Alejandro Rios Parra IM

Alejandro Rios Parra (ariosp) - International Master Extraordinaire

Alejandro Rios Parra, known in chess circles by the enigmatic username ariosp, proudly holds the prestigious title of International Master awarded by FIDE. While he may not yet sport the crown of Grandmaster, his journey on the 64 squares is nothing short of remarkable—and sprinkled with some impressive streaks and thrilling battles.

Chess Odyssey & Style

Alejandro’s chess prowess is best showcased in blitz and rapid formats, where his peak ratings soar past 2200, touching highs of 2270 in blitz (June 2023) and a sparkling 2262 in rapid (April 2023). Bullet chess? Oh, he dashes through with a peak of 1910, proving speed and strategy can be frenemies.

With a win rate hovering near 58.5% in blitz and an even more devastating 76% in rapid games, Alejandro’s style resembles a fine cocktail of tactical alertness and midgame wizardry. His games tend to average around 60 moves when he wins, showing a patience not always typical for faster time controls—and he’s a fan of endgames (69.95% frequency). In other words, this is no flash-in-the-pan sprinter: Alejandro likes to grind victories out with patience and precision.

The Streaks and The Psyche

Anyone can have a hot streak, but Alejandro boasts a longest winning streak of 25 games—enough to strike fear into any opponent's heart. His “tilt factor” (a fancy term for those moments when chess gods turn their backs) is impressively low at 7%, meaning he keeps his cool even if the chips are down.

When losing a piece, Alejandro doesn't throw in the towel: he has a comeback rate of incredible 80.09%, and even wins over 60% of games after losing material. It seems giving away a pawn or two is just a setup for a dazzling counterattack.

Performance by the Clock

Some play better in the morning, others at night. Alejandro’s golden hour is around 1 PM, where his win rate peaks. And don’t expect him to sleep much if a chessboard is involved; his best time-of-day performances defy the usual “afternoon slump” stereotype.

Recent Battles

Alejandro has been on a roll with some swift and brutal victories. One recent blitz game saw him deliver a checkmate utilizing a sneaky queen attack on move five (watch here). Another rapid duel ended with a graceful resignation from his opponent after well-coordinated pressure, a testament to his deep understanding and relentless style.

Of course, even the best stumble now and then. Alejandro’s losses, while fewer than his wins, provide lessons in resilience: he regularly challenges stronger opponents and fights to the very last move—often in marathon games lasting over 60 moves.

Opponent Fun Facts & Quirks

Alejandro has battled some opponents multiple times, notably bethlesly (8 games) and essentuki17 (7 games), showing a blend of fierce rivalries and mutual respect. His personal "nemesis" list is surprisingly short, and against many players, he claims a perfect or near-perfect win record. It's fair to say his opponents might start double-checking their openings when facing ariosp.

Summary

An International Master with a keen tactical eye, Alejandro Rios Parra is as tenacious as he is cerebral. Whether blitzing opponents into submission or patiently grinding in rapid time controls, he embodies the spirit of fighting chess with a dash of sportsmanship and a little humor (ever seen someone mate in 5 with the king’s pawn opening? Yep, that was him!). Counting thousands of games and hundreds of wins, Alejandro’s chess journey continues—one calculated move at a time.

Keep an eye on ariosp, because when he’s at the board, pieces do funny things… for the opponents, not so much.