Allan Arriada - FIDE Master Extraordinaire
Meet Allan Arriada, better known in chess circles as Gattass, a formidable contender who proudly holds the title of FIDE Master. Allan’s chess journey is a rollercoaster of nerve-wracking blunders, brilliant comebacks, and a mountain of blitz games that would make even the fastest grandmasters’ heads spin.
Rating and Style
Allan reached a peak blitz rating of an impressive 2552 in early 2019, showing exceptional prowess in lightning-fast games. His bullet peak was a snappy 2387, proving his fingers move as fast as his mind. Not one to shy away from different paces, Allan also boasts a rapid peak of 1990, adding a dash of classical finesse to his play.
Allan's playing style is a curious blend of resilience and subtlety. His comeback rate clocks in at a jaw-dropping 87.59%, meaning no position is too lost for this fighter. However, beware the tilt factor of 13 – Allan admits that even the best have their off days (and sometimes off hours, with the best play surprisingly at 2:00 AM!).
Opening Wizardry
When it comes to openings, Allan has a special fondness for the Sicilian Defense Najdorf and the Closed Sicilian Grand Prix Attack, with win rates of about 41% and 50% respectively. He also excels with the Old Benoni Defense, where his success rate nudges just over 54%. A versatile player, Allan mixes it up with various Indian and English openings, showing a well-rounded repertoire.
Game Highlights
One of the freshest victories on record features a tense battle on the English Opening, where Allan’s precise play and flawless endgame technique led to a clean win against a worthy opponent, dumbdonkey22. It was a game filled with queenside action and resourceful tactical shots, culminating in a well-earned time victory.
But every chess hero has their defeats. Allan faced some tough moments against opponents like PapaiFael and FastFaun, reminding us that even FIDE Masters occasionally meet the king’s gambit of life... lost on time and on nerves. Still, each defeat is a lesson, and Gattass is nothing if not a student of the game.
Stats to Brag About
- Blitz Career Record: Over 2,584 wins in more than 5,419 games. That’s a lot of coffee and brainpower!
- Bullet Record: 160 wins out of 297 games. Fast and furious!
- Rapid Games: Fewer, but Allan still manages a positive score.
- Longest Winning Streak: A fierce 12 games in a row, proving real streaky magic.
- Longest Losing Streak: Only 13 - because even superheroes have bad days.
The Legend Behind the Username
Known online as Gattass, Allan embodies a chess warrior with tactical awareness so sharp it slices through defenses like a Gattass feline through laser pointers. Always ready to adapt and strike, Allan’s games reflect an ever-evolving mindset and a dedication that chess purists can appreciate and casual fans can respect (or marvel at with bewilderment).
In summary, Allan Arriada is not just a FIDE Master; he is a blitz beast, a bullet sprinter, and a rapid tactician with a heart full of passion and a brain wired for checkmate.
Keep an eye out for Gattass – the chessboard is his jungle, and every game is a hunt.