Emmanuel Emperado - National Master Extraordinaire
Known to many in the chess community by the enigmatic username Buknoy8, Emmanuel Emperado is no ordinary player; after earning the prestigious National Master title, they've established themselves as a force to be reckoned with in blitz, bullet, and rapid formats alike.
A Journey Through the Ranks
Starting with a blitz rating hovering around 1593 in 2014, Emmanuel quickly rose through ranks, hitting a blitz peak of 2615 by 2019—talk about rapid progress! If you think bullet chess is just a blur of random moves, think again: Emmanuel's bullet peak rating touched 2632 in 2023, proving lightning-fast fingers and razor-sharp tactics do pay off.
Playing Style & Stats That Speak
With an endgame frequency of over 85%, it's clear Emmanuel loves a good strategic battle that goes down to the wire. Their average moves per win? A staggering 89 moves, which means games are often epic sagas filled with cunning threats and intense comebacks. Speaking of which, their comeback rate is an astonishing 95%, and if they lose a piece, you can bet they’ll win the game 100% of the time after that. Opponents beware: giving Emmanuel a gift piece might just be the last move they make!
The Human Side of the Board
Despite being a machine on the board, Emmanuel's psychological curve isn’t perfect (with a tilt factor of 12), showing even the best have their moments of "why did I just do that?!" But fear not, their tilt rarely lasts, as their longest winning streak of 10 games attests to sheer resilience.
The Opponent Conqueror
Followers of Buknoy8 will note their impressive variety of opponents: from drdrebeats whom Emmanuel bests 60% of the time, to those pesky foes like joeyflorendo who have a 0% win rate—yes, not everyone escapes the Buknoy8 storm. With a whopping 821 blitz games under their belt, and a win rate consistently around 44%-45% across all formats, Emmanuel embodies the spirit of relentless pursuit in chess.
Fun Facts
- Has a secret opening repertoire so top secret, even the NSA couldn't crack it (or so they claim!).
- The hourly win rate peaks at 21:00 with a jaw-dropping 70%, so if you want to challenge Emmanuel, consider the time of day carefully.
- Some say Emmanuel is part grandmaster, part ninja—silent but deadly on the board.
In sum, Emmanuel Emperado is not just a player; they are a chess saga in motion—fierce, strategic, and sprinkled with a bit of mystery that keeps opponents and spectators alike hooked.
