Carlos Roberto Ibarra FM

Carlos Roberto Ibarra (CarlosIbarra09)

FIDE Master & Chess Enthusiast Extraordinaire

Carlos Roberto Ibarra is a titled chess player proudly carrying the FIDE Master title. Starting from humble beginnings with a rapid rating of just 816 in mid-2020, Carlos has steadily climbed the ranks like a caffeinated knight on a mission, smashing through opponents’ defenses and rating barriers alike.

His blitz skills are equally impressive, boasting a peak rating well over 2400, showing that when the clock ticks fast, Carlos strikes faster. His bullet rating isn't far behind either, pushing past 2200 with lightning-quick moves that make opponents wonder if they’re playing a human or just a really well-programmed chess engine.

Known for his tenacity and tactical sharpness, Carlos has an impressive comeback rate of over 75%—a testament to his refusal to resign to fate and his ability to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. His longest winning streak stands at a monstrous 26 games, proving that once Carlos catches fire, the chessboard is his playground.

Carlos favors the mysterious and enigmatic "Top Secret" openings repertoire, where he boasts a 75%+ win rate in rapid and over 73% in blitz! When not surprising opponents with unknown lines, he occasionally spices things up with the Queen’s Pawn, Indian Defense, or the fiery French Defense variations—truly a well-rounded strategist.

With a win record that positively torches opponents on days like Fridays (84% win rate!) and a preferred battle hour at 17:00 (the magic hour!), Carlos seems to have cracked the code on peak performance. His games average around 57 moves to victory, proving patience combined with precision is his secret sauce.

Psychologically, Carlos keeps calm with a tilt factor of just 4 (on a scale where a meltdown would be catastrophic), occasionally succumbing to the pressures but always bouncing back stronger. His white pieces bring him luck with a stellar 78% win rate, while playing black he’s no slouch either with over 71% wins.

Recent Achievement Highlight

On May 25th, 2025, Carlos crushed his opponent artista46 in a rapid game using the French Defense: Normal Variation, winning on time after a tense battle that showcased his deep strategic understanding and steady nerves.

Opponent Records & Rivalries

Carlos has faced some opponents multiple times, including m_ahp (25 games) and alexroberto24 (23 games), consistently showing strong results. He even holds perfect 100% win rates against many challengers, clearly making him a feared presence online.

Fun Fact

Carlos’ early resignation rate is around 10%, which means he’s tough but knows when to save energy for the next game. In contrast, his endgame frequency is nearly 60% — clearly a chess player who loves the sweet science of squeezing wins in the late stages. Long live the endgames!

Whether you’re a casual chess fan or a fellow competitor, Carlos Roberto Ibarra is a name to remember. Probably because he’s already memory-holed your queen in 57 moves or less.