Ermes Espinosa Veloz - The Grandmaster with a Rocket on His Sleeve
Born with a chessboard in one hand and a time-traveling chess clock in the other, Ermes Espinosa Veloz, known in the online chess world as Ermito2020, has truly earned his Grandmaster title from FIDE — no surprise for a mind that moves faster than the blitz games he dominates!
A wizard on the board, Ermes is known for a relentless and tactical playing style. His blitz peak rating soared to an impressive 2690 in August 2020, and his bullet performance isn’t far behind with a peak over 2670. Whether it’s bullet, blitz, or rapid, Ermes consistently proves that speed and precision make a deadly combination.
With a win rate comfortably above 55% in over a thousand blitz games—trust us, that's like sprinting through a maze with a blindfold while shaking your opponent’s hand—Ermito is a force that opponents both dread and respect. His longest winning streak of 13 games showcases how once he gets on a roll, there's little hope of slowing him down.
But don’t be fooled by the rapid tempo; Ermito plays a mean endgame, with an average of over 74 moves per win, showing patience and depth beneath all that lightning speed. His comeback skill? A staggering 90% success rate after a setback—really, the comeback king some might call him.
He has a slightly mischievous streak, too. His favorite time to unleash brilliance is around 2 AM (when most mortals are asleep), probably explaining the psychological thriller that every opponent experiences when facing Ermito in those dark, mind-bending hours.
Off the board, Ermes enjoys the thrills of cracking surprising openings. Although the true nature of his “Top Secret” opening repertoire remains a mystery, it’s clearly effective—he maintains over a 55% win rate with it in blitz. And if you fancy an unusual gambit or an unexpected trap, you might just get caught off-guard by Ermito’s crafty surprise moves.
Recent Highlight
In an epic clash on Christmas Day 2024, Ermes dazzled with the black pieces, defeating a tough opponent Dr_Rad87 by resignation in a sharp Indian Game - East Indian Przepiorka variation. Showing off typical grandmaster flair, he converted a complex middlegame battle into a commanding position, proving once again why the title suits him perfectly.
Fun Facts
- His win rate on Mondays is a peppy 61.35%—turn off your alarms, folks, Ermito’s already won the day before you’re fully awake.
- Ermes knows how to avoid tilting, sporting a low tilt factor of 7. Chill and focused? Absolutely.
- He often wins by resignation—462 times in blitz alone—probably because opponents prefer to fold rather than ask for an autograph.
In the grand saga of chess, Ermes Espinosa Veloz isn’t just a player — he’s a blazing comet streaking across the chess cosmos, leaving foes pondering their next move and hoping they're fast enough to keep up.