Luciano Rosales (aka k0ra21)
Meet Luciano Rosales, a rapidly rising star in the realm of 21st-century chess battlegrounds.
Known online as k0ra21, Luciano is as comfortable waging war at the blistering pace of bullet chess as he is methodically strategizing in rapid games.
Rating Rollercoaster & Playstyle
Luciano's peak ratings reveal a player who thrives under time pressure: he hit an impressive 583 in Bullet (April 2025), a solid 406 in Blitz (May 2025), and a respectable rapid peak of 429 (March 2025). His Daily Chess rating? A staggering 665—though it's based on one perfect game, proving he can crush it when he wants to.
Fast, tactical, and sometimes a bit unpredictable — Luciano’s games often feature plenty of comebacks (his comeback rate is nearly 71%!) and a fair share of early resignations (about 13%), suggesting he knows when to fold 'em but never goes down without a fight.
Openings Repertoire
Luciano’s opening choices could best be described as eclectic yet strategic. His signature "Top Secret" opening in Rapid and Blitz spells mystery to opponents, but when he pulls out the classic King’s Pawn Opening or the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation, he’s shown over 65% win rates — definitely not to be underestimated!
Psychological Insights & Quirks
He’s a player who operates best around 10 AM, which aligns perfectly with his highest hourly win rates. Beware giving him the morning coffee — it seems to fuel his game strength! Luciano’s tilt factor is fairly low at 10%, indicating he keeps his cool better than many when the heat is on.
Recent Battles
Luciano’s recent games encapsulate his gritty fighting spirit. His last victory was a masterclass in timing — winning on time while wielding the Queen’s Pawn Opening (D00). However, like every chess warrior, he’s tasted defeat, most recently in a sharp tactical melee involving the King’s Knight Variation.
Fun Facts
- Luciano once won 10 games in a row — the kind of streak that makes opponents double-check their openings.
- His longest losing streak is also 10: a reminder that even the best have their off days (or weeks).
- He’s undefeated against players with usernames as quirky as “shogishinobi11” and “kakyman” — not all superheroes wear capes, some just checkmate silently.
In the unpredictable dance of pawns, knights, and kings, Luciano Rosales (k0ra21) demonstrates both the thrill of victory and the humility of defeat. Still sharpening his tactics, he’s one to watch as he continues to press forward on the 64-square battlefield.
