Rodrigo Oliva

Rodrigo Oliva (aka Colmi_RoRo)

Meet Rodrigo Oliva, a resilient chess enthusiast known in the online battlegrounds as Colmi_RoRo. Rodrigo’s journey might not be paved with gold trophies, but it’s certainly filled with determination, tough lessons, and moments of triumph that keep the spirit alive.

Rating and Results

Rodrigo has danced through Rapid chess with a rating rollercoaster that peaked at 1004 back in February 2023. Since then, the numbers have taken a wild ride down to the high 100s by 2025, proving that chess is as much about heart as about numbers. With a Rapid record of 6 wins, 25 losses, and 1 draw, Rodrigo displays the courage of a lion facing off against grandmasters... or at least grandmaster wannabes.

Playing Style and Patterns

Rodrigo’s approach to chess is a mix of bold moves and speedy resignations—about 28% of games end early, saving precious brain power for the next battle. Endgames appear in roughly a third of his matches, with an average of just under 30 moves per win. Both as White and Black, he holds a modest 18.75% win rate, showing consistent struggle on both sides of the board.

Favorite openings include the King’s Pawn Opening and especially its King’s Knight Variation, where Rodrigo enjoys his best success with a win rate near 67%. On the flip side, defenses like the Scandinavian and French Defense have proven tougher, with win rates hovering embarrassingly close to zero.

Memorable Moments

Rodrigo’s most recent victory was swift and decisive, winning against eleanor166 with a quick pawn push (1. e4) and the opponent subsequently abandoning the game. Another highlight comes from the King’s Knight Variation where he delivered a stunning checkmate after a series of clever maneuvers, proving that sometimes the simplest moves bring the sweetest wins.

However, the path isn’t without its setbacks. Rodrigo’s longest losing streak hit a daunting 8 games, and he currently faces a tough run with 4 consecutive losses. His battles against david-y-eladio have been particularly challenging, with just a 14% win rate, while opponents like eleanor166, lannaaj, and hakkakaydin have found him a tricky adversary with a perfect record.

Fun Facts & Psychology

Rodrigo is best at 1 PM, when the chess stars align and the winning streaks sparkle bright. Tuesdays are his lucky day with a perfect winning rate, but Sundays? Not so much — those days tend to throw curveballs his way. With a tilt factor of just 8, he keeps composure better than many who rack up more losses.

All in all, Rodrigo Oliva is the kind of player who reminds us that chess isn’t just about the rating; it’s about the enjoyment, the growth, and sometimes celebrating victories that come as fast as his quick resignations.