Ernesto Barrios Cortez

Ernesto Barrios Cortez - The Relentless Chess Adventurer

Ernesto Barrios Cortez, or ernestobarriosc in chess circles, is a player whose journey through the 64 squares has been anything but ordinary. While his rating graph looks like a rollercoaster ride through a stormy night (with some occasional sunny spots), Ernesto has shown a commendable spirit and resilience that's worthy of celebration.

Rating Rollercoaster & Playing Style

From starting off with a Rapid rating around 1000 in 2020 only to dabble through the 400-700 range over the following years, Ernesto's love for the game has never wavered. Despite some tough streaks and more losses than wins overall, his comeback rate stands at a proud 62%, and his ability to win games after losing a piece (a staggering 99.44%) suggests he’s not someone who gives up easily. Chess apparently isn’t just nuts and bolts for him; it’s strategy, psychology, and a little dash of stubborn magic.

Openings & Tactical Wit

Ernesto favors the King’s Pawn Opening and related variations, with his Four Knights Game (Italian and Giuoco Piano variations) bringing out his best — boasting win rates of 60% and above in Rapid games. Whether it’s Scandinavian Defense or French Defense Knight Variation, he keeps his opponents guessing and his knights dancing — even if sometimes those knights don’t get the memo in time.

Fun Stats & Trivia

• Longest winning streak: 10 games — proving even the worst storms have their calm seas.
• Average moves per win: 54 moves — endurance is key when you play like Ernesto.
• Favorite play hours: Late evening magic from 21:00 to 23:00, where his win rates peak above 50% (with an impressive 60.32% at 23:00!).
• Opponent quirks: Has faced a mysterious "sanctusstep" multiple times with zero wins, but almost perfect records against others like "thales030" and "florida_man10" — someone’s skipping leg day defense drills!
• Early resignation rate: Just 6.73% — because giving up is so not in Ernesto’s playbook.

The Bigger Picture

Outside the ratings and stats, Ernesto is a chess warrior who knows that every loss is a lesson, and every win a story. Whether playing Bullet, Blitz, or Rapid, he’s here to enjoy the game, outwit opponents, learn endlessly, and most importantly, have fun – even if the scoreboard doesn’t always reflect his passion perfectly.

Pro tip: Don’t underestimate a player with a 99%+ win rate after losing a piece. That’s Ernesto Barrios Cortez for you.