Angel Matos - National Master of Chess
Meet Angel Matos, a National Master who has bravely navigated the wild and wonderful world of chess battles with tenacity, wit, and a touch of mystery. Known in the community as AngelRenatoMatos, this player has demonstrated a tactical awareness so sharp, it’s rumored they might have a secret opening named simply "Top Secret"—and no one is allowed to know what it entails!
Chess Journey
Angel’s blitz journey has been quite the rollercoaster ride, starting from a modest rating of 1357 in 2013 and surging impressively to a formidable peak of 2349 by 2024. Their blitz record alone boasts nearly 3,000 games with a stellar 46.9% win rate, highlighting a grinding resilience that any chess warrior would envy.
Rapid chess has been another playground for Angel’s skills, with a peak rating of 2381 and an impressive win rate of 57% in recent years—a sign that patience mixed with speed is a winning cocktail. Meanwhile, bullet and daily games might tell a different tale, but hey, everyone has their off days (or off seconds!).
Playing Style & Quirks
Known for an early resignation rate of just 1.6% and an endgame frequency soaring near 85%, Angel loves a good prolonged battle. Expect long, intense games averaging around 75 moves before victory is claimed—a perfect blend of strategy and stamina.
Angel’s tactical comeback rate is an astounding 90.35%, meaning if you manage to steal a piece or gain the upper hand, be prepared; Angel will likely turn the tables and snatch victory right from the jaws of defeat. Indeed, their win rate after losing a piece is a perfect 100%—the true definition of a never-say-die attitude!
Memorable Opponents & Streaks
With a longest winning streak of 16 games, Angel is no stranger to momentum-fueled triumphs. Some opponents might fear facing Angel (“aleksander555” fell 100% of the time), while others got a bit more luck, but there’s no question: Angel plays to win and entertains doing it.
Fun Facts
- Angel’s peak blitz rating places them comfortably among the top echelons of rapid decision-makers.
- Despite some tough losses in bullet chess (a format not quite Angel’s jam), this player excels in longer formats where brainpower beats reflexes.
- Favored playing hours include early mornings and late nights — the perfect times to outwit opponents while they’re half awake or dreaming of chess tactics.
In summary, Angel Matos is not just a National Master by title, but a master of comebacks, endurance, and keeping chess an exhilarating game for themselves and their opponents alike. Whether you're facing Angel online or just spectating, expect a thrilling contest filled with unexpected twists, tactical fireworks, and a dash of top-secret wizardry.
Hi Angel Matos — here’s your personalised feedback
Quick dashboard
• Current peak: 2349 (2024-06-11) |
|What already works
- Broad opening range. In one session you met 1-e4 with the Modern, Sicilian and Caro-Kann, and as White you alternated between an English-style 2.d3 and a direct 2.d4. Opponents struggle to “prep” for you.
- Active piece play. The win vs. aleksander555 illustrates exemplary piece mobilisation — 31…Qh6! sealed Black’s domination of the dark squares.
- Pragmatism in time trouble. Even under 10 s you kept forcing problems; three of the six wins in the sample ended with the opponent’s flag falling.
Highest-impact fixes
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Modern / Pterodactyl king safety.
Your lone loss to monkey_d_zorro began with the familiar diagram after 18…gxh5 19.Nd5! when the king was stranded on h6. Study this critical line:
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Guideline: meet White’s h-pawn storm with …h5 sooner, and prefer …f6 over …gxh5 to keep files closed. -
Converting winning positions.
You flagged in three games that were still “only” equal or –2. Adopt an
End-game Protocol: (a) trade queens when ahead, (b) pre-move forced recaptures, (c) push the passer once clocks dip below 10 s. -
Handling 1.e4 e6 2.d3 systems.
Both losses to hornet13 arose because you allowed …d4 (or …c4) and were squeezed. Challenge the centre earlier with c3–d4, or play 3.d4 straight away to avoid a cramped King’s Indian Attack structure.
Opening homework (7-day plan)
| Side | Theme | Concrete goal |
|---|---|---|
| Black | Modern vs 5.f4 | Memorise …Nc6–e5–c6 set-up & early …cxd4 ideas |
| White | Caro-Kann Breyer 3.Nd2 | Drill the Bxf7+ sacrifice if Black plays …e5 too soon |
Clock & mindset tips
You use ~60 % of your time in the first 20 moves. Budget instead: 30 % for moves 1-15, 30 % for 16-30, 40 % for the rest. A simple mental count “1 – 2 – move” before each premove cuts cheap blunders by half.
Next steps
• Play three sparring games starting from the position after 12.O-O-O in the Pterodactyl line.
• Annotate one win and one loss each day — focus on why you chose a move.
• Warm-up: 15-minute tactics on deflection, zwischenzug and back-rank mate before every session.
Consistent small improvements beat sudden leaps. Keep grinding, and message me when you want the next review!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Marcus Joseph | 11W / 11L / 1D | View Games |
| PILLCOC | 11W / 9L / 1D | View Games |
| mootama3 | 10W / 6L / 1D | View Games |
| basenga | 9W / 7L / 0D | View Games |
| henrythecat | 8W / 4L / 1D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2319 | |||
| 2023 | 2156 | |||
| 2022 | 2206 | 2356 | ||
| 2021 | 762 | 2125 | ||
| 2020 | 624 | 2102 | 2110 | 1551 |
| 2018 | 2205 | |||
| 2013 | 1926 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25W / 25L / 4D | 23W / 24L / 8D | 84.6 |
| 2023 | 2W / 10L / 0D | 4W / 6L / 2D | 82.2 |
| 2022 | 81W / 83L / 8D | 64W / 84L / 21D | 84.1 |
| 2021 | 122W / 116L / 16D | 111W / 113L / 25D | 80.2 |
| 2020 | 712W / 638L / 121D | 683W / 680L / 117D | 81.3 |
| 2018 | 23W / 15L / 2D | 28W / 18L / 0D | 85.3 |
| 2013 | 10W / 3L / 0D | 8W / 3L / 0D | 69.2 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Czech Defense | 565 | 272 | 250 | 43 | 48.1% |
| Philidor Defense | 303 | 150 | 127 | 26 | 49.5% |
| Old Indian Defense | 206 | 107 | 86 | 13 | 51.9% |
| Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Accelerated Dragon | 169 | 86 | 69 | 14 | 50.9% |
| Old Indian Defense: Normal Variation | 146 | 61 | 65 | 20 | 41.8% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 114 | 56 | 50 | 8 | 49.1% |
| French Defense | 110 | 53 | 49 | 8 | 48.2% |
| Old Indian Defense: Duz-Khotimirsky Variation | 104 | 56 | 38 | 10 | 53.9% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 102 | 49 | 47 | 6 | 48.0% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 96 | 45 | 47 | 4 | 46.9% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Czech Defense | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Philidor Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Brix Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Dresden Opening: The Goblin | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 16 | 0 |
| Losing | 9 | 1 |