Sergio Escudero Reyes (eltunas1414) - The Tactical Maestro
Meet Sergio Escudero Reyes, a chess enthusiast who battles with the precision of a surgeon and the tenacity of a terrier. Although his bullet rating may not make grandmasters tremble (peaking at 661, with a rollercoaster ride between 463 and 661 in early 2024-2025), his rapid and blitz games reveal a fiery competitor who thrives under pressure.
Career Highlights
- Peak Rapid Rating: An impressive 1212 (Nov 2024), proving Sergio's love for thinking on his feet.
- Peak Blitz Rating: Smashing the 1000 mark in July 2023, showcasing his lightning-fast tactical chops.
- Peak Daily Rating: A solid 1160 achieved in September 2022 when cerebral pacing rules.
Playing Style & Stats
Sergio isn't just about quick moves; his style is a balanced blend of patience and aggression. With an average of around 59 moves per win and nearly 62 moves per loss, he’s not one to rush into a blunder – although his tilt factor of 11 suggests he occasionally feels the heat when the chips are down.
His comeback rate is astonishingly high at 75%, meaning even when things look grim, he fights back like a champ!
White pieces seem to bring out his best, boasting a 51.9% win rate, while Black is no slouch either at 47.1%. When the game drags on to endgames, Sergio’s experience shines with an endgame frequency of over 60%, relishing in the strategic battles after the storm of the opening.
Opening Arsenal
Sergio's favorite openings give a glimpse of his versatile mindset. He often dances with the Scandinavian Defense (including the tricky Mieses-Kotrc Variation), where he maintains a respectable 46-58% win rate. He's also fond of the Center Game, boasting a striking 77% win rate — a rare old-school opening that confounds many opponents.
In rapid games, he enjoys the Italian Game and the King's Pawn Opening, showing a classical touch with a twist of modern flair.
Recent Battles
Sergio’s latest victories often end with style, including his recent sensational checkmate victory against Ciiliaaa on June 3, 2025. The game featured a daring early queen sortie in the Center Game Accepted Paulsen Attack and a precise finish on move 25 with the queen delivering checkmate.
However, even the best warriors face setbacks: a close loss to ChessMasterNot53 on June 4, 2025, saw Sergio lose on time — proving sometimes the clock is the toughest opponent.
Fun Fact
Sergio’s best time of day to play? 3 PM sharp — apparently a magical hour when his brain fires on all cylinders! Beware opponents scheduling matches earlier or later; he dominates most fiercely in the afternoon.
Also, his early resignation rate is a modest 2.8%, so you rarely get a free win — he's the kind of player who battles till the very end (or nearly so).
In Summary
Whether sprinting through blitz or grinding in rapid, Sergio Escudero Reyes (aka eltunas1414) plays with passion and determination. His strengths lie in tactical awareness, resilience, and a surprisingly solid grasp of some old but gold openings. If you're playing Sergio, bring your best game — he might just make you dance a Scandinavian jig before sending you off with a polite but ruthless checkmate.
