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.
General Performance Overview
Leinier, your recent blitz results reflect a competitive level with a strength adjusted win rate slightly above 51%, which is solid in fast-paced games. Despite this, the last month's rating change shows a significant drop (-341), while the longer-term trends (3 and 6 months) indicate some fluctuation with negative slopes, especially in the 3-month trend. This suggests some inconsistency in recent performance, possibly due to strong opposition, fluctuations in focus, or adjustments in your playstyle.
Positive Takeaways from Recent Wins
- You demonstrated good initiative in Chess960 games, effectively using space and coordinating pieces.
- Strong endgame technique was evident, particularly in games where you converted small advantages confidently.
- Your adaptability in various openings, including less common setups, shows versatility.
- Maintaining composure to force opponent resignation in complex positions is a clear strength.
Areas for Improvement
- Time Management: Some losses occurred due to time forfeits or time pressure. Enhancing clock handling in blitz is crucial.
- Opening Consistency: While versatility is a strength, focusing on a narrower repertoire could improve stability and deepen understanding of nuanced positions.
- Opponent's Tactical Opportunities: Review positions where opponents gained early tactical chances and work on tightening your defense, especially in chaotic openings.
- Endgame Precision: Despite strong conversions, a few games show opportunities missed to close out more quickly or avoid counterplay.
Strategic Recommendations
- Use your opening wins as a foundation to build repertoire depth in key lines where you feel most comfortable.
- Practice blitz time control games emphasizing speed and accuracy in the opening phase, to reduce time pressure in the midgame.
- Analyze the critical loss games systematically to identify recurring positional weaknesses or misjudged transitions.
- Incorporate targeted endgame drills to sharpen technique and increase confidence in complicated endings.
Next Steps
To counter the recent downward rating trend, consider focusing training sessions on:
- Increasing opening knowledge and reducing early inaccuracies.
- Improving positional assessment to avoid tactical pitfalls seen in recent losses.
- Refining time control strategies to avoid time trouble that led to losses.
- Engaging in post-game analysis immediately after matches, during cooldown periods.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Fedoseev | 78W / 86L / 34D | View Games |
| Daniel Naroditsky | 49W / 50L / 27D | View Games |
| Ben Dover | 40W / 40L / 9D | View Games |
| Eric Hansen | 40W / 17L / 16D | View Games |
| Alireza Firouzja | 25W / 32L / 13D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2924 | 3011 | 2593 | |
| 2024 | 2908 | 2976 | 2604 | |
| 2023 | 2855 | 2943 | 2669 | |
| 2022 | 2940 | 2959 | 2729 | |
| 2021 | 2991 | 2982 | 2673 | |
| 2020 | 2896 | 2959 | 2762 | |
| 2019 | 2903 | 2786 | 2752 | |
| 2018 | 2872 | 2726 | 2739 | |
| 2017 | 2769 | 2812 | 2720 | |
| 2016 | 2685 | |||
| 2014 | 2533 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 41W / 28L / 10D | 43W / 21L / 12D | 88.6 |
| 2024 | 320W / 147L / 57D | 290W / 153L / 76D | 88.8 |
| 2023 | 74W / 33L / 23D | 61W / 40L / 28D | 85.6 |
| 2022 | 62W / 40L / 19D | 56W / 50L / 17D | 85.5 |
| 2021 | 64W / 28L / 13D | 58W / 36L / 12D | 88.5 |
| 2020 | 194W / 83L / 46D | 132W / 108L / 59D | 90.4 |
| 2019 | 34W / 13L / 2D | 35W / 12L / 1D | 82.6 |
| 2018 | 257W / 163L / 59D | 214W / 185L / 82D | 87.9 |
| 2017 | 267W / 118L / 62D | 220W / 138L / 89D | 89.2 |
| 2016 | 25W / 11L / 3D | 20W / 11L / 5D | 78.8 |
| 2014 | 41W / 6L / 3D | 43W / 7L / 0D | 78.4 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 239 | 158 | 56 | 25 | 66.1% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 103 | 59 | 33 | 11 | 57.3% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 92 | 54 | 25 | 13 | 58.7% |
| Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Berlin Wall | 84 | 32 | 30 | 22 | 38.1% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 62 | 30 | 23 | 9 | 48.4% |
| Sicilian Defense | 58 | 32 | 14 | 12 | 55.2% |
| Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 56 | 23 | 22 | 11 | 41.1% |
| Döry Defense | 55 | 34 | 13 | 8 | 61.8% |
| East Indian Defense | 55 | 25 | 17 | 13 | 45.5% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 54 | 34 | 15 | 5 | 63.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Czech Defense | 78 | 50 | 22 | 6 | 64.1% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 66 | 33 | 25 | 8 | 50.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 64 | 37 | 22 | 5 | 57.8% |
| Döry Defense | 43 | 28 | 12 | 3 | 65.1% |
| East Indian Defense | 38 | 17 | 16 | 5 | 44.7% |
| Pirc Defense: Classical Variation | 37 | 18 | 17 | 2 | 48.6% |
| Alekhine Defense | 34 | 22 | 10 | 2 | 64.7% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 34 | 20 | 11 | 3 | 58.8% |
| Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack | 31 | 18 | 10 | 3 | 58.1% |
| Sicilian Defense | 30 | 19 | 8 | 3 | 63.3% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 21 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 19.1% |
| Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Berlin Wall | 19 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 15.8% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 56.2% |
| Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 40.0% |
| Petrov's Defense | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 27.3% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 60.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 33.3% |
| English Opening: Agincourt Defense | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 42.9% |
| QGD: Ragozin | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 16.7% |
| English Opening: Symmetrical Variation | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 16.7% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 23 | 0 |
| Losing | 6 | 1 |