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Serafin Moral Garcia FM

Username: dark_chess_SMG

Playing Since: 2023-09-18 (Active)

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Blitz: 2657
638W / 502L / 113D

Serafin Moral Garcia - The FIDE Master of the Blitz Battles

Known in the chess universe as dark_chess_SMG, Serafin Moral Garcia is no ordinary player. They've earned the prestigious title of FIDE Master, and with that comes a reputation for sharp tactics and gritty comebacks. If chess were rock climbing, Serafin would be the one who scales the cliff while blindfolded—except here, the cliff is a 64-square battlefield.

Serafin’s blitz games showcase a rollercoaster ride of triumph and near-escapes. With a peak blitz rating soaring to an impressive 2644 (achieved spectacularly in June 2024), this player combines speed, skill, and sometimes sheer nerve. Over hundreds of matches, Serafin has accumulated 563 wins, fought through 446 losses, and drawn 102 times. That's a whole lot of chess drama!

What truly sets Serafin apart is their gritty nature—featuring a comeback rate of 83.3% when trailing, meaning they practically laugh in the face of adversity. And if they lose a piece, their chances of still winning stand at a respectable 48.8%. Talk about turning the tables!

Playing Style & Preferences

  • Early Resignation Rate: Just under 0.5%, proving they're not the type to give up before the end.
  • Endgame Enthusiast: With nearly 78% of games reaching the endgame, Serafin loves the tight, strategic battles that test true mastery.
  • Average Moves per Win: Approximately 81 moves—patience is definitely a virtue here.
  • Favorite Times to Play: Serafin hits their prime around 7 PM, with a win rate peaking at 75% at that hour. Night owl or early bird? Night owl for sure, as hours like 18:00 and 19:00 are their sweet spot.

Opening Repertoire & Success

Serafin's favorite opening could very well be a mystery—aptly named the "Top Secret" opening, played 997 times with a solid 51.45% win rate. When revealing cards, the Sicilian Defense Open Najdorf English Attack is a sure-fire winner, featuring a perfect 100% win record in their limited encounters.

Serafin is equally versatile with the English Opening (King's English Variation) and Indian Game, both boasting close to 67% win rates. However, the Alapin Sicilian Defense remains a zone to avoid—the score wobbled all losses here. Even masters have their quirks!

Epic Matches & Rivalries

Among many foes, Serafin has faced ernestoguevaralynch 15 times, chesstrueno 13 times, and rantomopening 11 times, showcasing a breadth of tested rivalries. The win rates are a mixed bag, which only spices up the chess battles.

In Serafin's latest blitz conquests, we see the signature patience and strategic finesse leading to wins by resignation and slick endgame plays. But beware—the current losing streak might be 2 games, but such setbacks only fuel the next fiery comeback.

Fun Fact

With a tilt factor of just 12, Serafin keeps a calm head under pressure—no throwing keyboards here! Their style is a blend of calculated endurance and tactical wizardry, often squeezing out victories in nail-biting finales.

In summary, Serafin Moral Garcia is a formidable blitz warrior with a sharp mind, a resilient spirit, and a dash of mystery. Whether you catch them at their peak in the evening or battling through a long endgame, one thing’s clear: this FIDE Master knows how to keep the chessboard sizzling.


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Feedback for Serafin Moral Garcia

Serafin, you've shown strong potential in your recent games, especially in opening variety and tactical awareness. Here are some key observations and suggestions to help you improve further:

Strengths

  • Opening Play: You demonstrate good knowledge of multiple opening systems, such as the King's Fianchetto and Vienna Game structures, which helps you enter middlegames with sound positions.
  • Tactical Vision: Your ability to spot tactical opportunities like exchanges and knight forks has been impressive, often steering you toward advantageous positions or material gains.
  • Endgame Awareness: In winning games, you show patience and accuracy in pressing your advantage during the endgame phase, converting small advantages efficiently.

Areas for Improvement

  • Positional Planning: In some games, sharper attention to pawn structures and piece coordination could improve your strategic plans. For example, after exchanges, consider how your pawn breaks or minor piece placement can maximize long-term potential.
  • Time Management: There are moments, especially in complex positions, where managing your clock better can give you more time to calculate key variations and avoid rushed decisions.
  • Handling Pressure: Losses often come after your opponent finds active counterplay. Practice defensive resilience and look for active moves that neutralize their threats rather than passive retreat.

Suggested Study Areas

  • Study pawn structures and thematic plans related to your favorite openings. This will help deepen your strategic understanding.
  • Practice calculation drills to improve visualization and reduce tactical oversights during critical moments.
  • Review key moments in losses to understand alternative defensive resources or earlier improvements.

Keep up the hard work and continue analyzing your games actively. Your steady progress and fighting spirit are clear, and with focused training you will rise to even greater levels.



🆚 Opponent Insights

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juanbernal8 0W / 1L / 0D View
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liamchess2005 0W / 1L / 0D View
qkid2024 0W / 1L / 0D View
didiyak 1W / 0L / 0D View
miyoloko 1W / 0L / 0D View
starazagora 1W / 0L / 0D View
pruthvi_kira 0W / 0L / 1D View
Most Played Opponents
ErnestoGuevaraLynch 5W / 9L / 1D View Games
Chesstrueno 6W / 7L / 0D View Games
Leeleiro 7W / 3L / 1D View Games
Rafail Antoniou 3W / 5L / 3D View Games
Mykhailo Shinkarev 5W / 3L / 2D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2634
2024 2547
2023 2516
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Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 97W / 96L / 19D 105W / 90L / 13D 77.5
2024 143W / 113L / 31D 135W / 130L / 32D 80.7
2023 85W / 28L / 7D 68W / 43L / 11D 78.5

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense 58 34 16 8 58.6%
Caro-Kann Defense 46 24 16 6 52.2%
English Opening: Agincourt Defense 46 16 23 7 34.8%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 46 21 23 2 45.6%
English Opening: Drill Variation 45 22 22 1 48.9%
Four Knights Game 36 12 19 5 33.3%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 34 15 16 3 44.1%
English Opening 29 16 13 0 55.2%
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation 24 14 7 3 58.3%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 23 11 9 3 47.8%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 15 0
Losing 12 1
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