Angel Escareño R. – National Master Extraordinaire
Angel Escareño R., known in the chess circles and on the digital battlefield as AngelEscarenoR, is not just any titled player—they are a National Master, a distinction earned through strategic brilliance and a healthy handful of caffeine-fueled nights.
Angel's journey from humble beginnings with a Blitz rating hovering around 1500 in 2019 to crossing the 2300+ threshold in 2024 is nothing short of legendary. Their rapid evolution shows a player who does not just play chess, but practically reinvents it every time the clock ticks down.
Style & Strategy
Angel brings a unique blend of stubborn resilience and tactical wizardry to the board. With a comeback rate of 86.5% and a flawless 100% win rate after losing a piece, backing down is simply not in their vocabulary. Their average game length—hovering around 77 moves to win—proves they enjoy a long, suspense-filled battle rather than quick checkmates.
Whether wielding the white or black pieces, Angel keeps the win rate finely balanced, showing no favoritism with 50% wins as White and a slight edge of 50.9% playing Black.
Opening Secrets & Opponents
Their preferred opening, aptly named “Top Secret”, is about as mysterious as a locked diary. With a solid half of these games resulting in victories (over 50% win rate across Blitz, Rapid, and Bullet formats), the secret is clearly more than just smoke and mirrors.
Angel’s friendly nemesis list includes “beckermammarcelo”, whom they’ve battled six times with an obstinate 50% win share, and a knack for making magic against underdog opponents where the win rate dazzles at 100%. It's safe to say most opponents leave wondering, “Did I just play a human or a chess-playing ninja?”
Peak Moments & Quirks
Angel’s longest winning streak, a proud 6 consecutive wins, shows their capacity to dominate once ‘in the zone.’ However, they aren’t immune to the occasional blunder or tilt, with a modest tilt factor of 6 out of 100—a sign that Angel plays with heart as much as with calculation.
When to Catch Angel at Their Best
Want to see Angel at peak performance? Saturdays and Thursdays are golden days, boasting win rates above 70%. Early mornings around 5 AM and the quiet hours before dawn at 4 AM are surprisingly fruitful times—perhaps a nod to their nocturnal genius or just a brilliant way to throw opponents off their rhythm!
In the fast-paced world of Blitz, Bullet, and Rapid chess, Angel Escareño R. is a force to be reckoned with—part strategist, part magician, and all passionate player. Whether you face them across a physical board or a digital arena, expect a game full of surprises and a battle worthy of legend.
Feedback for Angel Escareño R.
Angel, you have demonstrated strong tactical awareness and tenacity in your recent games, especially noted in your winning game where you skillfully executed a mating attack in a semi-Slav defense position. Your ability to handle complex middlegame positions and capitalise on opponent mistakes is commendable.
Strengths:
- Opening knowledge: Your repertoire includes solid mainline openings like the Semi-Slav and Sicilian, showing you are well-prepared and comfortable in common theoretical positions.
- Aggressive tactics: You successfully exploited opportunities involving sacrifices and attacking moves, as seen in the sharp combinations leading to checkmate.
- Endgame technique: In several wins, you converted slight advantages confidently, showing good proficiency in technique and calculation.
- Time management: You generally maintain a healthy pace; even when under time pressure, you find practical moves.
Areas for Improvement:
- Defensive Resourcefulness: In some losses, small inaccuracies in the opening or early middlegame transitions allowed opponents to gain critical initiative. Work on deepening your understanding of key pawn structures and defensive setups in your main openings.
- Calculation under pressure: A few positions suggest that forced lines or complex tactics were missed. Practice solving tactical puzzles regularly, especially focusing on defensive tactics and counterattacks.
- Positional Play: Improving strategic planning in less tactical positions will help you avoid getting cramped or locked into passive setups that your opponents eventually exploit.
- Balance Between Attack and Safety: While your attacking style is effective, sometimes moves that launch premature attacks without full preparation have backfired. Prioritize consolidation before committing to aggressive plans.
Suggestions:
- Review your losses starting from the opening phase, particularly moves that allow your opponent to seize key squares or active pieces.
- Study classic games in your favored openings to better understand strategic ideas and typical plans.
- Include endgame study in your training routine, focusing on rook endings and fundamental techniques to convert advantage smoothly.
- Use tactics training exercises and blitz practice to sharpen your calculation speed and accuracy.
Keep up the great work and continue sharpening both your tactical and positional understanding. Your recent performances show great potential!
Here is your most recent win for review: Game Link
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| beckermammarcelo | 3W / 3L / 0D | |
| akkinarrieta | 4W / 1L / 0D | |
| genarovsky | 1W / 2L / 0D | |
| rahl-ish | 1W / 2L / 0D | |
| u04101981 | 2W / 0L / 1D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2274 | 2042 | ||
| 2024 | 2168 | |||
| 2021 | 1901 | |||
| 2020 | 2000 | 1924 | 2042 | |
| 2019 | 1543 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4W / 8L / 0D | 6W / 6L / 1D | 85.5 |
| 2024 | 4W / 2L / 0D | 3W / 3L / 0D | 72.8 |
| 2021 | 2W / 1L / 0D | 2W / 1L / 0D | 93.5 |
| 2020 | 19W / 20L / 1D | 22W / 16L / 5D | 80.9 |
| 2019 | 0W / 1L / 0D | 0W / 1L / 0D | 50.5 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e3 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 20.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 40.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Semi-Slav Defense: Accelerated Meran Variation | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Barnes Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Tartakower Variation | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Tartakower Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Main Line | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 6 | 3 |
| Losing | 6 | 0 |