BernaBlazquez: The Rapid Rise of a Chess Virtuoso
Meet BernaBlazquez, a player whose chess journey is packed with excitement, strategy, and almost no losses (especially in Rapid!). With a peak Blitz rating soaring to 2181 and Rapid creeping up to a respectable 1740 back in April 2020, this player is no stranger to the intensity of the 64 squares.
Stats That Speak Volumes
- Rapid Record: 5 wins, 0 losses, 1 draw – undefeated in style!
- Blitz Record: 7 wins, 2 losses – a fierce lightning striker.
- Longest Winning Streak: 4 games (because four wins in a row is just the start).
- Current Winning Streak: 2 (still hot on the board).
Opening Moves: A Tactical Menu
From the fiery Sicilian Defense Kan Knight Variation to the elegant French Defense Knight Variation Wing Gambit, BernaBlazquez has perfected entries into their opponents’ nightmares. Rapid games show a perfect record in most openings played, saving only a sleek draw to the Grunfeld Defense Hungarian Attack – because everybody needs a little humility.
In Blitz, the crafty Dutch Defense Fianchetto Blackburne Attack and tenacious Pirc Defense Main Line Byrne Variation highlight a versatile repertoire. Although the Ruy Lopez Opening Morphy Defense Worrall Castling Line posed a hiccup, every master has their off-day!
Playing Style and Witty Wisdom
BernaBlazquez is a patient gladiator on the board: with an Endgame frequency of 80%, it’s clear that the real magic happens when the pieces thin out. Boasting a 100% win rate when playing White, this player embraces the advantage of the first move and leads with confidence. Black pieces? Well, a solid 50% win rate that proves resilience in the face of adversity.
With an average moves per win clocking in at 87.75, expect meticulously crafted games where patience is a weapon of choice. Early resignations are unknown here – BernaBlazquez fights until the checkmate bell rings or their opponents throw in the towel.
Psychological Strengths
Chess is half skill, half mental toughness. Here, BernaBlazquez shines: they boast an impressive comeback rate and an 83.33% win rate after losing a piece, meaning even if things look bleak, this player never gives up. The daily ritual? Afternoon matches at 15:00 are their sweet spot, with win rates reaching 100% at that hour. Clearly, BernaBlazquez has found the secret sauce (possibly coffee).
Memorable Moments
One particularly thrilling victory came in a Rapid game featuring the Sicilian Defense Kan Knight Variation, where BernaBlazquez skillfully maneuvered through 66 moves before their opponent resigned. Talk about endurance and precision!
In Conclusion
For anyone crossing swords with BernaBlazquez, be warned: this player combines tactical wit, endgame mastery, and a psychological edge that makes them a formidable opponent. Whether blitzing through the board or taking a leisurely rapid stroll, BernaBlazquez leaves their mark—with a smile and probably a coffee in hand.
Hi BernaBlazquez, here’s a personalized post-match review
✨ What you’re already doing well
- Dynamic opening choices. You’re comfortable with open games as White (e4) and choose ambitious Sicilians, French-Wing Gambits and Pirc setups. This keeps opponents out of book quickly.
- Conversion technique. In the win versus Doblek24 you steered a complicated Sicilian Kan into a pleasant rook-and-minor-piece endgame and converted without allowing counter-play. Good technique!
- Practical use of the initiative. Your games contain several timely pawn breaks (e5 vs Doblek24, f6 vs caissa06) that forced concessions and opened attacking lines.
🚦 Main improvement themes
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Piece activity over material.
In the loss to NakimurAstur you accepted doubled isolated pawns and allowed White’s bishops/rooks to dominate open files. Before grabbing material (16…Nxe4) ask, “Do all my pieces have squares after the capture?” A 5-second check here avoids many blunders. -
King safety in sharp openings.
When you play …g6/…h5 structures (e.g. Pirc & Wing Gambit games) your dark-square weaknesses appear. Study classic Pirc games by V. Korchnoi and note how Black keeps the king in the center longer and delays …h6/…h5 until the center is resolved. -
Time management.
One recent loss came on time against a 2300+ opponent even though the position was defensible. Aim to keep at least one minute in reserve by move 25 in 3 + 2 games; use the increment to think during your opponent’s turn. -
Transition to endgames.
In winning positions you sometimes trade into rook endings without an obvious technical route (see 33.Rxb5 Rxb5 in the Kan game). Before exchanging:- Count pawns and assess pawn-structure weaknesses.
- Compare king activity—if your king is more active, trades are usually good.
🛠️ Targeted training plan
| Week 1 | Daily 15-minute tactic rush focused on defensive themes (overloaded defender, back-rank). |
| Week 2 | Review 10 master games in the Sicilian Kan. Pause after move 12, guess the next move and write down a short plan sentence. |
| Week 3 | Endgame basics: play the rook vs rook + pawn drill until you can hold the draw 8/10 times from the weaker side. |
| Week 4 | Play three 15 | 10 games focusing on clock discipline. Annotate them, marking every move where you sank below 30 seconds. |
📊 When you win & when you struggle
Glance at these trend snapshots to schedule training when your performance peaks:
🏆 Motivation corner
Your best rapid rating so far: 1740 (2020-04-25). You’re consistently beating 1700–1800 players; sharpening the four topics above can push you into the 1900s.
Next steps
Pick one theme (I recommend Time management) and track it in your next 20 games. Small, focused goals accelerate improvement far more than broad resolutions.
Good luck, keep enjoying the game, and feel free to share any annotated games—happy to look at them! ♟️
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rubén Ceñal Gutiérrez | 2W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| doblek24 | 1W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| javast1881 | 1W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| javieraguera | 0W / 0L / 1D | View Games |
| omayar | 1W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2181 | 1740 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 9W / 0L / 0D | 3W / 2L / 1D | 85.6 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Gruenfeld: 5.Bf4 c6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Czech Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Sozin Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Dutch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Closed, Worrall Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Döry Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Slav Defense: Czech Variation, Classical System, Main Line | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Czech Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 4 | 2 |
| Losing | 1 | 0 |