Joaquin Fiorito IM

Joaquin Fiorito - International Master of Chess

Also known in the chess world as lamomiajunior, Joaquin Fiorito is an International Master (IM) recognized by FIDE, a true force on the 64 squares. Joaquin’s chess journey is a thrilling rollercoaster of blistering speed and strategic depth, and if you blink, you might just miss the magic behind those moves!

Rating & Performance Highlights

• Peak Blitz Rating: An astounding 2967 (May 2025) — yes, nearly breaking the internet with those lightning-fast tactics.
• Peak Bullet Rating: A phenomenal 3027 (May 2025), proving Joaquin lives life in the fast lane of chess.
• Peak Rapid Rating: A respectable 2408 from 2023, showing versatility across formats.
• Daily Chess Peak: 977 (mid-2024) — not bad for someone who probably spends more time blitzing!

Playing Style

Joaquin's approach to chess could be described as a thrilling blend of tactical fireworks and deep endgames. With an endgame appearance rate of over 82%, Joaquin battles through the long haul, averaging around 80 moves per win and loss alike. Whether wielding the white or black pieces, Joaquin maintains a solid winning edge — 57% with white and 51% with black.

Known for his remarkable comeback rate of 88%, this player is the chess equivalent of a plot twist you didn’t see coming. Lose a piece? Not a problem—Joaquin wins more than half the time after such setbacks, making opponents think twice before snatching material.

Favorite Openings

Like a secret agent, Joaquin’s opening repertoire includes some mysteries and classics:

• Unknown Opening dominates both Blitz and Bullet games, boasting win rates of 54.5% and 53.8%, respectively — guess Joaquin likes to keep rivals guessing!
• The Top Secret opening isn’t just a name: it maintains a 54.3% win rate in Blitz and 52.5% in Bullet.
• Italian Game Two Knights and Sicilian Defense variations round out a versatile and unpredictable toolbox.

Record & Streaks

With over 6,000 wins in Blitz and Bullet combined, Joaquin certainly knows a thing or two about outsmarting their foes. The longest winning streak is an awe-inspiring 34 games — impressive enough to make even Magnus do a double-take. But all heroes face trials, as seen in a longest losing streak of 12, proving Joaquin is no stranger to the ups and downs of chess life.

Personality & Humor

Behind the International Master title and blistering speed lies a player who probably believes pawns deserve respect — after all, they win more games by resignation than checkmate, suggesting Joaquin's opponents might rather quit than face their wrath! Joaquin’s best hour to showcase brilliance? The magical 6 AM window, when coffee and chess combine into a potent formula for success.

Some might say Joaquin has a psychological edge, sporting a tilt factor of just 12 — clearly, they handle frustration with more grace than a queen’s delicate dance across the board.

Latest Notable Games

One of Joaquin’s recent gems includes a classic encounter featuring the French Defense Classical Steinitz Variation, ending smoothly with a resignation from their opponent—because checkmating in style beats marathons any day.

In Summary

Joaquin Fiorito (lamomiajunior) is not just a chess player; they are a strategic storyteller, a speed demon, and an endgame maestro rolled into one. With a mix of serious titles and lighthearted resilience, Joaquin reminds us all that in chess, as in life, it’s about calculated risks, comebacks, and sometimes, just overwhelming your opponent so thoroughly they call it quits.