Pedro Fernandez

Pedro Fernandez - Chess Extraordinaire (a.k.a loebi9)

Meet Pedro Fernandez, known in the chess world and various internet chess cafes as loebi9. Far from your average player, Pedro is the kind of competitor who wrestles with the kings and queens of the chessboard like a poetic gladiator. His journey through the 64 squares is a wild mix of epic comebacks, nail-biting losses, and the occasional cheeky resignation.

Rating and Style

Pedro’s rapid rating recently peaked skyward at an impressive 282 in June 2025, proving he’s got speed, strategy, and the sheer endurance of a chess marathoner. In bullet games, where reflexes rule the roost and every second counts, he hit a blazing max of 279.

He’s no stranger to the complexities of openings. While the King’s Pawn Opening is his trusty go-to with a healthy winning rate of over 52% in rapid games, his adventurous spirit also loves exploring the Saragossa Opening, where his win rate rockets to nearly 65%. Some openings, like the Van’t Kruijs or the Nimzowitsch Defense, might make him think twice though—there’s a hint of “I’ll get you next time” in those stats.

Playing Characteristics

With an average winning game lasting almost 47 moves, Pedro clearly enjoys a good fight on the board rather than swift checkmates (though he’s perfectly happy to deliver those too). He hovers around a solid ~45% win rate with White and a respectable ~43% with Black pieces, proving he’s equally crafty regardless of color.

Sure, his “early resignation” rate clocks in at about 16%, suggesting sometimes Pedro just knows when to call it quits (with dignity). But don’t be fooled—his tactical awareness is top-notch, boasting an impressive comeback rate of over 52%. When the chips are down, Pedro sharpens his claws and strikes hard.

Psychological Profile & Habits

Pedro is a man of habit and mood swings, with a tilt factor around 14 (because who doesn’t get a little salty after a brutal loss?). Interestingly, his prime tactic time is bright and early — he’s got his best winning streaks around 10 AM. Night owls beware.

His opponents should know: he battles hardest in rated games and has about a 44% higher win rate there compared to casual matches. But watch out for Pedro’s longest losing streak of 14 games – even the greats have their kryptonite moments.

Memorable Battles

One of Pedro’s recent gems is a dazzling victory against "AyyyLad" on June 4, 2025, crowned with a checkmate finish after a dynamic game featuring the ingenious Nimzowitsch-Larsen Attack. In contrast, not every day is a winning day – he was recently checked out in a sharp battle against "Tomja-go," where strategies clashed and Tomja-go just edged ahead.

Opponent Relations and Interaction

Pedro seems to have a love-hate relationship with many opponents. He boasts a perfect 100% win rate against a host of players like "ayyylad," "moonicorn256," and "stokiedale," while others such as "tomja-go" or "rene_aic" have proven tougher foes. This keeps the game spicy and fosters a vibrant chess rivalry scene around him.

In Conclusion

Pedro Fernandez is the kind of player who makes chess not just a game, but a theatrical spectacle. Whether he’s dazzling with an opening or making a dazzling comeback, every match is an event full of suspense and excitement. Not just a player, but a storyteller on the board — one move at a time.

So if you ever spot loebi9 on the leaderboard, prepare yourself for a battle filled with flair, humor, and unexpected twists. After all, in Pedro’s words: “Why just play chess when you can perform it?”