Horacio Saldaño dayer: The International Master with a Blitz Flair
Known online by the intriguing handle frazier69, Horacio Saldaño dayer is a titled chess player who proudly holds the title of International Master awarded by FIDE. His journey through the intricate world of chess puzzles has been marked by both tenacity and a penchant for fast-paced blitz battles that leave opponents dazzled and sometimes dizzy.
Rating Highlights and Chess Style
Horacio’s blitz rating has seen a meteoric rise since 2019, peaking impressively at 2578 in March 2021 — that's a grandmaster-esque frenzy of moves in rapid-fire time control! His rapid rating, while a bit more modest at 1447, shows his versatility across formats, although blitz is clearly where he shines.
With an aggressive but calculated playing style, Horacio demonstrates an 84.76% endgame frequency, showing he loves to dance deep into the finale rather than resigning early. Yet early resignation sneaks in just under 1% of his games—because even an IM knows when to throw in the towel to save his brain cells.
Blitz Battles and Statistics
Horacio’s keyboard has witnessed hundreds of frenetic blitz clashes: 760 games in the "Top Secret" opening book alone, yielding a solid 48.55% win rate. This proves that not only is he a quick thinker, but he's also sly with his opening repertoire.
His longest winning streak? A mighty 8 games. On the flip side, his longest losing streak matches this feat at 8 games — a reminder that chess is a rollercoaster, not a hamster wheel. Currently, Horacio is humbly resetting with no winning streak, plotting his next blitz spree.
Not Just A Number: Memorable Traits and Quirks
- Average moves per win hover around 77 — certainly no bullet rush, but enough for a good mental workout.
- Comes roaring back after setbacks with an 84.55% comeback rate, proving resilience is his middle name.
- His best time to play? Funny enough, 14:00 — the early afternoon blitz showdown that probably pairs well with a cup of coffee.
- Watch out if you meet him on a Monday, when his win rate reaches nearly 60%, but maybe avoid Thursday afternoons — the struggle is real there!
Memorable Victories
One of Horacio’s remarkable recent wins came in a game employing the King's Indian Attack (ECO A07), where he navigated complex middlegame tactics to outmaneuver his opponent on time. Checkmate or resignation? Both frequent endings in his blitz repertoire, though he has a knack for winning on time, showing a blend of strategic pressure and clock savvy.
The Opponent Mix
Horacio has a colorful cast of rivals, with frequent clashes against players like lnkavalenya (19 games) and rz0 (18 games). His win ratios vary wildly from flawless 100% wins against numerous foes to some tough nuts cracking zero percent. But all in all, he is a formidable adversary who never fails to keep the board sizzling.
Final Thoughts
Horacio Saldaño dayer epitomizes the spirit of competitive and fast-paced chess. An International Master with a blitz sword and a playful spirit, his games are as unpredictable as his usernames. Whether he’s finessing a comeback or grinding a slow endgame, Horacio reminds us that in chess, as in life, it’s how you play the game — and how you handle the clock — that truly counts.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Леонид Каваленя | 8W / 10L / 1D | |
| Enamul Hossain | 9W / 9L / 0D | |
| magician1412 | 6W / 8L / 3D | |
| Armando Lopez | 9W / 2L / 0D | |
| Eric Kurtz | 4W / 5L / 1D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2502 | |||
| 2022 | 2491 | |||
| 2021 | 2566 | |||
| 2020 | 2449 | 1447 | ||
| 2019 | 2147 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3W / 0L / 0D | 2W / 1L / 0D | 65.0 |
| 2022 | 13W / 11L / 3D | 10W / 16L / 2D | 93.7 |
| 2021 | 46W / 39L / 8D | 47W / 38L / 9D | 88.2 |
| 2020 | 121W / 105L / 26D | 120W / 114L / 17D | 85.1 |
| 2019 | 4W / 1L / 0D | 3W / 2L / 0D | 79.9 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 29 | 18 | 10 | 1 | 62.1% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 25 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 40.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 21 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 42.9% |
| English Opening: Agincourt Defense | 21 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 52.4% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 18 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 38.9% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 16 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 37.5% |
| French Defense: Winawer Variation, Advance Variation | 15 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Czech Defense | 14 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 35.7% |
| Australian Defense | 14 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 35.7% |
| Sicilian Defense | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 8 | 0 |
| Losing | 8 | 1 |