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Humberto L. Blanco Ronquillo IM

Username: hblanco

Playing Since: 2014-08-29 (Active)

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Daily: 1567
3W / 2L / 3D
Rapid: 2118
7W / 9L / 7D
Blitz: 2810
2341W / 1862L / 320D
Bullet: 2815
1484W / 1327L / 174D

Humberto L. Blanco Ronquillo – International Master Extraordinaire

Meet Humberto L. Blanco Ronquillo, affectionately known in chess circles as hblanco. An International Master titleholder from FIDE, Humberto has turned the 64 squares into his personal playground — sometimes a battlefield, sometimes a stage for tactical wizardry. If chess were an Olympic sport, Humberto would definitely be bringing home the gold... or at least a very fancy silver medal.

Chess Career Highlights

Humberto’s blitz rating has dazzled fans and foes alike, hitting a peak of an astonishing 2780 in October 2024. Rumor has it he once blitzed so fast his opponents still blinked in surprise after the game ended. His bullet rating peaked at a phenomenal 2816, proving he's the Usain Bolt of fast chess moves — if Usain Bolt moved pawns instead of winning sprints.

Though rapid games have been more of a secondary dance, Humberto’s quick thinking in blitz and bullet has earned him a reputation for outmaneuvering even the most stubborn adversaries. And when it comes to daily chess, his record shows a patient strategist who prefers slow and steady victories over flashing tactics.

Playing Style and Personality

Known for a staggering 87.63% comeback rate, Humberto never throws in the towel early—even if the position looks grim. His opponents often find themselves tangled in endgames lasting an average of 79 moves, a true testament to his endurance and relentless focus. Early resignation? Not in his playbook (only 0.88%!). This is a player who believes every pawn is worth fighting for, every minor slip can be a great recovery, and every game is a story worth continuing.

On the psychological front, Humberto’s tilt factor sits comfortably at 9—meaning he might get a little annoyed losing a game, but he’s typically back at it with a vengeance by the next. His best time to play? Morning hours around 9 AM, when his brain is fresh and pawns are plenty.

Memorable Matches

Humberto’s most recent wins are masterclasses in patience and precision. One game saw him decisively winning on time with a Ruy Lopez Morphy Defense that left the competition rooting for a timeout more than a comeback. Another ended with a thrilling checkmate scenario showing his deep understanding of positional chess.

Statistics by the Numbers

  • Total Blitz Wins: 2,104 games (52.23% win rate using his secret opening)
  • Bullet Mastery: 847 wins, with a peak rating nearing 2816
  • Longest Winning Streak: 17 consecutive wins (talk about momentum!)
  • Playing Against Opponents: Some rivals seem to fear him more than their own clocks, with perfect win records versus players like quattroporte300 and xeniya2005.

In Closing

Whether it’s a lightning bullet game or a marathon endgame, Humberto L. Blanco Ronquillo combines tenacity, tactfulness, and a healthy dose of chess humor — probably groaning at the trillionth exchange sacrifice but still smiling inside. For fans, he’s a reminder that chess is as much about heart as it is about mind. For opponents, well... better bring your best opening book, because hblanco never stops pressing.


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Recent Blitz Performance Highlights

Humberto, your recent blitz games show a strong grasp of complex opening systems and effective execution in the middlegame. You're demonstrating solid attacking skills and good awareness of tactical opportunities, leading to decisive wins even against high-rated opponents. Your confidence with a variety of opening repertoires such as the Ruy Lopez and Caro-Kann openings is evident and serves as a good foundation in your rapid play.

Strengths To Build On

  • Opening Preparation and Variety: Your experience with multiple opening lines like the Ruy Lopez and Caro-Kann Defense gives you flexibility and adaptability early in the game.
  • Tactical Awareness: The ability to spot and capitalize on tactical shots is reflected in several recent games where you converted complex positions into wins.
  • Endgame Technique: Your wins show good technique in converting advantages, especially in simplified endings with active pieces.
  • Consistency: Maintaining a positive rating change and steady win rate of over 50% against strong blitz opponents highlights your consistent overall level.

Opportunities for Improvement

  • Time Management: Some losses could be reduced by managing your clock better in time-sensitive moments. Practice pacing your moves to avoid rushed decisions in critical positions.
  • Defensive Play: Strengthen your strategic defensive skills, as some losses stem from letting your opponent seize the initiative too early. Consider reviewing games where you lost to understand how the momentum shifted.
  • Handling Pressure in Complex Positions: Improving decision-making under severe positional or material pressure can further enhance your resilience during tactical melees.
  • Endgame Precision: While endgame play is a strength, sharpening calculation accuracy in blitz endgames can increase conversion rates even further.

General Recommendations

  • Analyze your recent losses with a focus on the critical turning points to identify recurring patterns.
  • Work on practicing faster and more reliable pattern recognition to maintain accuracy while playing under time pressure.
  • Continue to diversify your opening repertoire so you can capitalize on your strengths and avoid predictability.
  • Utilize training tools to enhance your tactical alertness and endgame knowledge, which are key in blitz formats.
  • Keep tracking your rating trend and use it to motivate steady, incremental improvement in your play.

Looking Ahead

Your recent rating trend is upward with consistent improvements over the past 6 to 12 months. Maintaining this trajectory will require continuous practice, focused analysis of your games, and refinement of your strategic decision-making. Keep emphasizing your strengths while tackling the outlined areas for growth. You’re well-positioned for higher performance levels in blitz chess.



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
Orest Vovk 0W / 3L / 0D View
budnikov_oleg 1W / 0L / 0D View
swordoftheword16 1W / 1L / 3D View
liverpool710 1W / 0L / 0D View
ayina29 4W / 2L / 2D View
username239759821 0W / 1L / 0D View
Bryle Arellano 0W / 3L / 0D View
Igor Janik 0W / 3L / 0D View
xxreformed 5W / 4L / 0D View
Denes Boros 0W / 3L / 1D View
Most Played Opponents
Graham Horobetz 16W / 21L / 2D View Games
Leo Bispo 20W / 15L / 0D View Games
Mark Kotliar 24W / 9L / 1D View Games
Nicolas De La Colina 13W / 17L / 4D View Games
Arnar Erwin Gunnarsson 12W / 14L / 0D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2806 2748 2118
2024 2750 2780 2150 1567
2023 2693 2726 2295 1689
2022 2659
2021 2628
2020 2611 2605 2223
2018 2256
2017 2406 1711
2016 2049 2428 2015
2015 2226 2230
2014 2266 2286
Rating by Year2014201520162017201820202021202220232024202528061567YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 466W / 423L / 62D 436W / 440L / 74D 82.2
2024 497W / 372L / 58D 388W / 460L / 74D 83.3
2023 182W / 110L / 23D 165W / 124L / 20D 84.8
2022 149W / 105L / 28D 153W / 106L / 15D 84.7
2021 103W / 84L / 17D 97W / 82L / 17D 79.1
2020 209W / 137L / 15D 179W / 150L / 27D 77.9
2018 1W / 4L / 0D 1W / 4L / 0D 67.4
2017 57W / 38L / 3D 40W / 41L / 10D 80.9
2016 190W / 119L / 14D 164W / 147L / 18D 75.1
2015 74W / 55L / 4D 66W / 53L / 7D 66.0
2014 110W / 49L / 7D 88W / 70L / 9D 73.2

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Slav Defense 139 75 58 6 54.0%
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense 125 65 53 7 52.0%
Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense 121 59 49 13 48.8%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 111 58 47 6 52.2%
Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation 102 59 38 5 57.8%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 97 53 38 6 54.6%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 87 43 36 8 49.4%
Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon 84 47 33 4 56.0%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 80 37 34 9 46.2%
Amazon Attack 79 43 33 3 54.4%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 4 1 2 1 25.0%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 2 0 0 2 0.0%
Scandinavian Defense 2 0 1 1 0.0%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Bishop's Opening: 3.d3 1 0 0 1 0.0%
Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon 1 0 1 0 0.0%
QGD: 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e3 1 1 0 0 100.0%
QGD: 4.Nf3 1 0 0 1 0.0%
Benoni Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 170 99 57 14 58.2%
Amazon Attack 100 44 54 2 44.0%
Scotch Game 95 51 35 9 53.7%
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense 91 39 42 10 42.9%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 85 35 45 5 41.2%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation 78 33 42 3 42.3%
Czech Defense 76 44 27 5 57.9%
Scandinavian Defense 75 42 30 3 56.0%
Modern 72 34 36 2 47.2%
Amar Gambit 68 25 38 5 36.8%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 17 0
Losing 10 1
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