Luis Manuel Esquivias Quintero (aka babero_gordo)
FIDE Master | The Chess Conqueror with a Dash of Wit
Meet Luis Manuel Esquivias Quintero, a chess maestro officially titled as a FIDE Master — a distinction made for those who have proven their cunning and strategic flair on the 64 squares. If chess were a battlefield, Luis would be the general ready to outwit opponents with finesse and maybe a cheeky smile.
Known online as babero_gordo, Luis has a blitz rating peak soaring above 2350, rapid antics that reached a spectacular 2418, and bullet battles heating up near 2231. With thousands of games under his belt — over 4,400 blitz games alone — this player doesn’t just play chess, he lives it. Luis' blitz WinRate hovers just under 50%, showing a fearless willingness to engage fiercely whether in quickfire duels or marathon matchups.
His style is a healthy mix of patience and aggression, with an average of 66 moves to victory—proving that Luis enjoys a good, long fight and knows how to squeeze his opponents like a pro. When the endgame arrives, Luis' battlefield is ready; he steps up in 57% of his matches to demonstrate remarkable tactical awareness, staging comebacks with a startling success rate above 83%. Yes, losing a piece might shake most players, but not Luis – his spirit and strategy keep him in the game.
Timing is everything, and Luis seems to have cracked the code: his best time to play is the eerily specific hour of 5 AM. Perhaps an early riser or just a nocturnal strategist, his opponents beware—there is something magical about this hour when he’s at his sharpest.
Fun Facts & Records
- Longest Winning Streak: 14 games. Luis knows how to keep the hot streak burning!
- Most Played Opponent: The mysterious "forantes" at 20 games — a rival worthy of epic tales.
- Favorite Opening: Top Secret — well, we’ll never truly know, but with an almost 50% winrate, it’s clearly working.
- Psychological resilience: With a tilt factor of 11, Luis can take a beating and still come back swinging rather than folding like bad origami.
Recent Adventures
Luis’ latest victory was a blitz battle against vovaapelsin, culminating in a win on time after a strategic duel through the English Opening's tangled forests. Conversely, his last loss came via resignation against Knoppers97 in a tense, tactically rich English Opening contest — proving that even the best have their off days.
Wrapping It Up
Whether you’re a fellow chess fanatic or just here for the backstory, Luis Manuel Esquivias Quintero – babero_gordo – reminds us all that chess is not just about the pieces, but about thinking deeply, playing boldly, and enjoying the unpredictable dance of strategy and psychology. He's a player with both the title and the temperament to keep an eye on. And if you manage to beat him, don't worry – he’ll probably be back online at 5 AM ready for a rematch anyway.