Xavier Avila Jimenez - FIDE Master Extraordinaire
Xavier Avila Jimenez, also known by the chess community as "candela2013," is a formidable force on the 64 squares and a proud holder of the prestigious FIDE Master title. A tactical wizard with a penchant for fiery middlegame battles and a calm, calculated endgame approach, Xavier has racked up thousands of bullet and blitz games over the years, proving that speed and precision are not mutually exclusive.
From 2017 onwards, Xavier’s bullet rating climbed from a modest 1557 all the way to a blistering peak of 2383 before settling around 2255, while in blitz, the climb was even more spectacular, with a peak rating soaring to 2488. This master of rapid assaults doesn’t just win - he dominates with over 3,000 bullet victories and 2,000 blitz triumphs, wielding his "Top Secret" openings with a win rate just over 51%, proving to opponents that mystery can be mightier than brute force.
Xavier's playing style is as multifaceted as a grandmaster’s collection—he loves a well-fought endgame (nearly 80% frequented), plays long battles averaging about 64 moves per win, and approaches games with a psychologically resilient mindset—boasting an astonishing 100% win rate even after losing a piece! That’s right, this player turns minor slip-ups into dazzling comebacks with an 82.4% comeback rate, essentially making opponents feel like their pieces might as well have packed their bags and left early.
Although Xavier exhibits a tilt factor at 11 (because even the best have emotions), this only adds to the human element of his game: he's not just a machine, he's a passionate gladiator in the royal arena. Be it dawn or dusk, Xavier’s win rates gently peak in the evenings, especially around 7 PM, where his chess clock ticks with nearly 57% success.
Fiercely loyal to his trusted openings (which he amusingly keeps under the seal of “Top Secret”), Xavier has shown he’s no one-trick pony — flexing his skills daily, bullet, blitz and rapid — to remind us all that true mastery is a blend of speed, smarts, and surprises.
So if you ever manage to catch him online, be warned: Xavier Avila Jimenez is not just playing chess. He’s orchestrating a symphony of checkmates, one quick move at a time. And remember, behind every move lies a secret waiting to burn your king.