Edgardo Carreras

Edgardo Carreras (gardyor)

Edgardo Carreras, known in the chess world as gardyor, is a relentless blitz warrior whose chess journey is a rollercoaster of tactics, triumphs, and the occasional puzzling time trouble.

Rating and Style

Peaking with a blitz rating of 1678 in October 2016 and a bullet high of 1489 in mid-2020, Edgardo has spent years battling on the 64 squares, showing a penchant for early resignations only 0.7% of the time (showing a stubborn streak for fighting till the checkmate!). His games usually stretch to 66 moves on wins, proving he's not a sucker for shortcuts, while losses tend to drag on a bit longer, at around 72 moves – maybe he's just making sure the opponent earns that victory!

With a notable 76% frequency in endgames, Edgardo’s chess style is less about swift checkmates and more about strategic endurance, often gripping the battle till the bitter end.

Favorite Openings

Edgardo dances through the Italian Game with considerable flair, with nearly 50% success out of 750 games. But he's no one-trick pony – the Philidor Defense is actually his best-performing weapon with a 53% win rate, solid and steady as a rock. He's also played over 500 games featuring the Scandinavian Defense variations, with a respectable 47-49% win range in several lines. If there’s a Sicilian on the board, you can bet Edgardo has met it more than a few times, toggling between the Old Sicilian and Open Sicilian variations.

Psychological Dance and Timing

Beware, opponents! Edgardo has a tilt factor of 12 — not quite zen, but definitely resilient. His best time of day to play is 8 a.m., suggesting he wakes up not just for coffee, but also to crush pawns. He enjoys a comeback rate of 81%, so when things look grim, don't count him out; Edgardo somehow pulls the proverbial rabbits out of the hat, often clawing back victories.

Interestingly, he plays his sharpest chess late at night and early morning hours, with peak win rates around 21:00 to 23:00 and even an impressive 100% win rate at 8 a.m. (The early bird catches the rook!).

Recent Battles

In one of his latest triumphs on July 30, 2022, Edgardo orchestrated a dazzling checkmate against leodanysatencio using the French Defense Knight Variation. With precise maneuvers culminating in a swift Re8#, he demonstrated both tactical flair and impeccable timing. However, even the best have their off days; his most recent loss was due to a timing blunder against Make-a-Move, proving time management is sometimes the true king on the board.

Fun Facts

• Edgardo’s longest winning streak: 11 games in a row – making him the grandmaster of momentum.
• His longest losing streak: a humbling 12 games – even knights fall sometimes.
• Known to play strong comebacks after losing material, Edgardo’s tenacity keeps fans glued to their screens.
• A lifetime blitz player with a near-even war record: 7,211 wins to 7,271 losses, plus 521 draws – proof a true fighter never quits.

In a nutshell, Edgardo "gardyor" Carreras is a tenacious combatant of the online chess realm, bringing energy, endurance, and an unyielding passion for the game. Whether punishing weak pawns or cleverly navigating tricky endgames, watch out – he may just have a trick up his sleeve (or a piece en prise that lures you in)!