Albano Cuevas
Better known to the online chess world as Kombo1, Albano Cuevas is a tireless competitor who makes chess servers work overtime. With more than 40,000 analyzed games to his name, he has spent years trading blows with opponents from every corner of the globe. His love for the Blackburne Shilling Gambit is well documented, and his willingness to accept Caro-Kann Defense positions shows a versatile opening repertoire.
While his preferred time control is bullet, his true fortress has been built in blitz, where he has accumulateda staggering volume of battles. His blitz rating graph
reads like a mountain range, with peaks reaching toward the clouds and valleys that would break lesser players. At his best, he touched a peak blitz rating of 2649 (2026-02-26), and his bullet rating has soared to 2601 (2026-04-29), making him a genuine threat in the fast-paced chess jungle.Signature Style
Kombo1 is a true believer in the king's pawn. He opens with e4 almost religiously, and he is not afraid to walk on the wild side. His deep affection for the Blackburne Shilling Gambit has produced thousands of games and a win rate just above 50%, proving that a little chaos can go a long way. When opponents avoid the fireworks, he is happy to settle into solid structures, showing that he can grind with the best of them.
His fighting spirit is remarkable. He has a comeback rate near ̄89%, and even after losing a piece, he still wins nearly half the time. His endgame frequency is extremely high, which means he rarely resigns and often drags opponents into long, painful, instructive endings.
Rivalries and Battles
Every warrior needs a worthy foe,and for Kombo1,that foe is lovethatjoker. The two have collided right staggering 170 times, with lovethatjoker holding a narrow edge in their personal war. The scoreboard may favor the opponent, but Kombo1 keeps coming back for more, which is exactly what you want from a true competitor.
He also has an uncanny ability to beat players rated below him, winning over 61% of those encounters, while his results against higher-rated opposition remain a work in progress.
Fun Facts
- His best time to play is 7:00 AM, when his win rate spikes. His worst time is 5:00 AM, when you should probably be asleep anyway.
- His longest winning streak was 12 games,and his longest losing streak was 11. Chess giveth,and chess taketh away.
- He delivers the first check over 53% of the time, often with a rook,a habit that keeps opponents uncomfortable from move one.