International Master Rodolfo "Garbaranza" Garbarino
Rodolfo Garbarino, better known in the online chess circles as Garbaranza, is a witty International Master who has navigated the complex battlefield of 64 squares with both style and substance. Awarded the prestigious IM title by FIDE, Rodolfo’s chess journey is a testament to dedication, resilience, and a pinch of mystery—his favorite openings remain top secret, and quite frankly, he likes to keep his opponents guessing.
Rating Rollercoaster with a Steady Climb
Since bursting onto the blitz scene in 2017 with a modest rating around 1950, Rodolfo skyrocketed to an impressive peak of 2528 in blitz by 2024, proving he not only lurks in the shadows of online arenas but dominates them. His rapid and bullet performances echo similar success, consistently maintaining ratings near 2400 and above. Daily chess? Well, with an undefeated streak and no losses on record, Rodolfo clearly treats that mode like a Sunday stroll rather than a gritty match.
Playing Style & Preferences
Garbaranza is known for his strong endgame skills, engaging in thoughtful battles that can last an average of over 60 moves per win. The patience of a saint coupled with a tactical awareness worthy of a spy thriller, he’s famous for comebacks and an uncanny ability to win after losing a piece—100% win rate in those scenarios!
Beware if you catch him with the white pieces: a stellar 75% win rate means starting first is often like handing him half a point on a silver platter.
Records & Rivalries
With an astounding tally of over 3,900 blitz games played, boasting nearly 2,700 wins, Garbaranza has brutally bested opponents worldwide—though a few have managed to sneak a draw or two. Some rivals, like “hyrulehopelight” and “juanchacon1,” have found no mercy with a 100% loss record at their hands. On the other hand, “99david88” is someone Rodolfo just can’t seem to crack yet.
Fun Facts & Trivia
- Longest winning streak: 24 games – that’s more consistent than most Netflix binge marathons.
- Rated games played over the years peak at an astonishing over 1,000 blitz games in 2024 alone.
- Psychological tilt? Rodolfo’s tilt factor is a mere 6, meaning he’s mostly calm under pressure—until someone runs out of coffee.
- Known to resign early only 0.68% of the time– he’s stubbornly optimistic, or just hates wasting good pawns.
Whether he’s blitzing through the afternoon or grinding long, tactical rapid bouts late at night, Rodolfo "Garbaranza" Garbarino continues to be a fascinating blend of chess mastery and enigmatic charm—play him if you dare, but don’t be surprised if you end up as just another chapter in his checkered saga.