Overview
Horacio Pereyra (horpereyra17) is a National Master known for a roller‑coaster rise and a soft spot for adrenaline — otherwise known as Blitz chess. With a National Master title in his pocket and a knack for long, grinding games, Horacio has become a recognizable name on fast time controls. Fans and foes alike remember him for resilient comebacks, theatrical endgames and the occasional heroic blunder.
Preferred time control: Blitz. Peak Blitz performance: 2525 (2025-08-12).
Playing style & strengths
- Blitz specialist: strong tactical vision and an impressive comeback rate (83% recovery after a setback).
- Endgame grinder: high endgame frequency and long average decisive games (often >60 moves).
- Psychology and resilience: low early‑resignation rate and notable ability to win after losing material (comeback instincts).
- Time patterns: often dangerous in the mornings and late afternoons — a natural early bird with surprise night wins.
Favorite openings & repertoire highlights
Horacio leans into dynamic and slightly offbeat lines that favor practical chances and chaos over dry theory. He’s a known practitioner of the following:
- Amazon Attack and its Siberian sub‑ideas — a frequent source of winning games.
- Australian Defense — reliable and surprisingly successful in Blitz.
- Scandinavian Defense — a personal pet line with a very healthy win rate when it lands.
- Modern Defense and flexible setups to steer games into unfamiliar territory.
Achievements & notable runs
- Known for a longest winning streak of 13 games — a run that had opponents checking their clocks twice.
- Strong recent form across 2024–2025 on Blitz: steady upward trend and sustained activity. See a compact trend below:
- Reliable performer in long games: average moves per win ~67, per loss ~82 — Horacio rarely surrenders early.
Rivalries & a sample game
Frequent opponents include notable usernames such as dave-86, sadamseemab and Nisha Mohota. Horacio has excellent records against several regulars and enjoys turning familiar pairings into tactical contests.
- Most played opponent: dave-86 (8 games; strong positive record).
- Famous Blitz nemesis: simplydevina — matches tend to be short and decisive.
Sample game (viewer placeholder):
Fun facts & closing
- Nickname idea: “The Blitz Barber” — he trims time on the clock and occasionally hairline defenses.
- Average decisive game length and love of long games make him both exciting to watch and frustrating to beat.
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Whether you call him Horacio or horpereyra17, expect entertaining chess — and the occasional dramatic comeback. Challenge with caution (and a fresh increment).