Cornelio Balbuena (aka Cornelius90)
Meet Cornelio Balbuena, a chess enthusiast who has battled countless pawns, knights, and queens across multiple time controls with amusingly mixed results and relentless spirit. Whether it's Blitz, Bullet, Rapid, or even Daily chess, Cornelio’s journey on the 64 squares is nothing short of a rollercoaster ride full of wins, losses, and the occasional draw that keeps things interesting.
Playing Style & Personality
Cornelio’s games tend to stretch out: with an average of about 54 moves per battle, patience seems to be his secret weapon (or maybe he just likes keeping the game going for dramatic effect). He’s also no stranger to high-stakes comebacks, boasting a stunning 73.76% comeback rate after setbacks and a flawless 100% win rate after losing a piece — talk about turning lemons into lemonade!
However, beware the dreaded "tilt" — Cornelio’s tilt factor stands at 11, suggesting that when things go sideways, emotions occasionally spill over faster than a spilled cup of coffee near the board. On the bright side, he resigns early only about 3.22% of the time, proving he’s rarely one to give up without a fight.
Performance Snapshot
- Blitz: Ratings over the years have danced between highs around 1177 in 2015 down to the mid-600s and bouncing back to a respectable high of 852 by 2025, with an almost even split between wins and losses. His Blitz win record totals 1120 victories out of 2338 games played using a mysterious "Top Secret" opening that leaves opponents guessing.
- Rapid: His Rapid games reached a peak rating of 1360 in 2021, with a solid win rate near 53%. Cornelio clearly enjoys the thrill of a longer time control where strategic depth shines.
- Bullet: Cornelio's Bullet adventures have been numerous (over 2200 games!) but challenging, with fluctuating ratings and fierce competition. Yet, his nearly equal win and loss count shows he’s not one to shy away from lightning-fast tactics.
- Daily Chess: Surprisingly, Cornelio's daily chess bursts in 2025 boast entries as high as 1215 rating, proving he's got some serious patience and cunning to outlast opponents over days or weeks.
Opponent and Time Insights
Cornelio takes his chances mostly in the evenings, with his best win percentage happening around 10 AM (a suspiciously sharp spike to 55.28%—maybe he's secretly a morning person). Weekends aren't his strongest, with Saturdays dragging him down to below 47% win rate. Top recent foes like jericomatias, marifsaa, and neelk131 have kept him on his toes.
Legacy & Fun Facts
Despite battling swingy win-loss-draw records (totaling over 4000 blitz games with almost as many wins as losses), Cornelio has enjoyed a longest winning streak of 10 games — a true champion's moment! He’s a paradox: capable of resilient comebacks yet delightfully vulnerable to the psychological pitfalls of competitive chess.
Whether he's outmaneuvering foes in secretive openings or embracing the chaos of Bullet play, Cornelio Balbuena embodies the spirit of a forever-aspiring chess player who loves the game—flaws, frustrations, and all.
