Sebastian Quintero
Known online as blacksoul18, Sebastian Quintero is the kind of chess player who never gives up – unless it’s early in the game, where he’s been known to gracefully resign about 5% of the time to avoid unnecessary heartbreak. With a Tactical Awareness boasting an impressive 61.44% comeback rate, Sebastian’s battle spirit is as strong as his love for a good gambit.
Chess Journey
Starting out with a bullet rating of 1076 in 2021, his journey has been a rollercoaster of epic wins and noble losses. In 2025, he’s rocking a bullet peak of 625 and a rapid rating maxing out at 772, proving versatility across all fast-and-furious chess time controls.
Playing Style & Stats
- Average Moves per Win: 52 — patience is a chess virtue!
- Average Moves per Loss: 54 — he fights till the bitter end, or at least till checkmate.
- White Pieces Win Rate: about 50.4%, showing he’s no slouch with the board advantage.
- Black Pieces Win Rate: Nearly 47%, confirming he knows how to flip the tables when playing second fiddle.
Favorite Openings
He's a mysterious player, frequently opting for "Top Secret" openings in Bullet, Rapid, and Blitz formats — almost like he’s got a secret sauce no one else can taste! When he’s feeling traditional, Sebastian occasionally dabbles with the King’s Pawn Opening (Leonardis Variation) boasting a cool 83% win rate in Bullet and shining in Philidor Defense in Blitz with over 63% success.
Opponent Records & Streaks
Sebastian’s longest winning streak is 9 games — a chess marathon reflecting resilience and strategic brilliance. Even with a tilt factor of 12, he keeps calm and checks on.
Personality & Fun Facts
He's the kind of player who may occasionally quit early but bounces back with a vengeance, proven by his 100% win rate after losing a piece — that’s chess Jedi-level grit! His humor is subtle but evident in his penchant for Top Secret openings — maybe the real secret is that he’s just winging it and still winning half the time!
In the end, Sebastian is less about ratings and more about the love of the game, slowly but surely climbing the ranks and proving every day that persistence, strategy, and a splash of mystery make chess an endless adventure.
