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.
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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| bonblobliqr1 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| Vedant P Kumbakonam | 0W / 2L / 0D | |
| endgame_learning | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| Tran Khanh Phuong Vo, 11 years old | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| literally_i_drive | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| blunderingmyself | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| aryahulk123 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| rialguefor | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| shots-fired | 1W / 1L / 0D | |
| ctwdream22 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Graham Horobetz | 16W / 21L / 2D | |
| Leo Bispo | 20W / 15L / 0D | |
| Mark Kotliar | 24W / 9L / 1D | |
| Nicolas De La Colina | 13W / 17L / 4D | |
| alicequin2 | 11W / 12L / 1D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2699 | 2711 | ||
| 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 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 260W / 248L / 40D | 252W / 260L / 36D | 81.2 |
| 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 | 123 | 66 | 52 | 5 | 53.7% |
| Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense | 121 | 59 | 49 | 13 | 48.8% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 109 | 56 | 47 | 6 | 51.4% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 103 | 53 | 44 | 6 | 51.5% |
| Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation | 101 | 59 | 37 | 5 | 58.4% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 90 | 49 | 36 | 5 | 54.4% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 84 | 40 | 36 | 8 | 47.6% |
| Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon | 84 | 47 | 33 | 4 | 56.0% |
| QGD: 4.Nf3 | 75 | 43 | 29 | 3 | 57.3% |
| Amazon Attack | 73 | 40 | 30 | 3 | 54.8% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 136 | 78 | 45 | 13 | 57.4% |
| Scotch Game | 91 | 49 | 33 | 9 | 53.9% |
| Amazon Attack | 88 | 42 | 46 | 0 | 47.7% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 72 | 32 | 31 | 9 | 44.4% |
| Czech Defense | 72 | 41 | 26 | 5 | 56.9% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 68 | 29 | 35 | 4 | 42.6% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 64 | 35 | 27 | 2 | 54.7% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation | 62 | 25 | 34 | 3 | 40.3% |
| Modern | 62 | 27 | 33 | 2 | 43.5% |
| Sicilian Defense | 61 | 35 | 23 | 3 | 57.4% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Vienna Gambit: 3...d5 4.exd5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Gruenfeld: Classical Exchange, 10.Be3 Bg4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Australian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Four Knights Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Closed, Breyer Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 17 | 6 |
| Losing | 10 | 0 |