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Luis Esquivel Golcher FM

Username: ezkybel

Location: Panama

Playing Since: 2017-03-18 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟♟

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Rapid: 1806
3W / 0L / 0D
Blitz: 2529
1209W / 1004L / 144D
Bullet: 2363
3689W / 3047L / 345D

Luis Esquivel Golcher – The FIDE Master with a Bulletproof Sense of Humor

Meet Luis Esquivel Golcher, better known in the chess world by the moniker ezkybel, a proud holder of the FIDE Master title. With a brain wired for complexity and a heart that loves a good gambit, Luis has navigated the perilous battlefield of 64 squares with a style as sharp as his wit.

Rising through the Ranks

Since 2017, Luis's bullet rating has soared from a humble 1779 to an impressive peak surpassing 2400—an achievement few can claim without breaking a sweat (or their mouse). His blitz games tell a similar story of relentless growth, with ratings flirting in the mid-2400s, and a rapid play high of 1806 showing his versatility across time controls.

The Art of Speed and Strategy

Don't blink, or you might miss Luis's lightning-fast moves in bullet chess. With an average game length just shy of 70 moves during wins, he doesn’t rush blindly; every move is carefully orchestrated chaos. Known for a comeback rate of 87%, Luis could probably win a game with one hand tied behind his back and a blindfold on—though he promises not to try it unless challenged.

Playing Style & Psychological Mastery

Luis combines patience and grit with a knack for endgames, featuring in 78% of his battles on the board. His early resignation rate hovers around a modest 2%, proving he’s a fighter to the very end. Interestingly, after losing a piece, Luis has a perfect 100% win rate, which is either a sign of exceptional resilience or the other player’s sudden stage fright.

A Friend and Foe Alike

Whether it's a fierce rivalry or a friendly rematch, Luis faces opponents across the spectrum, including regular foes like goran_galiot and tactictank. His humor extends off the board too, often jesting that his toughest opponent is "time," closely followed by his internet connection.

Fun Facts

  • Longest winning streak: 14 games — no rest for the wicked or the wise!
  • Currently not on a winning streak, but hey, who’s counting after 300+ tournaments?
  • Highest bullet wins tally: a staggering 3,164 victories — that’s a lot of checkmates and chuckles.

When Luis is Away from the Board...

Luis’s game is not just about chess; it’s about strategy, quick wit, and an uncanny ability to keep his cool under pressure. A true tactician on and off the board, he believes every tough game is just another hilarious story waiting to be told.

Keep an eye on ezkybel—a masterful blend of fun, speed, and strategy who might just blunder your queen and still leave you wondering what happened.


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Chess Improvement Feedback for Luis Esquivel Golcher

Dear Luis, your recent games show solid understanding and active play, especially in tactical sequences and attacking chances. Here are some key points and recommendations based on your recent performances:

Strengths

  • Aggressive Play: In multiple games, you successfully launched sharp attacks, such as the knight sacrifices around move 11 in the game against UWontLastLong. This demonstrates good tactical vision and a fighting spirit.
  • Opening Preparation: Your choice of openings like the Nimzowitsch-Larsen Attack and French Defense lines shows you are experimenting with varied structures, which is excellent for broadening your chess understanding.
  • Endgame Technique: Conversions in some games, including checkmating patterns, are precise, suggesting good familiarity with common mating nets and endgame principles.

Areas to Focus On

  • Time Management: There were instances where you lost on time or in critical moments appeared rushed. Try to allocate your clock more evenly across the game to avoid time pressure, especially in complex positions.
  • Defensive Awareness: In losses such as the game against Haitham-KM, the position deteriorated under pressure in the middle and endgame. Working on identifying and neutralizing your opponent's threats early will increase your resilience during tough games.
  • Opening Consistency: While variety is good, sharpening your core repertoire could lead to more comfortable middlegame positions. Consider deepening your knowledge in a few main lines to reduce early inaccuracies and improve position evaluation.
  • Positional Understanding: Focus on pawn structure nuances and piece coordination in some games where small inaccuracies led to material loss or weakened king safety. Studying positional themes can help avoid these pitfalls.

Practical Tips

  • Analyze your recent losses move-by-move to identify recurring mistakes and missed defensive resources.
  • Practice slow games where you manage your time carefully to build better habits under pressure.
  • Study key endgame techniques and common tactical motifs related to your preferred openings.
  • Utilize luis%20esquivel%20golcher's recent games to mark critical turning points and explore alternatives.

Keep up the steady work. Your fighting spirit and tactical creativity are your major assets. By improving time control and deepening positional skills, you will see significant progress in your results and chess understanding.

Happy training and good luck on your chess journey!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
Goran Galiot 10W / 10L / 0D
Cam D. 8W / 8L / 1D
gacaruana 10W / 6L / 0D
antoniocordero2001 6W / 8L / 1D
bedazzle99 9W / 5L / 1D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2363 2529
2024 2418 2388
2023 2227 2323
2022 2256 2524
2021 2415 2414 1806
2020 2408 2439
2019 2238 2179
2018 2156 2259
2017 2292 2198
Rating by Year20172018201920202021202220232024202525292156YearRatingBulletBlitz

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 663W / 533L / 59D 616W / 571L / 61D 74.6
2024 512W / 409L / 49D 498W / 426L / 49D 72.6
2023 382W / 301L / 44D 355W / 340L / 39D 73.5
2022 86W / 75L / 11D 92W / 79L / 6D 74.9
2021 6W / 1L / 0D 6W / 1L / 0D 36.5
2020 107W / 99L / 21D 104W / 103L / 16D 74.0
2019 130W / 97L / 12D 105W / 126L / 19D 76.1
2018 299W / 206L / 16D 273W / 234L / 20D 72.8
2017 372W / 208L / 33D 322W / 250L / 34D 74.4

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 3380 1815 1400 165 53.7%
French Defense 455 244 193 18 53.6%
French Defense: Exchange Variation 385 213 158 14 55.3%
French Defense: Burn Variation 221 112 100 9 50.7%
Amar Gambit 188 95 81 12 50.5%
Australian Defense 158 72 77 9 45.6%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 158 74 74 10 46.8%
QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 152 71 71 10 46.7%
French Defense: Advance Variation 140 76 58 6 54.3%
Amazon Attack 123 68 49 6 55.3%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
French Defense 208 113 83 12 54.3%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 206 119 78 9 57.8%
French Defense: Advance Variation 100 51 44 5 51.0%
French Defense: Burn Variation 95 52 39 4 54.7%
French Defense: Exchange Variation 90 43 36 11 47.8%
Caro-Kann Defense 74 37 31 6 50.0%
Australian Defense 69 33 32 4 47.8%
Bogo-Indian Defense 66 33 29 4 50.0%
Amazon Attack 66 37 25 4 56.1%
French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Botvinnik Variation 64 33 30 1 51.6%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scandinavian Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Elephant Gambit 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Rapport-Jobava System 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 14 1
Losing 11 0