Juan Pablo Demaría (fitod) - FIDE Master Extraordinaire
Juan Pablo Demaría, better known in the chess universe as fitod, proudly wears the mantle of FIDE Master. A player whose rating journey is as dynamic as an intense blitz game, fitod's chess life reads like a thrilling novel full of dramatic wins, learning losses, and tactical wizardry.
Skill & Achievements
With a peak blitz rating touching a formidable 2571 in May 2025, fitod is no stranger to fierce competition. Their rapid and bullet performances are equally impressive, climbing to ratings of 2384 and 2452 respectively. This multi-time control prowess shows a flexibility and speed that few can match without resorting to a bit of wizardry (or just insanely good mouse control).
Playing Style & Personality
fitod's style is a careful blend of calculated endurance and tactical brilliance. Averaging about 78 moves per win in highly tactical battles, this player shows a patient but relentless nature. An impressive 85% comeback rate proves that even when the chips are down, fitod refuses to quit—probably mumbling “Not today!” while plotting the next clever knight maneuver.
They are known for a very high endgame frequency (over 85%), meaning if the game drags on, fitod is the one you'd want holding the clock. And given an early resignation rate of just about half a percent, quitting isn't really in their vocabulary.
Favorites & Openings
In blitz, fitod has a secret weapon named "Top Secret," which he plays over 1200 times with just over a 51% win rate—clearly this 'secret' might be the ability to confuse opponents enough to gain the upper hand. He also dabbles with classic openings like the Sicilian Defense in various sharp lines, London System, and the Kings Gambit Declined, proving both traditional and daring.
War Stories
Facing opponents ranging from “laico” to “chateaulefish,” and with a staggering 627 blitz wins against just 511 losses, fitod is a force. Notably, some rivals have never tasted defeat (looking at you, alekcaissa and johnwr with a 100% loss record against fitod), while others put up a dance of sweat and tears before finally succumbing.
The longest winning streak? A juicy 14 games, followed by a reminder to everyone that even fitod sometimes gets a cold shower with a 7-game losing streak (hey, nobody’s perfect, not even grandmasters). Currently, there is a slight wobble with a 1-game losing streak, but knowing fitod, a comeback is brewing faster than a lightning-fast queen sacrifice.
Best Moments: The Latest Glorious Win
In a recent bullet brawl, fitod triumphed with a stylish win over "wonderknight64," playing a Sicilian Defense Classical Variation. The game dazzled with sharp moves and ended in a resignation, leaving spectators wondering if anyone else could stand the heat.
View a snippet of the final game moves
1. e4 c5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. Nf3 d6 4. d4 cxd4 5. Nxd4 Nf6 6. Nxc6 bxc6 7. Bd3 e5 8. O-O Bg4
9. f4 Bxd1 10. Rxd1 exf4 11. Kh1 Be7 12. Bxf4 O-O 13. e5 Nd5 14. Nxd5 cxd5 15. Be2 dxe5
16. Bxe5 Bf6 17. Bg3 Bxb2 18. Rab1 Bc3 19. Bf3 Rb8 20. Rxb8 Qxb8 21. Bxb8 Rxb8 22. Bxd5 Kf8
23. Bb3 a5 24. g3 f6 25. Kg2 Be5 26. Rd7 h5 27. Rf7+ Ke8 28. Rxg7 Rd8 29. Rh7 Rd2+ 30. Kh3 h4
31. Rxh4 Ke7 32. Kg4 Kd6 33. Kf5 Rf2+ 34. Kg6 Rf1 35. Ra4 Bc3 36. Rc4 Be5 37. Ra4 Bc3
38. h4 Rg1 39. g4 Bb4 40. h5 Rxg4+ 41. Kh6 Bd2+ 42. Kh7 Rh4 43. Kg6 Rxa4 44. Bxa4 Ke5
45. h6 f5 46. h7 f4 47. h8=Q+ 1-0
Off the Board
When not busy plotting chess domination, Juan Pablo might be strategizing on the best coffee-to-chess-move ratio or secretly composing the ultimate chess pun.
In summary: fitod is a grand tactician with a serious appetite for long fights and thrilling finishes—watch this space because the best moves are yet to come.