Borodetoro: The Relentless Chess Gladiator
Meet Borodetoro, a chess player whose journey reads like an epic saga — full of tactical skirmishes, mental marathons, and the occasional heroic comeback that would make even Magnus Carlsen raise an eyebrow. With a peak blitz rating of 2330 achieved in late 2022, Borodetoro is no stranger to intense, rapid battles on the 64 squares.
Starting with humble beginnings around 1360 blitz rating in early 2015, Borodetoro has steadily climbed the ranks, showing a knack for resilience. An impressive comeback rate of 85.7% means this player refuses to surrender, rebounding from tough positions like a chess phoenix rising from the ashes. Not one to shy away from long battles, their average winning game lasts a marathon 71 moves – probably enough time to grab a coffee and rethink life choices.
Known for their love of the Unknown Opening in blitz games (played over 17,000 times!), Borodetoro thrives in the unpredictable, often baffling their opponents with fresh strategies. They also dabble successfully in the Top Secret and Indian Game openings — which sounds like spy work more than chess play, but hey, secrecy is a winning strategy.
Blitz may be their battleground, but don’t be fooled; Borodetoro's bullet games peak above 2200, rapid glimpses at over 2100, and daily chess has even touched near 1920. These ratings tell the tale of a versatile warrior, battling time and opponent alike.
Style and Strategy
- Tactical Awareness: With a 43.4% win rate after losing a piece, Borodetoro fights on regardless of material setbacks — a true gladiator who never quits until the king hits the mat.
- Endgame Mastery: Engaged in endgames nearly 73% of the time, their patience and strategic depth turn seemingly drawn battles into victories.
- Psychological Aspect: A moderate tilt factor (13) suggests some passionate emotions, likely fueled by fierce love of the game and dramatic swings. And their best time to play? 3 AM – because who needs sleep when you can checkmate?
Memorable Recent Battles
In June 2025, Borodetoro showcased mastery in a beautiful checkmate against Tigar_SK, delivering a swift and deadly King's Indian Attack. Just days before, they resigned no prisoners, conquering TheShogun777 by forcing a resignation in a cunning French Defense battle.
Losses are but stepping stones in their career. Even when defeated by heroesdelsilencio via resignation, or by time pressure against coachtodd007, Borodetoro’s spirit remains unbeaten — and their rating averages are anything but casual.
Frequent Foes and Allies
Their most encountered rival is thebee91, meeting over 400 times with a decent 66% win rate. Other familiar names include xthephilosopherx and chessstudent1991, whom Borodetoro faces like a seasoned gladiator in the arena.
Whether winning by checkmate, resignation, or even on time, Borodetoro's games are rarely dull. Often ending with a flourish, their favorite way of claiming victory is getting opponents to bow out and surrender — proving psychology sometimes counts more than pure calculation.
Fun Facts
- Has an early resignation rate of just 0.75% — they hate quitting even more than losing their queen!
- Average loss and win lengths are practically neck and neck, showing flavor for intense, prolonged chess duels.
- Plays best at odd hours — twilight and dawn are their secret weapons.
So, to sum it up: if you ever face Borodetoro across the board, prepare for fierce complexity, rollercoaster swings, and a tactician who turns every game into a story worth telling. Just remember to bring coffee — it might be a long night.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Marco Cordeiro | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| adampp93 | 0W / 2L / 0D | |
| bbet7 | 1W / 2L / 0D | |
| syg03 | 4W / 1L / 0D | |
| wgm22 | 1W / 2L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| thebee91 | 272W / 113L / 26D | |
| xthephilosopherx | 47W / 72L / 3D | |
| chessstudent1991 | 48W / 36L / 15D | |
| r0adrunner123 | 32W / 27L / 6D | |
| lucasgortemaker | 22W / 32L / 3D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1936 | 2272 | ||
| 2024 | 1870 | 2156 | ||
| 2023 | 2067 | 2104 | 1919 | |
| 2022 | 2123 | 2084 | 1919 | |
| 2021 | 2176 | 2170 | ||
| 2020 | 1569 | 2124 | 1830 | |
| 2019 | 1569 | 1917 | 1280 | |
| 2018 | 1543 | 1922 | 1235 | |
| 2017 | 1608 | 1850 | 800 | |
| 2016 | 1499 | |||
| 2015 | 1223 | 1369 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 258W / 265L / 28D | 232W / 293L / 30D | 68.6 |
| 2024 | 469W / 512L / 56D | 397W / 582L / 60D | 70.0 |
| 2023 | 625W / 560L / 68D | 541W / 647L / 75D | 75.2 |
| 2022 | 745W / 759L / 88D | 669W / 819L / 108D | 75.2 |
| 2021 | 411W / 371L / 35D | 365W / 408L / 37D | 73.8 |
| 2020 | 898W / 892L / 89D | 839W / 964L / 103D | 71.9 |
| 2019 | 699W / 669L / 60D | 595W / 747L / 72D | 71.3 |
| 2018 | 465W / 441L / 43D | 395W / 507L / 48D | 68.8 |
| 2017 | 221W / 190L / 20D | 204W / 217L / 13D | 68.0 |
| 2016 | 2W / 1L / 0D | 1W / 2L / 0D | 55.5 |
| 2015 | 3W / 0L / 1D | 2W / 4L / 0D | 64.1 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Opening | 17008 | 7700 | 8411 | 897 | 45.3% |
| Top Secret | 1732 | 748 | 897 | 87 | 43.2% |
| Indian Game | 58 | 26 | 28 | 4 | 44.8% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System | 18 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Krause Variation | 13 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 38.5% |
| London System | 12 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Modern Variation | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 66.7% |
| French Defense Advance Paulsen Main Line Lputian Variation | 11 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 36.4% |
| French Defense Exchange Variation | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 54.5% |
| French Defense Kings Indian Attack | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Opening | 714 | 368 | 325 | 21 | 51.5% |
| Top Secret | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 40.0% |
| Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Closed Sicilian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense Steinitz Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Vienna Game Max Lange Vienna Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Indian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Mieses Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense Knight Variation Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Opening | 32 | 15 | 12 | 5 | 46.9% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Opening | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 15 | 0 |
| Losing | 13 | 1 |