Efren Andres Ramos Espinoza
FIDE Master & Chess Enthusiast
Meet Efren Andres Ramos Espinoza, also known in the chess cosmos as EfrenRamos1. Awarded the respected title of FIDE Master, Efren has steadily climbed the ranks with a blend of tactical brilliance and an enviable knack for endurance — or perhaps just a stubborn refusal to let those queen sacrifices go unpaid.
Starting from humble beginnings with blitz ratings hovering near 1200 back in 2014, Efren's lightning-fast moves and keen insight have propelled them toward a breathtaking blitz rating peak of 2523 by 2025 — a journey marked by thrilling wins, a few tough losses, and an impressive longest winning streak of 18 games. That’s right, this master once went nearly two dozen games without letting the opponent off the hook.
Efren’s chess stamina is legendary, averaging over 67 moves in victories and 77 moves in defeat, which suggests a dedication to outlasting opponents in war-of-wits marathons rather than quick-fire blitz that finishes in a blink. But don’t mistake endurance for cautiousness: when Efren spots an opportunity, the comeback rate rockets to 83.42%, and magic often happens after losing a piece, with a near 46% win rate making their opponents second guess every capture.
When not conjuring positional masterpieces or tactical traps, Efren enjoys a good time of day for chess — preferably around 8 AM, when the brain is fresh and the coffee is hot. However, like all mortals, Efren isn’t immune to the occasional "tilt," clocking a tilt factor of 15, which means a sprinkle of emotional seasoning on the road to chess greatness.
Opening Repertoire Highlights
- Blitz: Loves cajoling opponents with the Top Secret opening (over 2000 games!), showing a mix of creativity and well-honed preparation.
- Bullet: Deploys a mix of aggressive and tricky lines like the Slav Defense and Pirc Defense, boasting perfect win rates in rare variations.
- Rapid: Keeps it solid yet sharp with a balanced approach reflected in a 52% win rate.
Most Recent Triumphs & Defeats
Efren’s recent games demonstrate sharp tactical acumen and fighting spirit. One recent scintillating win came from the Englund Gambit, culminating in a swift checkmate — a reminder that sometimes, dreams (and chess victories) do come true in just a few moves.
Of course, even the best have their off days. A recent loss due to time pressure reminds us that chess isn’t only about brains, but also managing the ticking clock — but knowing Efren, the comeback is imminent!
A Final Word
Efren Andres Ramos Espinoza embodies the spirit of chess: patient, resilient, occasionally devilishly cunning, and always driven. Whether blitz, bullet, or classical, this FIDE Master’s games are worth following — just beware, the next checkmate might be delivered faster than you can say “check!”