José Miguel Ortega Ruiz FM

José Miguel Ortega Ruiz (aka enfanterrible)

FIDE Master & Bullet Blitz Wizard

José Miguel Ortega Ruiz, widely known by the fearsome username enfanterrible, is a FIDE Master whose chess prowess could make even the toughest grandmasters raise an eyebrow. With a peak bullet rating soaring to 2480 in December 2016 and an even more eyebrow-raising blitz peak of 2648 in August 2022, José embodies the explosive and tactical nature of fast-paced chess.

Starting off with humble bullet ratings (hovering around 1857 in 2012), José's journey to bullet stardom is nothing short of a rollercoaster of victories, defeats, and rapid-fire checkmates. Known for an impressive win rate of over 76% in bullet games using a mysterious opening dubbed "Top Secret," José keeps opponents guessing and gasping in thrill and despair.

While bullet may be José's playground, the maestro is no slouch in blitz, boasting a substantial number of games and a competitive 50%+ win rate. Rapid and classic formats sometimes catch him napping, but hey, even lightning needs some recharge time.

Playing Style & Psychology

• Lives for the endgame: Over 80% endgame frequency shows a true strategist who loves the cerebral dance when most pieces are off the board.
• Comes back from the brink: A staggering 87% comeback rate when down, proving resilience that would put superheroes to shame.
• Peak brilliance at 3 AM: José’s best time to put the pressure on is when most of us are deep in dreamland (or avoiding doing chores).
• The tilt factor is real but managed: A moderate tilt factor of 9 means José knows when to glare at the screen and when to take a deep breath.

Notable Records & Opponents

José has tangled with many worthy rivals, including some cheeky 100% win rates against quirky usernames like elcomilon and bulletteemo. Though not every greatfall is victorious — even José's loss to the legendary Magnus Carlsen in a recent bullet game is a testament that the best can always get better.

Memorable Games

In a thrilling match on July 18, 2023, José (playing as enfanterrible) wielded the Sicilian Defense with flair and precision, winning on time against a formidable opponent. His tactical awareness, especially under time pressure, remains one of his outstanding chess trademarks.

Fun Fact

With such a fierce username, José’s opponents often get a mental jolt before the first move. Sometimes they wonder if they're facing a chess player or an unrelenting chessstorm.

Whether in bullet or blitz, José Miguel Ortega Ruiz continues to challenge the boundaries of speed and strategy in chess, proving that sometimes swift, relentless play is the best way to terrify your foes.