Angel Gabriel Córdoba Roa — "angelgab3"
Angel Gabriel Córdoba Roa (username: angelgab3) is a FIDE-titled International Master whose online presence has made him a familiar — and often formidable — opponent in fast time controls. A natural at lightning decision-making, Angel prefers Bullet chess but shines across Bullet, Blitz and Rapid play.
Style & Strengths
Known for a bold, tactical approach and an appetite for complex middlegames, Angel mixes sharp opening preparation with gritty endgame play. His games tend to be decisive and long — he averages many moves per decisive game and frequently converts small advantages in the later phases.
- Preferred time control: Bullet (fearless, instinct-driven)
- Playing tendencies: tactical, high endgame frequency, low early resignation rate
- Psychological traits: can mount comebacks and performs especially well in late-night and early-morning sessions (watch the 04:00–05:00 zone)
Notable Openings & Repertoire
Angel's repertoire is eclectic and practical — he keeps opponents guessing by switching between sound defenses and surprise gambits.
- As Black (Blitz): Caro‑Kann Defense — consistent and successful in many sharp lines (Caro-Kann_Defense).
- As Black/Sharp Weaponry: Sicilian Defence — Najdorf and Alapin lines bring excellent win rates.
- As White/Bullet staples: Amar Gambit and Colle setups for practical attacking play.
- Occasional cheeky traps: Blackburne Shilling Gambit makes regular appearances in his faster games.
Career Highlights & Peaks
Angel is an International Master with peak performances that underline his talent in fast chess. Notable peaks include:
- Peak Bullet rating: 2933 (2024-06-26)
- Peak Blitz rating: 2887 (2025-11-29)
- Peak Rapid rating: 2216 (2025-08-13)
For a quick visual of his Blitz trajectory over recent seasons:
Performance Snapshot
Across online play Angel has compiled a large and decisive game base — a mix of prolific volume and serious quality. Here are a few concise facts that capture his competitive footprint:
- Blitz record: 1,370 wins / 1,133 losses / 259 draws — a grinder with many double-edged battles.
- Bullet record: 730 wins / 592 losses / 101 draws — his preferred battleground.
- Rapid record: 43 wins / 15 losses / 3 draws — limited but strong results.
- Longest winning streak recorded: 14 games; longest losing streak: 11 games.
Memorable Miniature (example)
Below is a compact sample — a classical Ruy Lopez fight to whet the appetite. Play it through in the viewer:
Rivalries & Notable Opponents
Angel has repeatedly faced a set of frequent opponents, building mini-rivalries that shape his online narrative. A few names appear often in his archive:
- ulises2013 — many gritty encounters (37 games)
- removsky — tactical slugfests and theoretical duels (35 games)
- ali_aaron, fredim007 — tough repeated matchups; check a recent opponent profile: Frederico Gazel
Fun Facts & Personality
Angel balances the seriousness of the IM title with a playful online persona. He is as likely to play a sound Najdorf as he is to spring an Amar Gambit to spice up the scoreboard. Opponents have described his style as "creative, relentless, and occasionally mischievous."
- Best time of day (statistically): early morning performances stand out.
- Prefers decisive, combative games — draws are relatively rare in his faster matches.
- Nickname suggestion: "The Bullet Barber" (because he trims time and pieces with equal skill).
Where to Find More
For more game samples, training tips, or to follow Angel's evolving online journey, search for the username "angelgab3" on popular chess platforms. If you want to study his play, start with his Bullet and Blitz archives — they reveal his quick tactical instincts and bold opening choices.