Albert pineda

Albert Pineda (Apr1937) - The Chess Adventurer

Meet Albert Pineda, a rapid chess enthusiast whose journey on the 64 squares is as thrilling as a rollercoaster ride with a few unexpected loop-the-loops. Since 2024, Albert has embarked on nearly 2,500 rapid games, clocking an impressive 1,164 wins. His peak rapid rating touched the modest summit of 703, proving that persistence and passion often outscore pure Elo numbers.

Albert’s games average around 34 moves to victory, but when defeat creeps in, watch out for marathon matches stretching close to 50 moves – because quitting early clearly isn’t in his nature. His style? A delicate dance between patience and calculated aggression, with a respectable 6% rate of early resignations – meaning he’s not one to throw in the towel without a fight.

Albert’s psychological resilience shines brighter than a bishop on an open diagonal. With a tilt factor of 13, he’s seen some emotional bumps, but his comeback rate of 31.6% and a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece make it clear: when the chips are down, Albert doesn't just play on – he dazzles.

Fun fact: Albert’s favorite rapid opening is, well... Top Secret. Shrouded in mystery, much like his knack for catching opponents off guard. Friendly rivals beware—his greatest winning streak reached a spicy 10 consecutive wins.

His victories aren’t just about brute force; at times, Albert plays like a sleep-deprived grandmaster—tank the clock but still somehow weave tactics that leave opponents scratching their heads. Morning hours between 6 AM and 9 AM? Absolute prime time with over 50% win rates — maybe he's fueled by breakfast chess power.

Although his daily playtime and ratings have taken a modest dip (from 467 in 2024 to 406 in rapid rating in 2025), Albert continues to approach chess with the tenacity of a knight jumping into the fray, the creativity of a queen on an open file, and a smile that says, “Chess is a game, not a grind.”

"It's not about the rating, it's about the game — and a good laugh after a blunder."