Carlos Luis Pujol (aka CharlyAZ)
FIDE Master | Chess Gladiator Extraordinaire
Meet Carlos Luis Pujol, affectionately known in the chess world as CharlyAZ, a FIDE Master who dances with the 64 squares like it’s a never-ending tango. With a peak daily rating of 2450 in 2012, Carlos is not just a player but a relentless conqueror who, at one time, racked up a flawless 25-win streak in a single year—yes, 25 wins, zero losses, and zero draws in 2010. Talk about starting strong!
Carlos has journeyed through the ranks primarily wielding a “Top Secret” repertoire, winning over 50% of his games across Daily, Blitz, Bullet, and Rapid formats. His blitz battles are legendary, reaching an impressive rating of 2386 in 2019, and his bullet skills are just as fierce, peaking at 2517 in 2020. If speed chess were an Olympic sport, Carlos would surely bring home gold—though he’d probably still insist on a slow game now and then for the story’s sake.
Known for an incredible tactical awareness (85.74% comeback rate!), Carlos is the kind of player who won’t just fold under pressure. Losing a piece? No problem—cunning counterattacks and clean wins afterward have made him almost untouchable in such scenarios. His long average game lengths (around 65 moves per win) show his love for both strategy depth and endurance battles.
Off the board, CharlyAZ is a psychological enigma, with a tilt factor of only 17—meaning he keeps his cool better than most when the game gets spicy. His winning smile no doubt helps intimidate opponents who face a player with a winning record above 57% playing white and 54% with black.
An opponent to watch out for, his “Top Secret” openings keep adversaries guessing, and with a longest winning streak of 21 games, Carlos knows how to keep the momentum going. Whether it’s blitz battles buzzing at lightning speeds or a marathon daily match, he’s the kind of player who can turn the tide and deliver that cheeky, unexpected checkmate when you least expect it.
Recently, Carlos has been seen mixing things up with a rapid rating over 2300, proving age is just a number when it comes to chess mastery. When he’s not studying openings or tormenting opponents online, he’s probably plotting a new strategy — or just plotting ways to humble his friends in casual games.
In short: Carlos Luis Pujol is a chess force, a FIDE Master whose games blend patience, speed, and tactical brilliance — with a little dash of humor, because who said kings and queens can’t have fun?
