Rodrigo Mendoza Acuna CM

Rodrigo Mendoza Acuna (dodoucb)

Candidate Master - FIDE

Rodrigo Mendoza Acuna, known in the chess world as dodoucb, is a titled Candidate Master with a flair for the fast-paced and furious world of online blitz and bullet chess. Rodrigo has carved a niche in the chaotic realms of bullet chess, where games fly by quicker than a rogue knight's attack.

Rating Journey & Style

Starting from modest ratings in 2018, Rodrigo’s bullet rating skyrocketed from around 1500 to an impressive peak of 2624 in late 2023—a climb as steep as a well-executed bishop pin. On the blitz battlefield, he hit an outstanding peak rating of 2702 in 2025, proving that lightning-fast calculation and nerves of steel are his secret weapons.

In rapid chess, a format demanding a balance of speed and classical thinking, Rodrigo has also reached a peak rating of 2188, rounding out a well-rounded skill set across all time controls.

Playing Characteristics

• Endgame enthusiast: Rodrigo shows a penchant for drawn-out battles, with an endgame frequency nearing 78%. Apparently, he enjoys the suspense more than most!
• Calculated risk-taker: His average moves per win (79) outpace the average moves per loss (69), indicating a stubborn warrior who fights until the chess clock’s last tick.
• Tactical Awakener: Boasting an 87.5% comeback rate after setbacks, Rodrigo refuses to lie down easily—he’s the embodiment of “never say die” on the 64 squares.

Opening Repertoire

Rodrigo likes to keep the opposition guessing, with a robust success rate in “Top Secret” openings – possibly just good ol' unpredictability. Among the known ones, the Queen’s Gambit Declined - Three Knights Vienna Quiet Variation yields a perfect 100% win rate in bullet chess. Not too shabby for something called “quiet,” given Rodrigo’s dynamic and energetic style!

Recent Form & Notable Games

Playing under the username dodoucb, Rodrigo’s recent victories have included a spectacular win over rubber_duckies using the Benoni Defense, and a brilliant time-based triumph against dragonzprem after grinding down a Slav Defense position.

Losses, such as the one to itay121 in a Hyperaccelerated Dragon, show that even Candidate Masters have off days—fortunately, Rodrigo bounces back with aplomb.

Win/Loss Stats & Competitive Spirit

With over 3,400 blitz wins and nearly 800 bullet wins, Rodrigo knows how to stack up victories. Although losses sometimes outnumber wins in bullet, his fighting spirit shines through in his resilience and willingness to grind for every point.

A Fun Fact

Rodrigo's “early resignation rate” is impressively low at 1.45%, which means quitting is only for when the checkmate is unavoidable. After all, a true Candidate Master doesn’t surrender until the king’s in a corner—and sometimes not even then.

Summary

Rodrigo Mendoza Acuna is the perfect storm of speed, strategy, and stubborn determination. Whether blitz, bullet, or rapid, his games tell the story of a player who loves tactical fireworks, deep endgames, and a good mental tussle. You might lose against Rodrigo, but you’ll never leave the board without learning something new — or laughing at his never-say-die attitude while he swipes your queen.