Eduardo Rigonati
Online as EduardoAlekhine, Eduardo Rigonati is a relentless online competitor with nearly 20,000 rated games played since early 2019. He claims his preferred time control is Daily, where his rating peaked at 1554 (2023-03-09), but the 17,565 blitz games on his ledger suggest his true love is speed and volume.
Signature Openings
Eduardo is a 1.e4 loyalist. As White he reaches for the Alapin Variation against the Sicilian more than 1,600 times in blitz, making it his favorite practical weapon. As Black he is a devoted student of the Alekhine Defense, which he has played over 4,600 times across every time control, plus the sharp Döry Defense and the Amazon Attack's Siberian line when he wants to surprise someone.
The Long Climb
His blitz journey began near 1400 in February 2019. After years of grinding, he crossed 2400 in 2022 and finally touched a career-best 2563 (2026-08-24) in August 2026. The chart below shows one of the steadier long climbs you will see in online blitz.
Rivalries
Nobody tests Eduardo like Daniel Teidi Awoki. Across 73 games, he trails 27 wins to 38 losses with 8 draws, proof that even strong players have a hoodoo opponent. Against hammamlif he leads 14 to 3, and against S M, a rival whose name echoes his chess hero, he dominates 19 to 8.
Fighting Spirit
Eduardo does not go quietly. His comeback rate is 89.25%, he still wins nearly 47% of games after dropping a piece, and his longest winning streak is 17 games. His games are marathons, averaging 77 moves in wins and 88 moves in losses. Only 82 of his nearly 20,000 rated games ended in checkmate, because he usually finishes opponents off by resignation long before the final move.
He is at his best on Sundays at 09:00, mows down lower-rated opponents at a 61.67% clip, and carries a legendary tilt factor of 10. It all adds up to a player who is part romantic, part grinder, and entirely entertaining.
Key Numbers
- Nearly 20,000 rated games played
- Favorite first move as White: 1.e4
- Alekhine Defense appearances: 4,680
- Longest winning streak: 17 games
- Longest losing streak: 10 games
- Comeback rate: 89.25%