Alfonso Llorente Zaro (aka Fonsofan)
Title: International Master (FIDE)
Alfonso Llorente Zaro, known online as Fonsofan, is a formidable International Master whose blitz and bullet ratings zoom around the 2800s, rivaling spaceship warp speeds. Rumor has it Alfonso’s fingers move faster than his thoughts—though don't be fooled; his mind is always three moves ahead.
Playing Strength & Style
- Blitz Peak Rating: 2865 (2024)
- Bullet Peak Rating: 2884 (2025)
- Rapid Peak Rating: 1966 (Limited data)
- Average Moves Per Win: ~81 — turns out, Alfonso enjoys the long, dramatic drama of chess rather than quick knockouts.
- Endgame Specialist: With an 82.43% endgame frequency, Alfonso’s games are often decided deep in the trenches where pawns become heroes.
- Tactical Wizardry: Boasts a stunning 100% win rate after losing a piece, proving that surrender is not in his vocabulary. His comeback rate? A mind-boggling 91.34%!
Record & Stats
With over 3,000 wins in blitz and bullet combined, Alfonso plays a weighty number of games – around 6,000 – against a galaxy of opponents. The longest winning streak? A legendary 43 games, though currently his winning streak rests at a modest zero, suggesting he’s plotting something big for next rounds.
Favorite Opponents
Alfonso's record shines brilliantly against challengers like dr_absolutecarnage and paulmorphy837 with perfect 100% win rates, though “humpilumpi” seems to be his kryptonite (0% win rate there!).
Psychological Quirks
Our IM has a tilt factor of 9, meaning he sometimes wobbles under pressure, but never lets it stop him from fighting back fiercely. Rated games can be tougher by about 24% than casual ones, which only sharpens his competitive spirit.
When to Challenge Alfonso
If you're brave enough to test Alfonso's mettle, consider challenging him between hours 0-2 AM or around 10-12 PM, when his win rate spikes above 54%. Just don’t expect him to resign early; early resignations account for just 1.05% of his games—he likes to see the fireworks.
In short, Alfonso Llorente Zaro is a chess dynamo fueled by relentless energy, razor-sharp tactics, and the patience of a saint in long endgames. Face him if you dare, but be prepared for an epic struggle!