ERICKSON MELIANO VASQUEZ RENGIFO

Erickson Meliano Vasquez Rengifo (aka ErickME123)

Meet ErickME123, a rapid-paced tactician and chess adventurer whose journey through the 64 squares is anything but dull. With a peak rapid rating soaring to 457 in April 2025, and a blitz high of 665 just days earlier, Erick’s chess exploits prove he’s no stranger to both strategic marathons and lightning-fast duels — though sometimes, the bullet rating around 306 suggests even the fastest plays can have their off moments!

Erick’s style is a fascinating blend: favoring endurance and the long game with an average of over 52 moves per win and frequent endgame appearances, but don’t be fooled—his comeback rate is a whopping 79%, showing he’s the phoenix rising after losing material. Early resignations hover around 10%, hinting that sometimes, he has a flair for drama or simply knows when to cut his losses quickly.

On the openings front, Erick enjoys the classical flavor. In rapid games, he shows an affinity for the King’s Pawn Opening — especially the Leonardis Variation — and the Van ’t Kruijs Opening, boasting a winning rate as high as 75% there. Blitz matches reveal a penchant for the Bishop’s Opening, where his win rate climbs near 67%. And when the clock is really ticking, in bullet games, he’s undefeated in variants like the English Opening Agincourt Defense and the mysterious “Undefined” openings — proving that chaos sometimes brings out the best in him.

Psychology is a game too, and Erick plays it well. With a tilt factor of 8 out of 10, he’s like a rollercoaster on a sunny day—sometimes spinning wildly, but mostly enjoying the thrill. His best time to play? The wee hours around 3 AM, when the world sleeps and his tactical senses sharpen. Sunday is his lucky day, with a staggering 75% win rate—maybe the chess gods rest on Saturdays, so Erick slays on Sundays.

Rivalries? Erick has tangled with “danvz” six times with an even 50% win ratio, but guest stars like “pinguino_2003” have been easy prey with his 100% win record. He’s battled and triumphed over opponents using a myriad of openings and styles, ending matches by checkmate, resignation, and occasionally, an ominous timeout. His resilience shines brightest when facing lower-rated foes, boasting over 78% wins there, yet he keeps grinding against above-rated opponents, facing tougher challenges head-on.

Whether it’s rapid, blitz, or bullet, ErickME123’s chess games are a captivating display of grit, strategy, and occasional wild gambits. If you see him online, prepare for a battle that might just go the distance... or end with a sudden lightning strike. In the grand symphony of chess, Erickson Meliano Vasquez Rengifo plays his own tune, sometimes offbeat, but always with style.

Recent highlight: Playing as White, ErickME123 delivered a Sicilian Defense inspired explosion on June 3, 2025, securing a victory by resignation in a whirlwind 30-move duel. Truly a master of knowing when to push and when to pounce!