Profile
Ernesto Barrientos Gómez is a titled chess player who has earned the Candidate Master title from FIDE. Known for his speed and stubborn defense, Ernesto embraces the fast pace of the game with a smile and a stubborn grip on the board. His preferred battlefield is the Bullet portion of play, where he thrives on quick decisions and sharp, practical chess.
Career highlights
- FIDE Candidate Master title (official recognition as a titled player).
- Peak Blitz rating: 2547 (achieved 2024-09-13).
- Peak Bullet rating: 2147 (achieved 2020-01-14).
- Longest recorded winning streak: 11 games.
- Consistent performance across Blitz and Bullet formats, with a versatile opening repertoire.
Playing style and openings
Ernesto favors fast, dynamic play in Bullet and keeps a flexible Blitz repertoire. His opening choices reflect a willingness to create unbalanced, tactical positions where his quick instincts shine. In Blitz, his results across a broad set of defenses show a balanced mix of aggressive and solid setups.
- Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation — 304 games, 50.33% win rate.
- Sicilian Defense — 206 games, 51.46% win rate.
- French Defense — 161 games, 60.25% win rate.
- Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation — 108 games, 51.85% win rate.
- Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation — 102 games, 57.84% win rate.
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