Cristobal Valech (cvalech) - The Chess Journeyman
Meet Cristobal Valech, a chess player whose rating journey reads like an epic saga of perseverance, tactical midday battles, and occasional bouts of early resignation (only about 0.93% of his games). Starting his digital chess adventure in 2016 with a blitz rating of 1050 and a rapid of 1419, Cristobal has since climbed, fallen, and climbed again through the ranks with an admirable fighting spirit.
Playing Strength & Style
With a peak blitz rating reaching 1297 and daily games hovering around 1400, Cristobal is no slouch on the chessboard – a dependable tactician who rarely throws in the towel early. Averaging over 60 moves per win and pushing through nearly 67 moves per loss, this player clearly loves a good, long fight rather than quick knockouts. Interestingly, he has a surprisingly strong comeback rate of 74%, and wins 100% of his matches when making a comeback after losing a piece. That's the stuff of legends... or at least of very stubborn grandmasters.
Game Preferences & Performance
A versatile player, Cristobal toggles between daily, blitz, rapid, and bullet formats with a strong preference for daily and blitz games. His daily winning rate is an impressive 56% with a peak daily rating of 1451 in 2022. Blitz is his arena of grit and grind, with an almost equal tally of wins and losses overall, showcasing the exciting see-saw matches that keep his fans on their toes.
The Psychological Chessboard
With a tilt factor of 12, Cristobal sometimes lets the heat of battle get to him, but his strategic mindset includes a solid psychological anchor; he wins more in rated games than casual ones by a striking 20%. His favorite months to fire up the board might just be the evenings around 8 PM and early mornings at 4 AM, where his win rates peak (over 50%), perhaps fueled by caffeine, quiet, or sheer superstition.
Rivals & Records
Cristobal’s chess escapades have brought him face-to-face with a myriad of opponents. While some foes like doroninbar have proved tough (winning only about 30% of the battles), others like rayzursharpe and gryffindo-o have been checkmated with 100% success. Cristobal’s longest win streak of 13 games shows his moments of unstoppable brilliance, although he is currently looking to rekindle that spark.
Fun Facts
- Blast those minutes: His blitz games have seen over 8000 fights!
- Crushing with the 'Top Secret' opening – his go-to move, apparently!
- Average game length is a long, exhausting 60+ moves, meaning don't expect fast draws.
- Even the best blunders teach lessons – his one-sided losses are under 3%.
In essence, Cristobal Valech is the model of patience, grit, and strategic endurance, proving that chess mastery is a journey filled with as many battles of mind as moments of insight and fun. If you face off against him, prepare for a fight that might last well into the night – and expect a good story afterward.
