Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli: Grandmaster of the 64 Squares
Born to make pawns tremble and kings sweat, Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli, known to many simply as iturrizaga, is a chess Grandmaster whose brain must be made of pure strategy circuits. This master tactician from Venezuela has proven his mettle not just once, but time and again, conquering blitz, rapid, and bullet arenas with a ferocity few can match.
Rating Rocket
Eduardo’s rapid rating peaked at an impressive 2772 in early 2022, but don’t be fooled—his blitz skills are his real secret weapon. With a mind sharper than a knight’s fork, his blitz rating skyrocketed, reaching a blazing 3054 as recently as January 2024. And let’s not forget bullet chess, where he breezed past the 3000 mark, peaking at 3044. Clearly, time pressure only fuels his fire rather than putting out his brilliance.
Playing Style & Personality
Eduardo’s games are like a good novel—long, intense, and full of twists. With an average of over 83 moves per win in rapid, this Grandmaster isn’t one to rush; he elegantly dances through the middle and endgame, demonstrating remarkable endurance and tactical awareness. His comeback rate is an epic 85%, showing that when life knocks his pieces off, he swings back like a grandmaster gladiator.
And if you ever wonder when Eduardo’s at his chessy best, set your clocks to 10 AM. That's his prime time for delivering brain-boggling moves while the rest of us are still waking up with our coffee.
Battle Records
- Rapid: 151 wins, 60 losses, 89 draws - a solid fortress
- Blitz: 725 wins, 369 losses, 115 draws - speed demon on the chessboard
- Bullet: 597 wins, 421 losses, 51 draws - lightning-fast chess wizard
Eduardo’s longest winning streak of 18 games would give even Magnus Carlsen a run for his money, though the occasional losing streak of 13 reminds us that even Grandmasters are human... or maybe just occasionally distracted by life’s pawns.
Memorable Games & Recent Adventures
In a recent blitz duel dated February 25, 2025, Eduardo showcased his skill against Polish_fighter3000, triumphing in an intense, nearly 78-move battle won on time—a true demonstration that endurance and speed go hand in hand for iturrizaga.
With an opening repertoire kept secret (because why reveal all your tricks?), Eduardo’s adaptability and strategic depth make him a formidable opponent whether the clock is ticking or not.
In Conclusion
Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli is more than just a Grandmaster—he’s a chess magician who blends patience, lightning-fast tactics, and a touch of mystery into every game. Whether it’s rapid, blitz, or bullet, he’ll keep you guessing, captivate your imagination, and maybe even make your queen shake in her boots.
So next time you sit down to play, remember: you’re not just facing any player—you’re facing iturrizaga, a Grandmaster whose battlefield is the timetested chessboard and whose mind dances with knights, bishops, and rooks like no other.