Profile of Luis Eduardo Ballester Llagaria (aka GoldenShare)
Meet Luis Eduardo Ballester Llagaria, a formidable FIDE Master who dances on the 64 squares with a blend of ruthless strategy and unexpected flair. Known in the chess world by the enigmatic username GoldenShare, Luis has gifted the online chess globe with countless intense battles and brilliant plays that keep both fans and foes on the edge of their seats.
Luis isn't just any player; they are a wand-wielding tactician blessed with an 87.75% comeback rate after losing material, proving that even when the chips are down, this master never quits. Their preferred battleground is blitz chess, where they have grinded through over 14,000 games, reaching an astonishing peak blitz rating of 2751 in December 2024, a number that would make Magnus do a double take.
While blitz might be their playground, Luis shows versatility in rapid and bullet formats too, with peak ratings soaring up to 2522 and a scary 2777 respectively. One could say Luis knows how to win in all time controls, whether it’s a sprint or a marathon of mind games.
Playing Style & Signature Moves
Known for stomach-churning endgames that last an average of nearly 78 moves before victory, Luis specializes in wearing down adversaries with relentless precision. They favor opening lines of mystery too, with the “Top Secret” opening earning a respectable 47.39% win rate in blitz games. And no, it’s not a conspiracy—it’s just pure chess magic.
With a psychological tilt factor of 12, Luis balances fierce competition with just enough nerves to keep things exciting. Their best time to play? 6 in the morning — because who doesn’t want to hunt pawns before breakfast?
Recent Highlights
In a dazzling recent game against BeztDonut, Luis staged a checkmate checkmate dance finishing with a precise queen sacrifice and relentless pressure, proving that even the sweetest donuts can crumble under pressure. Of course, the path of a champion is never without its lumps — their latest loss to iggy814 showed grit and determination, with a fierce battle in the Alapin Sicilian just narrowly slipping away.
Fun Fact
Despite their dominance, Luis maintains humility and an apparent love for the mysterious and unexplored, as evidenced by their extensive use of the “Unknown Opening” in blitz, where they have played a whopping 14,274 games with a respectable 44.35% win rate. Clearly, Luis enjoys keeping opponents guessing — it’s all part of the GoldenShare charm.
Whether racking up wins or learning from losses, Luis Eduardo Ballester Llagaria remains a chess hero for those who appreciate a game played with brains, bravery, and just a dash of cheeky flair.