Christopher Leonel Garzón Zapatanga
Known online as GarzonChristopher08, Christopher Leonel Garzón Zapatanga is a formidable chess player who proudly holds the title of FIDE Master. His journey through the ranks of the chess world is nothing short of impressive, showcasing a blend of tactical brilliance and resilience.
Christopher's bullet rating has soared from a humble 1386 in 2020 to an astonishing peak of 2378 in 2025 — talk about speed chess mastery! His blitz and rapid performances are equally stunning, often hovering above the 2000-mark echelon, with a blitz high rating of 2170 in 2021 and a rapid peak at 2100. Clearly, this is a player who knows how to keep the clock running and the pressure on.
With over 400 blitz games and a win rate near 63%, Christopher's style is aggressive yet calculated — his longest winning streak of 13 games confirms that once he’s on a roll, good luck trying to stop him. His ability to bounce back is almost superhero-level with a 93.6% comeback rate and a 100% win rate after losing a piece. In short, if Christopher loses a knight, expect your victory to vanish faster than you can say "checkmate."
Whether wielding the white pieces with a 63.81% success rate or defending black with a strong 62.36%, Christopher’s endgame strategy keeps opponents nervously flipping through their move books. With an average game length nearing 80 moves, his matches are a classic battle of endurance and wits — you better pack a snack if you want to watch one live!
Off the board, Christopher's psychological grit is noteworthy. His tilt factor sits at a modest 8, proving he can keep his cool when the chess gods throw curveballs. Fun fact: his favorite hours to rack up wins are early evenings, between 17:00 and 19:00, when apparently his chess brain is firing on all cylinders.
In the vast world of online opponents, Christopher has quite a fanciful list of nemeses and frequent foes — some he dominates completely, others remain his occasional puzzle. But one thing's for sure: with every game, he writes another chapter in what might just be the next legendary chess saga.
Whether you’re a fan, a rival, or just a curious onlooker, keep an eye on GarzonChristopher08. His journey is as thrilling as a well-executed queen sacrifice — and just as unforgettable!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| ulloaleandr02011 | 9W / 7L / 6D | |
| aksmg | 9W / 5L / 7D | |
| pianchichemiyamu2008 | 10W / 5L / 2D | |
| castillothomas200302 | 4W / 6L / 2D | |
| matias_guerrero | 7W / 3L / 2D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2378 | 2347 | ||
| 2022 | 2216 | 1666 | ||
| 2021 | 2156 | 2008 | 2061 | 1666 |
| 2020 | 2064 | 2121 | 1957 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6W / 2L / 0D | 6W / 0L / 0D | 76.0 |
| 2022 | 5W / 6L / 0D | 5W / 7L / 0D | 55.1 |
| 2021 | 63W / 38L / 19D | 69W / 32L / 15D | 85.2 |
| 2020 | 159W / 47L / 20D | 144W / 62L / 18D | 83.2 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense | 29 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 34.5% |
| Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Accelerated Dragon | 26 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 61.5% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 26 | 20 | 6 | 0 | 76.9% |
| Benko Gambit | 24 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 50.0% |
| French Defense: Advance Variation | 21 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 66.7% |
| East Indian Defense | 21 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 57.1% |
| Scotch Game | 19 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 63.2% |
| Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack | 16 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 81.2% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 15 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 33.3% |
| Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit | 15 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 66.7% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Defense | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Czech Defense | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 80.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 88.9% |
| Amar Gambit | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 85.7% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 42.9% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 85.7% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 20.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Australian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Scotch Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 72.7% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 77.8% |
| Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maróczy Bind | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 66.7% |
| Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 83.3% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 60.0% |
| Modern | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 40.0% |
| Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
| English Opening: King's English Variation, Botvinnik System | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| East Indian Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 13 | 1 |
| Losing | 8 | 0 |