Biography
Leinier Dominguez Perez is a world-class Grandmaster in chess, known for his strategic depth and versatility across multiple time controls. Originally from Cuba, Dominguez has made a significant impact on the global chess scene, showcasing exceptional skill particularly in blitz chess where he thrives in fast-paced battles of wit and tactics. Besides competing, he engages fans and followers as a streamer, bringing his expert insights and thrilling games straight to viewers.
Playing Style and Strengths
Leinier combines deep tactical awareness with outstanding endgame technique, known for an impressive comeback rate and strong play even after losing a piece. His games are often rich in strategy, averaging about 81 moves for victories and nearly 93 in losses — proving he fights hard no matter the outcome.
- High tactical resilience with an 88% comeback rate
- Strong endgame skills, engaging in endgames in 89% of games
- Efforts rewarded with more wins playing White (59%) and solid Black play (51%)
- Notorious for keeping cool with a low tilt factor despite fierce competition
Career Highlights & Ratings
Leinier has achieved peak ratings that place him among the elite chess players globally:
- Bullet: Peak rating of 3098 (September 2022)
- Blitz: Peak rating of 3053 (April 2020)
- Rapid: Peak rating of 2880 (September 2021)
His preference for fast games is clear, with the highest performances in blitz and bullet formats, showing his lightning-fast decision-making and strategic daring.
Favorite Openings
Leinier's opening repertoire is extensive and adaptable, reflecting his mastery of many classical and modern systems. Some of his favored openings include:
- Rapid: Petrov's Defense, Spanish Berlin Wall Defense, and Giuoco Pianissimo
- Blitz: Neo-King's Indian, Reti King's Indian Attack, Indian Defence Knights Variation
- Bullet: Queen's Pawn Game, Pirc Defense, Van't Kruijs Opening
Competitive Record & Opponents
Leinier boasts a robust competitive record with thousands of games played online and offline:
- Blitz record: 1604 wins, 861 losses, 452 draws
- Rapid record: 123 wins, 73 losses, 94 draws
- Bullet record: 779 wins, 474 losses, 121 draws
He has met and battled many top-tier players multiple times, including notable records against opponents such as danielnaroditsky, ludwigvanbendover, and hansen. His strategic adaptability makes him a formidable rival for players across all levels.
Fun Facts
- Leinier once reached a staggering 3036 blitz rating in 2025—talk about speed chess wizardry!
- His longest winning streak online is an astounding 23 games.
- He tends to perform best during early mornings, with peak win rates around 8 AM – perfect for "breakfast and a checkmate."
- Despite being an elite player, Leinier occasionally battles tough rivals including chess stars like Hikaru, showing that even grandmasters have their "whoops" moments.