Roberto Rojas

Roberto Rojas - Chess Virtuoso aka Forex144

Roberto Rojas, better known in the digital chess circles as forex144, is a blitz maestro with a knack for turning chaos into checkmates. Over a decade-long journey through the electrifying world of blitz chess, he has refined his skills, climbing the rating ladder to a peak of 2331 in May 2023—a rating that would make many grandmasters blink twice.

Starting out modestly in 2013 with a blitz rating around 1600 and a rather modest bullet rating of 872 (apparently blitz suits him better than the eyebrow-raising frenzy of bullet), Roberto's passion for rapid fire chess has seen him play nearly 23,000 blitz games, boasting over 11,600 wins. That’s a win nearly every 2 games in a format known for unpredictability and speed-induced blunders—a true testament to his quick wit and tactical foresight.

Opening Choices: The Tactical Playbook

Forex144 loves to dance with the Pirc Defense, having employed it in over 2,000 games and winning nearly half of them. But his repertoire is far from one-trick: he’s well-versed in the London System, Caro-Kann Defense, and even the intricacies of the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation, where he sports a respectable winning rate above 53%. Opening preparation? Check!

Playing Style and Personality

Roberto’s style merges patience with an eye for the dramatic. Maintaining an average game length around 77 moves, he’s no speedster who rushes to premature conclusions—though he does have a penchant for strategic resilience, boasting a comeback rate north of 84%. When the going gets tough, forex144 gets going.

His psychological game is equally fascinating: a tilt factor of 13 suggests he’s human enough to feel the pressure but keeps his cool better than most. When asked about his best time to play, he quipped, “Midnight tricks and tactical kicks,” underscored by a subtle data-backed win rate peak around 0:00 hours.

Recent Battles and Epic Encounters

His latest recorded triumph was a delightful checkmate delivered on June 4, 2025, swiftly dispatching opponents with methodical precision. But beware! The losses, including a recent time scramble defeat, remind us even Roberto can have those “Oops, blundered everything” moments—something every mortal chess player experiences.

Not Just a Number

Behind the username lies a warrior who’s shared the board with thousands, from casual to formidable foes, and emerged victorious more often than not. With an overall blitz win rate hovering a comfortable 52%, and mastery over defenses that leave many scratching their heads, Roberto Rojas is the chess player who’s as fun as he is formidable.

Whether it’s a friendly blitz game or a high-stakes online duel, forex144 brings both brain and bravado. So next time you face him, remember: that username hides a sharp mind and a deadly rook-eyed gaze—after all, in Roberto’s world, “Checkmate” isn’t just a word; it’s a way of life!