Juan Pablo Carbonell Garcia

Juan Pablo Carbonell Garcia (Endanger14)

Meet Juan Pablo Carbonell Garcia, known to the chess world as Endanger14 — a player whose journey on the 64 squares is nothing short of a rollercoaster, complete with stunning victories, bold gambits, and the occasional humbling defeat. Far from being just another statistic, Juan Pablo is a chess enthusiast who embraces both the tactical chaos and strategic depth of the game with resilience and a dash of humor.

Rating & Performance Highlights

• Current Rapid rating peak at 674 (March 2025), showing he's definitely not shy about staking his claim in the faster-paced formats.
• Strong improvement in Rapid play with an average rating often cruising above 500 since early 2025.
• Shows versatility — dabbling in Bullet, Blitz, Rapid, and Daily formats — with a particularly solid track record in Rapid: 192 wins, 173 losses, and 24 draws.
• Favorite quick-play openings? The Scandinavian Defense (a classic!) with a steady 50% win rate, and strikingly confident performances with the King's Pawn Opening boasting over 70% wins.

Playing Style & Personality

Juan Pablo’s chess approach could be described as a daring mix of endurance and cunning. He has an 81% comeback rate, meaning when the chips are down, he's far from ready to surrender. Whether it’s wrangling an endgame maneuver or setting traps mid-board, his average game lasts around 56 moves — a sign of someone who neither rushes to victory nor surrenders easily.

His early resignation rate is a mere 2.54% — because quitting is definitely not in his vocabulary. He prefers to fight on, even when the odds (or chess clocks) seem against him.

Psychologically, Juan Pablo is a rollercoaster too, with a minor tilt factor of 9 — so sometimes, frustration creeps in, but mostly, he keeps his cool. Turns out his best hour to unleash those tactical masterpieces is 10:00 AM, proving that early birds catch the chess worms.

Chess Battles & Memorable Moments

Endanger14 doesn’t just play games — he stages dramas. Among his recent triumphs is a beautiful checkmate using the Nimzowitsch Defense Kennedy Linksspringer Variation, wrapping up with a satisfying Rh8#. And in his latest taps into the realm of pet moves, he’s proven victorious against formidable opponents like hocinene and smackdaddy11, with wins often marked by creative and relentless pressure.

But hey, even the greatest stumble! Recent losses show he’s not above the occasional checkmate check — sometimes peguinleo6 or jamesbluebear29 sneak past his defenses. Such is the life of a chess gladiator.

Opponent Dynamics

With an impressive list of opponents, Juan Pablo has faced frequent challengers like kevinquiniosaberon1234567 (4 games) and the ever-tricky blunderd1, holding his own with mixed results and undying persistence. His win rates against various players swing wildly — showing that every opponent is a new story, a fresh puzzle to solve.

A Fun Fact

Juan Pablo favors the Scandinavian Defense, the perfect opening for those who enjoy a direct, "No-nonsense" fight right out of the gate. It’s kind of like ordering a spicy dish and embracing the burn — no surprises there, as this fiery approach fits his resilient and tactical mindset.

In Summary

Whether you're facing off against him at 10 AM sharp (his prime time) or catching him in a late-night bullet blitz, Juan Pablo Carbonell Garcia aka Endanger14 is a player who plays to win, to learn, and to entertain — sometimes succeeding brilliantly, sometimes hilariously stumbling, but always with passion. If chess were a soap opera, he’d be one of its most compelling characters.

"Checkmate is not the end; it's just another move in the long game of life."
— Juan Pablo, probably