amiqu reached an impressive peak rating of 2169 as of February 2024. Though Rapid chess seems to be his quiet, reliable friend, with a consistent 1221 rating, it’s clear Antú prefers the adrenaline rush of faster time controls.

Strengths & Style

Displaying an uncanny liking for long battles, amiqu’s average game length hovers around 73 moves for wins and 77 moves for losses. This suggests a player who doesn’t give up easily and enjoys a good strategic grind. Also, the guy loves an endgame, playing into the final phase nearly 77% of the time.

His win rate with White is a stellar 59.47%, edging slightly higher than when playing Black at 52.65%. So, if you meet Antú on the board playing White, watch out — the chances are he’ll be outsmarting you before you finish setting your pieces!

Tactical Thunderbolt

One of amiqu’s rugby tackles in chess terms? A smashing 80% comeback rate after being behind — the resilience and fighting spirit of a true International Master. Plus, he shows remarkable nerve following losing a piece, still snagging victory more than half the time at 53.2%. Clearly, Antú does not let a setback define the match.

The Rivalries & Records

He’s had memorable encounters against some opponents. For instance, his win rate against dios_deltrueno stands at a challenging 39.38% – proving even the toughest foes can give him a run for his money! But some opponents have faced the full might of amiqu’s playbook, suffering 100% losses — sorry, no mercy!

Game Highlights

One of the most recent dazzling wins was a brilliant checkmate victory where Antú skillfully navigated the Reti Opening, turning the Sicilian Invitation defense into a masterpiece. Ended with a flashy Rb8# - a finish even Bobby Fischer would nod at with approval.

Fun Facts & Quirks

• Antú's longest winning streak is a jaw-dropping 16 games — that’s enough to break most caffeine-fueled chess players.
• He plays best around 9:00 AM, so if you want a chance at beating him, catch him before his first coffee!
• He's quick to resign early only about 1.76% of the time, which means he's not a quitter unless his queen suddenly turns into a pumpkin.

In Summary

Antú Amigo Quintana is not just a player; he’s a strategist with a cunning blend of resilience, tactical flair, and a dash of humor. Whether blitzing through a game in under five minutes or grinding out an epic endgame, amiqu’s presence on the chessboard is one to watch. Keep your knights close and your rook even closer when facing this International Master!