Sterling Bayaca, FIDE Master
Meet Sterling Bayaca, a chess virtuoso whose FIDE Master title is well-earned through countless battles fought on the 64 squares. Whether it's blitz, bullet, or rapid, Sterling dances through the ranks like a grandmaster-in-training, blending tactical genius with an impressive knack for comebacks that would make even the most seasoned players scratch their heads.
Playing Style & Strengths
Known for a relentless endgame approach (with a frequency of 82.7%), Sterling’s games often resemble marathons rather than sprints, averaging over 80 moves per win. A master of resilience — Sterling boasts a staggering 91.65% comeback rate and an unblemished 100% win rate after losing a piece. Early resignations? Barely 0.51%, proving they fight until the last pawn falls.
Rating Journey
Starting from a solid Blitz rating of 2362 in 2021, Sterling has climbed steadily to reach an impressive peak of 2533 by 2025. Bullet chess saw an electrifying rise too, maxing out near 2480, while Rapid remains a steady battlefield with a consistent 2292 rating.
Record & Rivalries
With more wins than losses across all formats, Sterling’s win rates shine especially brightly in Bullet (55.8%) and Rapid (56%). Their longest winning streak of 12 games, followed by a current streak of 3, suggests a player who knows how to catch fire—and keep it burning.
As for opponents, Sterling has a mixed bag of rivals, boasting 100% wins against many like "alturas_pacificas" and "pikachu8583," yet plays a tricky tango against some — with win rates varying widely. It’s safe to say no opponent feels safe when Sterling’s on the board.
Psychological Quirks & Fun Facts
Sterling's tilt factor is a modest 9, meaning frustration can creep in but rarely knocks them off course. Intriguingly, casual games are a tougher nut to crack, showing nearly 31% lower win performance compared to rated battles—so don’t challenge Sterling to a coffee-time friendly unless you’re ready to fold like a bad gambit.
And to round it off with some humor: Sterling wins slightly more often with White (56.8%) but manages a respectable Black magic (52.4%) too. In other words, whether it's the light or dark pieces, Sterling remains a formidable foe—though if you spot them playing at 8 AM or 3 AM, beware, those hours boast win rates of 81.8% and 78.6% respectively. Clearly, Sterling is either a morning person... or secretly a night owl chess ninja.
Sterling Bayaca: proving every day that chess is not just a game, but a thrilling saga of cunning, resilience, and very dubious moves.