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Oscar Guerrero (aka chikoverde)

Meet Oscar Guerrero, a relentless chess warrior who approaches the board like a tactical whirlwind, armed with a sharp mind and a playful spirit. Known online as chikoverde, Oscar has scaled the ranks of Chess.com with a blend of grit, strategy, and just the right amount of audacious gambits.

Rating & Performance Highlights

• Peak Blitz Rating: 2318 (January 2023) – enough to make even Magnus do a double take.
• Peak Bullet Rating: 2431 (October 2021) – because speed thrills, and Oscar’s reflexes are lightning-fast.
• Peak Rapid Rating: 2107 (May 2025) – rapid enough to keep opponents guessing.
• Peak Daily Rating: 1804 (March 2014) – proving patience does pay off.

Playing Style

Oscar is a curious blend of patience and aggression. His average moves per win in blitz are a robust 66, indicating a love for prolonged, exciting battles rather than quick smashes. He’s also known for bouncing back from adversity with a 79.94% comeback rate, which means he’s not just playing chess; he’s playing mind games.

His signature style includes a diverse opening repertoire, often leading with dynamic and less conventional systems like the Caro-Kann Fantasy Variation and the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit, boasting win rates north of 60%! When Oscar faces opponents, he’s as unpredictable as his opening moves—keeping everyone on their toes.

Statistics & Records

Over thousands of blitz games, Oscar has secured an impressive record of 14,749 wins against 12,588 losses. In bullet chess, his rapid-fire assaults have earned him over 10,598 wins. That’s some serious checkmating muscle!

His talent shines equally on different days and hours, but if you want to catch his best moves, try scheduling a game around noon or late morning – that's when his winning mojo hits the peak!

Memorable Recent Games

Oscar’s recent victories showcase his finesse in the tricky Caro-Kann Defense - Fantasy Variation and the fierce Closed Sicilian Grand Prix Attack. One notable win was clinched by resignation after a brilliant sacrifice and relentless pressure, showcasing the kind of creative chess that both excites and terrifies his opponents.

But hey, even Oscar faces the chess gods' wrath sometimes, with occasional losses reminding us all that even grandmasters have their off days (tilt factor: 16%). It's all part of the game, and Oscar embraces it with a grin (probably plotting the next comeback).

Fun Facts

• Oscar’s favorite opening variant for blitz chess is the Pirc Defense, playing over 1,800 games with a win rate around 51%.
• He can execute an average of 66 moves in a winning game – enough moves to get dizzy!
• His opponents’ win-rates vary wildly – be prepared to face his kryptonite or be caught in his web of openings.
• Oscar’s current winning streak is alive and well, so beware if you match him today!

In short, Oscar "chikoverde" Guerrero is not just a chess player but a strategist weaving through ranks with humor, resilience, and a dash of cunning. Whether bullet or blitz, he’s a force to be reckoned with—unless you find his weakness: early morning coffee.