Gabriel Rengifo Sotillo (Username: loammyrengifo)
Meet Gabriel Rengifo Sotillo, a formidable chess player known in the online arenas as loammyrengifo. With a blitz peak rating of 1638 achieved back in August 2017, Gabriel proudly patrols the 1400s to 1500s rating territory with a gritty spirit and a tactical mind sharpened through thousands of battles on the 64 squares.
Gabriel’s chess journey is sprinkled with epic duels, making over 10,000 blitz moves where victory and defeat dance in near-perfect harmony (almost 5,888 wins balanced by 5,811 losses). This warrior of the rapid tap doesn't shy away from wars fought in bullets either, boasting a bullet peak rating of 1628 in August 2022 — and still firing shots fast and furious to this day.
His preferred battleground? Blitz chess, naturally, where time ticks away but strategies flourish. A sneak peek into his opening repertoire reveals a quirky love for the "Top Secret" opening (a mysterious strategy since it’s anything but secret to his opponents), giving him a respectable win rate just over 51%. Gabriel also dabbles effectively with classical defenses such as the Slav Defense and various Sicilian Defense variations — enough to keep even Magnus on his toes (well, almost).
Aside from his tactical finesse, Gabriel shows some intriguing patterns: he is a sucker for the mid-morning hour, boasting his best wins around 11:00 AM, and has a rather cheerful disposition, managing a notable 74.52% comeback rate — so watch out if you think he’s down for the count! His games tend to be lengthy affairs, with an average of 61 moves per win, which means he’s probably the kind of player who enjoys a good fight rather than a quick skirmish.
Psychologically, he sports a tilt factor of 16 — meaning sometimes he might grumble a bit when things don’t go his way, but like a phoenix, he rises (usually on move 30 or so). Gabriel can wear both the white and black pieces with almost equal flair, slightly favoring the white side with nearly 50% success.
When not contemplating existential questions about chess or plotting his comeback, Gabriel has entertained the online chess community with his signature style of fighting through adversity. True to his spirit, his longest winning streak is an impressive 16 games and, ironically, his longest losing streak is the same number — because hey, even chess heroes have their off days!
In his most recent battles, Gabriel showcased an aggressive and daring approach: a crushing victory by checkmate in the English Defense just recently and a triumphant escape in the Sicilian Defense Kan Knight Variation where his opponent threw in the towel first. And when he loses? Well, even the best players face resignation after a tough fight.
Summary: Gabriel Rengifo Sotillo is a seasoned blitz and bullet player with a strategic mind, a fighting heart, and an ever-evolving game style that keeps chess lovers intrigued and adversaries cautious. Whether plotting sneaky endgames or launching fiery attacks, Gabriel brings passion and determination to the chessboard, proving that every move counts… and sometimes, a little mischief helps too.
Coaching Feedback for Gabriel Rengifo Sotillo
Gabriel, after reviewing your recent games, here are some tailored insights and suggestions to help you improve your chess skills:
Strengths
- Opening Knowledge: You show a good understanding of common openings like the Queen’s Pawn and various gambit lines. Consistently developing your pieces early and castling quickly demonstrates solid opening principles.
- Attacking Play: You have a great fighting spirit and tend to look for active plans, often creating tactical chances that put your opponents under pressure, especially in middlegame complications.
- Endgame Techniques: In your recent wins, you effectively converted material and pawn advantages into wins, showcasing patience and good technique.
Areas for Improvement
- Time Management: Notably, some losses were due to running out of time. Work on balancing your pace, especially in complicated positions. Practice using the clock efficiently to avoid time trouble.
- Calculation and Tactical Precision: While you create attacking chances, there are moments where more careful calculation could save you from critical oversights. Review your lost games to identify tactical mistakes and train tactics regularly.
- Positional Understanding: Try to deepen your understanding of pawn structures and piece activity. Avoid passive moves and look for ways to improve the placement of your pieces during quieter phases of the game. This will also help in transitioning more confidently from the opening to the middlegame.
- Opening Expansion: You’re comfortable in several standard openings, but it might be beneficial to expand your repertoire gradually and study some key plans and ideas behind less familiar openings to increase versatility.
Practical Suggestions
- Review your most recent win against opeth1h and try to identify the turning points where you gained an advantage.
- Analyze your losses carefully, especially the time management issues evident in games like the one against oiokioi. Practicing with increment or longer time controls can build better time discipline.
- Incorporate puzzles focusing on middle-game tactics and endgame technique into your daily routine.
- Study classic games in the opening lines you play to understand the strategic themes better.
- Play slow games occasionally to reinforce deep thinking and avoid quick, suboptimal decisions.
Keep up your dedication, and over time, you will see steady progress. Remember, combining practical play with regular study is key!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| x-6998516996 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| kenceng_46 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| christian018 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| abdomemyyassin | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| do1215 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| shirshgt_5 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| cultivationonline | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| charscastl1283 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| sqeedal | 0W / 2L / 0D | |
| longlivegeorgefloyd1 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| bilgee888 | 11W / 12L / 0D | |
| manoharlogos1959 | 16W / 7L / 0D | |
| fernand922 | 13W / 5L / 1D | |
| gilbertomazy | 8W / 11L / 0D | |
| chavezkasparovi | 9W / 8L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 981 | 1414 | ||
| 2024 | 1137 | |||
| 2023 | 1322 | |||
| 2022 | 1350 | 1516 | ||
| 2021 | 1330 | 857 | ||
| 2018 | 1454 | |||
| 2017 | 1482 | |||
| 2016 | 1267 | 1468 | 1200 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 514W / 507L / 33D | 528W / 503L / 26D | 65.0 |
| 2024 | 490W / 508L / 23D | 505W / 497L / 22D | 61.9 |
| 2023 | 372W / 369L / 25D | 359W / 385L / 18D | 65.5 |
| 2022 | 764W / 659L / 53D | 698W / 746L / 54D | 68.7 |
| 2021 | 560W / 546L / 33D | 522W / 589L / 39D | 65.1 |
| 2018 | 0W / 0L / 0D | 0W / 1L / 0D | 33.0 |
| 2017 | 133W / 128L / 10D | 138W / 135L / 7D | 72.3 |
| 2016 | 561W / 517L / 26D | 525W / 570L / 23D | 63.0 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Defense | 1125 | 573 | 523 | 29 | 50.9% |
| Sicilian Defense | 897 | 452 | 427 | 18 | 50.4% |
| QGA: 3.e3 c5 | 823 | 464 | 341 | 18 | 56.4% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 704 | 362 | 321 | 21 | 51.4% |
| Amazon Attack | 613 | 287 | 300 | 26 | 46.8% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 | 600 | 286 | 296 | 18 | 47.7% |
| Slav Defense | 535 | 255 | 261 | 19 | 47.7% |
| Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation | 473 | 247 | 217 | 9 | 52.2% |
| Amar Gambit | 458 | 187 | 259 | 12 | 40.8% |
| Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit | 427 | 208 | 205 | 14 | 48.7% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Defense | 116 | 56 | 56 | 4 | 48.3% |
| Sicilian Defense | 113 | 50 | 60 | 3 | 44.2% |
| Amar Gambit | 77 | 29 | 48 | 0 | 37.7% |
| QGA: 3.e3 c5 | 73 | 43 | 30 | 0 | 58.9% |
| Amazon Attack | 62 | 30 | 32 | 0 | 48.4% |
| Diemer-Duhm Gambit (DDG): 4...f5 | 40 | 17 | 23 | 0 | 42.5% |
| Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit | 39 | 20 | 19 | 0 | 51.3% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 33 | 13 | 20 | 0 | 39.4% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 | 32 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Slav Defense | 28 | 15 | 12 | 1 | 53.6% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalan Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Australian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 16 | 1 |
| Losing | 16 | 0 |