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Art Flores (artejr) - Chess Adventurer Extraordinaire

Meet Art Flores, better known in the 64-square universe as artejr, a stalwart of the blitz and rapid chess battlegrounds where every second counts and every pawn might just be your next best frenemy. With a peak blitz rating of 1546 achieved in December 2016 and a rapid top-notch 1747 in September 2020, Art plays with the spirit and unpredictability of a grandmaster mixed with a dash of unpredictably quirky joy.

Over the years, artejr has amassed over 33,000 wins across blitz and rapid, balancing losses and draws like an emotional rollercoaster on a chessboard. Known for an average game length of about 68 moves per win, it's clear that patience and persistence are part of their charm — think longer negotiations over coffee, but with kings and queens.

Artejr is a master of comebacks, with a stout 77% comeback rate and a psychological tilt factor of 13, meaning yes, sometimes the chess gods can get into their head – but they fight back fiercely! They also fancy the evening hours, with the best time to play being around 9 PM, a prime time for both strategizing and possibly late-night snacking.

Playing style? Early quitting isn't their style, with a mere 2.19% early resignation rate. Endgames form a hefty 68.85% of their games — so don't be surprised if you see Art setting up for a slow, methodical squeeze rather than a quick tactical knockout.

If you ever get a chance to play against Art, expect a mixed bag of classical openings and sneaky Philidor Defense shenanigans — some of their latest games ended in victorious resignations after Art applied relentless pressure with moves akin to a chess ninja. But beware: like any fine human player, they have their off days, with a losing streak that once hit 13 games (probably a horoscope malfunction).

When “artejr” makes a move, it’s more than just a piece sliding across the board; it’s part of a journey filled with learning, winning, losing, and the occasional bewildering blunder. In short, Art is not just a player but a character in the ongoing story of chess online battles.

“In chess, as in life, sometimes you have to sacrifice a pawn to gain a greater purpose... or at least to get a better look at your opponent’s snacks.” – Art Flores