Luis Barragan (lbarragan77)
Meet Luis Barragan, a formidable chess warrior whose journey through the ranks has been nothing short of a rollercoaster — with a few more ups than downs, luckily for him! Armed with a peak blitz rating of 1879 achieved in early 2022, Luis battles opponents with a mix of strategic finesse and a penchant for tactical fireworks. He’s been on the online battlefield since 2015, showcasing a blitz win count that proudly towers over 30,000 games!
Luis is the kind of player who thrives under pressure — well, some pressure anyway. With an interesting twist, he has an early resignation rate of almost 75%. It's as if he likes to keep his mysteries, leaving a few games unfinished just to keep us all guessing. But don't let that fool you! When he’s in the zone, his average moves per win clock in around 24, demonstrating his ability to patiently maneuver his pieces to victory.
His favorite chess openings could be classified as "Top Secret," perhaps because he’s been so successful with them, playing over 55,000 games and winning more than half. Notably, he enjoys dabbling in the French Defense and Queens Pawn Opening variations, where he boasts impressive win rates north of 60% in some lines – definitely someone you don’t want to face unprepared!
Off the board, Luis is a master of the clock as well, showing his strongest times to play between late morning and mid-afternoon, where win rates can hit a surprising 100% around 11:00 AM. Maybe an early bird? His psychological resilience is also noteworthy, with a tilt factor of just 20, proving he plays with a level head—even when the blunders pile up!
Fun fact: Luis recently dominated a Crazyhouse game using the French Defense St. George Defense, winning on time with some dazzling checkmate threats. It’s clear that whether it’s blitz, bullet, or the chaotic Crazyhouse, Luis is a force to be reckoned with.
While also dabbling in bullet and rapid, with peak bullet rating over 1700, Luis’s true passion lies in the quick, intense blitz where he rarely backs down. His games are peppered with both brilliant comebacks and occasionally painfully hilarious blunders — because every chess player’s life needs a little spice!
At the end of the day, Luis Barragan is not just a player; he’s an adventure on 64 squares. Whether you meet him online or in person, prepare for a match full of surprises, strategic depth, and just enough early resignations to keep everyone on their toes.