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Horacio Saldaño dayer IM

Username: frazier69

Location: Argentina

Playing Since: 2019-05-13 (Inactive)

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Rapid: 2450
0W / 1L / 0D
Blitz: 2502
365W / 325L / 64D

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
Rating by Year2019202020212022202425662147YearRatingBlitz

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