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Sebastian Guirao

Username: linquense

Playing Since: 2017-04-20 (Active)

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Daily: 400
0W / 1L / 0D
Rapid: 1072
272W / 282L / 31D
Blitz: 837
3043W / 3003L / 170D
Bullet: 856
12W / 21L / 0D

Linquense: A Journey Through the Chessboard

Linquense has steadily carved his niche in the competitive chess world through a blend of strategic depth and resilient fighting spirit. From his early days in 2017, when he marked his presence with a promising blitz rating, to his evolution across multiple formats over the years, his journey highlights constant growth and the pursuit of mastery. His rating progression in blitz, rapid, and bullet formats mirrors his commitment to refining both his tactical and strategic play.

His remarkable tactical awareness is evident from his ability to bounce back from adverse positions—boasting an impressive comeback rate and even securing wins after material setbacks. This resilience, paired with a low early resignation rate and a disciplined approach in endgames, speaks volumes of his capacity to navigate complex situations, turning potential disadvantages into decisive victories.

Linquense is not only a tactician but also a student of the nuance and art of opening theory. His expansive opening repertoire spans classic systems and innovative variations, allowing him to adapt seamlessly to varied opponent styles. This flexibility is reflected in his balanced performance, whether playing White—with a win rate close to 50 percent—or as Black, where his resourcefulness compensates for the challenges of the typical second move.

Time is another ally in his performance. Analysis of his play by day and hour shows a player who performs consistently under different conditions, often finding his peak during unexpected hours. This adaptability under various time pressures and competitive situations further underscores his multifaceted game approach.

Ultimately, linquense’s profile is one of continual progress, an unyielding drive for improvement, and an innate ability to combine deep strategic insight with practical decision-making. His story is a testament to the idea that mastery in chess is not merely a product of natural talent but one forged through perseverance, study, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
taavij 0W / 1L / 0D
maozedingdonghurts 1W / 0L / 0D
saadawan1234 1W / 0L / 0D
alkemaoy 1W / 0L / 0D
barbqyurqueen 1W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
christopherpanico 4W / 1L / 0D
bradclooney 3W / 1L / 0D
shreylockholmes 3W / 1L / 0D
teridlon 3W / 1L / 0D
styggetryn 3W / 0L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 931 954
2024 897 965
2023 881 1026
2022 856 982 1071
2021 876 1075 1128
2020 756 1052 1230
2019 1061
2018 810 933
2017 885 832 800
Rating by Year2017201820192020202120222023202420251230756YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 70W / 72L / 5D 74W / 69L / 3D 60.5
2024 113W / 110L / 12D 100W / 126L / 8D 65.4
2023 85W / 87L / 5D 83W / 94L / 2D 66.9
2022 148W / 135L / 6D 129W / 154L / 10D 64.2
2021 177W / 169L / 10D 176W / 179L / 7D 63.9
2020 240W / 215L / 17D 210W / 239L / 14D 64.2
2019 278W / 251L / 13D 256W / 270L / 15D 64.2
2018 249W / 234L / 18D 252W / 235L / 12D 64.2
2017 262W / 244L / 14D 246W / 251L / 12D 55.7

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 5348 2626 2577 145 49.1%
Top Secret 602 288 299 15 47.8%
Philidor Defense 8 5 2 1 62.5%
Queens Gambit Declined Queens Knight Variation 7 3 3 1 42.9%
Slav Defense 7 4 3 0 57.1%
Queens Gambit Declined Chigorin Defense 4 2 2 0 50.0%
Queens Pawn Opening 4 2 2 0 50.0%
Englund Gambit 4 4 0 0 100.0%
Scotch Game 4 3 1 0 75.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation 3 3 0 0 100.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 378 168 191 19 44.4%
Top Secret 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 37 16 21 0 43.2%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 10 0
Losing 9 1