Grandmaster Roberto Mogranzini
Roberto Mogranzini, known in the chess world as GM_RobertoMogranzini, is a formidable Grandmaster with a flair for blitz battles and a penchant for crafty openings. Over the years, Roberto has danced across thousands of chessboards, juggling his pieces with the precision of a concert pianist and the unpredictability of a mischievous cat.
Rating and Style
His peak blitz rating soared to an impressive 2765 in May 2025, proving he’s no stranger to high-pressure, rapid-fire games. Bullet and rapid ratings also showcase his versatility with a blistering bullet peak of 2711 and solid rapid play peaking at 2203. Roberto’s games often extend into intricate endgames, as he has an unusually high 83% endgame frequency—because surrendering early is simply not his style. He prefers battles that test stamina and skill, averaging around 80 moves in victories.
Playing Personality
Despite an early resignation rate of less than 1%, Roberto’s resilience is evident with an exceptional 88% comeback rate when trailing, making him the ultimate underdog tale in every game. Fair warning: his tilt factor of 11 means he occasionally grumbles at the pieces when things don’t go his way—but hey, even GMs need to vent!
Favorite Openings
Among his signature moves in blitz, Roberto enjoys the mysterious Top Secret opening—but when he’s feeling classical, the Sicilian Defense and its French Variation keep opponents on their toes. His bullet games reveal a fondness for aggressive lines like the Closed Sicilian Defense Traditional Line and Old Benoni Defense, where he shows a striking 75-80% win rate—talk about pressure!
Recent Battles
In his latest games, Roberto has suffered and triumphed with equal passion. His recent win against an opponent known as the_risk_taker100 ended with a masterful resignation from the adversary after a Sicilian Defense French Variation encounter that lasted 37 moves. Meanwhile, a tough loss showed that even a Grandmaster's kingdom can be toppled—reminding us all that chess is a game of endless challenges.
Fun Facts
- Has played over 11,000 blitz games—enough to fill a small library of checkmated notebooks.
- His best time to storm the battlefield? Around 1 PM when his tactical awareness is at its peak.
- Sometimes his pieces move faster than his opponents’ reactions—bullet chess fans beware!
Whether he’s dazzling with a rapid queen's gambit or blitzing through a bullet frenzy, GM Roberto Mogranzini remains a tough opponent to crack and a beloved chess character who blends skill with a dash of unpredictability and humor.