Cris Edgardo Ramayrat Jr.
International Master (IM_Ramayrat_pcap)
Hailing from the thrilling world of 64 squares and infinite possibilities, Cris Edgardo Ramayrat Jr., known online as IM_Ramayrat_pcap, is an International Master who plays chess like a grandmaster covertly rehearsing puzzles for a spy movie. With a peak blitz rating soaring to an impressive 2638 as of November 2023, Cris is no stranger to high-stakes adrenaline snaps and intricate combinations.
A wizard of rapid and blitz formats, Cris boasts a blitz winning rate just shy of 60%, making opponents rethink their life choices in under 10 minutes. But don't be fooled by fast moves alone—his average game length hints at a deep, methodical approach: over 74 moves on wins, proving patience is indeed a virtue. And his comeback rate? A staggering ~80%, because giving up is for amateurs.
Playing Style & Psychological Prowess
Cris's chess style features frequent endgames (81% of games reach them!) and a low early resignation rate (~5%), showing tenacity and grit. His games tend to be carefully fought battles with a healthy mix of tactical awareness—the kind that makes you blink twice before making a move. And he’s no stranger to turning a loss in material into a glorious win: his win rate after losing a piece is a respectable 57%.
When it comes to mood swings, Cris’s “tilt factor” is 27, which means even when the universe tries to conspire against his pawns, his state of mind remains cooler than a bishop’s diagonal in Antarctica. His best time of day? 5 PM sharp—apparently, that’s when the magic happens, and queens start flying.
Achievements & Stats
- Peak Blitz Rating: 2638 (Nov 2023)
- Peak Bullet Rating: 2167
- Peak Rapid Rating: 2435
- Longest Winning Streak: 18 games straight. No sweat.
- Impressive Win Record: Over 4,200 wins in blitz alone, defeating countless opponents before they even finish their coffee.
Chess.com Recent Highlights
During a recent blitz duel, Cris demonstrated his mastery with a slick victory using the King's Fianchetto Opening, patiently outmaneuvering his opponent CarlosDMontenegro and winning by resignation within 27 moves. Stories like these showcase Cris’s ability to blend strategic depth with practical pressure—like a samurai wielding a katana with precision and style.
Not Just Numbers
Even the most stalwart opponents like superkiriks777 and doublesting have found challenges in facing him, with Cris maintaining a fierce competitive spirit and a win rate well above 50% against them. His secret weapon? Beyond sharp calculation, it might just be his sense of humor—after all, who else can make losing a rook look like an intentional gift?
Whether it’s blitz, rapid, or bullet, Cris Edgardo Ramayrat Jr. is a chess force to be reckoned with—relentlessly evolving, winning with flair, and proving daily that in the game of kings, he’s no prince, but a true master.
Constructive Feedback for Cris Edgardo Ramayrat Jr.
Dear Cris,
You've been showing consistent strength and fighting spirit in your recent games. Achieving victories against strong opponents and managing to capitalize on key moments demonstrates good understanding and resilience. Here’s some targeted feedback to help you elevate your play further:
Strengths:
- Opening Preparation: Your handling of the Kings Fianchetto and Pirc Defense variations is solid, showing a good grasp of main ideas and plans, which gives you comfortable middlegame positions.
- Positional Awareness: In several games, you successfully maneuver your pieces to create pressure in critical areas, exemplified by your active piece play and timely central and queenside breaks.
- Endgame Technique: You show a good sense of converting advantages, particularly in exploiting weaknesses and managing the clock effectively towards the end of games.
Areas for Improvement:
- Tactical Alertness: A few losses show that improving your calculation and spotting tactical threats quicker could prevent material or positional setbacks. Consider regular practice with tactical puzzles to sharpen these skills.
- Time Management: While you use the clock well overall, there are moments where deeper calculation in critical positions, especially in complex middle games, could be achieved with slightly better time allocation.
- Defense Under Pressure: In some losses, defensive play under attack can be improved. Learning key defensive resources and staying calm when under pressure will help you withstand opponents’ initiatives better.
Suggested Focus:
- Review your recent losses to pinpoint tactical oversights and missed opportunities. Replay critical positions with a focus on alternative defensive moves.
- Incorporate routine analysis of your games, noting recurring patterns or positions where difficulties arise.
- Continue expanding your opening repertoire with emphasis on understanding typical pawn structures and plans rather than memorization.
- Explore calculation techniques and defensive strategies to solidify your overall game.
Keep up the excellent work! Your recent performances show that with consistent effort in these areas, you have the potential to achieve even greater success.
All the best in your upcoming games!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Doublesting | 22W / 18L / 3D | View Games |
| Ricardo De Guzman | 11W / 13L / 16D | View Games |
| Mladen Milenkovic | 18W / 19L / 1D | View Games |
| Norman Weinstein | 17W / 18L / 3D | View Games |
| vlatko bogdanovski | 24W / 12L / 1D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2079 | 2439 | 2180 | |
| 2023 | 2046 | 2634 | 2275 | |
| 2022 | 2060 | 2408 | 2276 | |
| 2021 | 2154 | 2360 | 2200 | |
| 2020 | 1943 | 2434 | ||
| 2016 | 1996 | |||
| 2015 | 2023 | |||
| 2014 | 1107 | 1988 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 87W / 81L / 21D | 98W / 68L / 21D | 85.7 |
| 2023 | 75W / 24L / 18D | 63W / 29L / 19D | 81.3 |
| 2022 | 164W / 84L / 53D | 165W / 105L / 39D | 82.7 |
| 2021 | 170W / 80L / 28D | 178W / 80L / 28D | 79.5 |
| 2020 | 1594W / 801L / 213D | 1511W / 873L / 217D | 75.9 |
| 2016 | 0W / 1L / 0D | 1W / 1L / 0D | 48.3 |
| 2015 | 2W / 1L / 0D | 2W / 0L / 0D | 53.6 |
| 2014 | 262W / 127L / 33D | 264W / 129L / 23D | 71.2 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Opening: Drill Variation | 395 | 249 | 121 | 25 | 63.0% |
| Old Indian Defense | 344 | 206 | 104 | 34 | 59.9% |
| Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation | 314 | 186 | 107 | 21 | 59.2% |
| Czech Defense | 247 | 157 | 71 | 19 | 63.6% |
| English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense | 246 | 171 | 56 | 19 | 69.5% |
| English Opening: Agincourt Defense | 204 | 123 | 63 | 18 | 60.3% |
| Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation | 193 | 123 | 51 | 19 | 63.7% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 184 | 106 | 64 | 14 | 57.6% |
| Old Indian Defense: Normal Variation | 183 | 104 | 68 | 11 | 56.8% |
| Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Gipslis Variation | 177 | 109 | 56 | 12 | 61.6% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Czech Defense | 53 | 36 | 10 | 7 | 67.9% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 28 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 71.4% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation | 20 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 60.0% |
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 17 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 52.9% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 17 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 70.6% |
| Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation | 16 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 62.5% |
| French Defense: Advance Variation | 15 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 60.0% |
| Döry Defense | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 38.5% |
| Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Gipslis Variation | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Old Indian Defense: Normal Variation | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 70.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Gambit | 65 | 32 | 30 | 3 | 49.2% |
| Czech Defense | 17 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 52.9% |
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 87.5% |
| Australian Defense | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Döry Defense | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 60.0% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40.0% |
| King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 25.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 18 | 3 |
| Losing | 27 | 0 |