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PEDRO NAVARRO PEREZ

formigues Since 2015 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟♟♟
51.0%- 43.3%- 5.7%
Blitz 2099
8574W 7476L 819D
Rapid 2372
5970W 4865L 815D

PEDRO NAVARRO PEREZ — Chess Profile

Pedro Navarro Perez, also known online as formigues, is a relentless chess player best known for his Rapid games. He is a high-volume competitor who loves long, fighting battles and often grinds opponents down in the endgame. Pedro combines aggressive opening choices with deep endgame play, which makes him entertaining to face and difficult to finish off.

Preferred time control: Rapid. Peak Rapid rating: 2402 (2026-02-03) and a peak Blitz rating of 2335 (2019-05-23).

Career Highlights

  • Thousands of rated games across Rapid and Blitz, with a particularly heavy Rapid schedule since 2020.
  • Longest winning streak: 23 games, a testament to form and momentum.
  • Not afraid of long fights, average decisive game length is over 72 moves and endgames appear in over 83% of his games.
  • Regular improving trend visible across recent seasons. Quick visual:
    Rapid Rating236822672166206519642020: 19972021: 22502022: 21502023: 22182024: 23112025: 23172026: 23352020202120222023202420252026

Playing Style and Habits

Pedro is an endgame specialist who prefers to steer complicated middlegames into technical, long endings. He rarely resigns early and has an unusually high comeback ability.

  • Endgame frequency: high, often outplays opponents in long positions.
  • Avg moves per win: about 73, avg moves per loss: about 79.
  • Comeback rate: excellent, with a strong record after material losses.
  • Best time of day to play: early morning, around 07:00, but he also scores well in evening sessions.
  • Psychology: modest tilt factor, but great resilience after setbacks.

Opening Preferences

Pedro favors sharp and sometimes offbeat openings. He plays a mix of trickery and sound systems depending on color and time control.

Rapid (favorites)

  • Amar Gambit, a go-to attacking choice as White, win rate above 56% — Amar Gambit
  • Czech Defense, a solid Black weapon with over 52% win rate — Czech Defense
  • French Defense, a reliable source of counterplay and strong results — French Defense
  • Sicilian variations including Alapin and Four Knights lines for dynamic play — Sicilian Defense

Blitz (favorites)

  • Amar Gambit remains a frequent pick in Blitz, used to unsettle opponents quickly.
  • Czech Defense and some hypermodern replies make up a large portion of his Black repertoire.

Memorable Opponents and Records

Pedro has faced many regular opponents over the years. He keeps detailed rivalries and often plays the same names repeatedly.

  • Most-played opponent: enricotripoli, 56 games, record 28-27-1. See opponent profile: enricotripoli
  • Strong head-to-head: manoelmendes, 27 wins and 11 losses.
  • Other frequent rivals include huseiin, frenchpawn and fishpuppy55.

A sample notable game for replay and study: Epic Win

Fun Facts and Interactive Content

  • Pedro likes long games, so bring your patience and a thermos of coffee.
  • He has a playful streak, often trying the Amar Gambit to spice things up.
  • Try this short PGN to see a typical Pedro middlegame transition:
  • Want to challenge him in Rapid? Mention Rapid in your message and he will likely accept.

Quick Stats Snapshot

  • Total Rapid wins: 5,843, losses: 4,745, draws: 798.
  • Total Blitz wins: 8,524, losses: 7,436, draws: 813.
  • Longest winning streak: 23. Current losing streak: 3.
  • Strength adjusted win rate, Rapid: about 48.5%.

Want to follow Pedro?

If you study openings like the Amar Gambit or enjoy long endgames, Pedro Navarro Perez is a great player to watch. Use the interactive chart and PGN above for training notes, and check opponent pages for common lines. For a playful practice match, challenge him in Rapid.

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