Carlos Sanchez San Roman

Carlos Sanchez San Roman (doncarlangas)

Meet Carlos Sanchez San Roman, also known by his online moniker doncarlangas, a tenacious chess enthusiast who has been carving his path across the 64 squares since at least 2020. Starting with a humble rapid rating of 769 in 2020, Carlos has shown remarkable resilience and growth, climbing his peak rapid rating to an impressive 1297 by November 2024.

Chess Journey & Style

Carlos's playing style reveals a fascinating blend of patience and tactical awareness. He averages around 55 moves per win, which might make some wonder if he's writing a novel with each game rather than just playing chess! His keen tactical eye boasts a notable 77% comeback rate, meaning he doesn't just fold under pressure—he fights back like a true gladiator of the game.

Although not immune to the occasional tilt (tilt factor: 12%), Carlos tends to shine brightest in the early morning hours around 6 AM, when the world is quiet and his mind is sharpest.

Opening Repertoire

Ever the lover of classical chess openings, Carlos frequently employs the Italian Game and its cousin, the Giuoco Piano Game, securing win rates of around 57% and 51% respectively. He’s also brave enough to face the Top Secret opening, even if it has a slightly lower win rate (46%)—perhaps a nod to his love of mystery and plot twists.

Competitive Records & Recent Performance

Carlos has played over 5,600 rapid games at chess.com, with an almost equal split between wins (2,776) and losses (2,760), proving he’s no stranger to battle on the digital board.
His longest winning streak proudly stands at 14 games, but beware—he’s also suffered a rough patch with a losing streak of 12. It’s all part of the grand chess drama!

Recently, Carlos dazzled his fans by clinching a victory through a brilliant checkmate against the opponent JUIC3G0D in a rapid game dated May 2025. His combativeness and love for sharp tactics clearly shone through as he executed a dazzling sequence to seal the win.

Interesting Tidbits & Personality

- Despite a rapid rise, Carlos hasn't quite mastered bullet chess yet (peak bullet rating: 1043). Maybe that’s a hint he prefers a game where the clock isn’t his greatest enemy.
- When facing opponents rated below him, he’s a fearsome predator with a win rate of almost 68%. However, the tables turn quickly against higher-rated foes, reminding us all that even kings have their challenges.
- His games often end by resignation (over 1,600 wins this way), a polite way Carlos says “checkmate” without the fanfare. But when he prefers to finish with style, his record shows over 1,000 wins by glorious checkmate.

In summary, Carlos Sanchez San Roman is a passionate, resilient chess player who combines classical openings with a fighting spirit. Whether it’s a late-night blitz or an early morning rapid, he’s a force to be reckoned with on the chessboard—one move, and sometimes a surprising resignation, at a time.