Raffaello Santi IM

Raffaello Santi - International Master

Blessed with the calm precision of a Renaissance artist and the fierce tactical flair of a chess warrior, Raffaello Santi holds the distinguished title of International Master awarded by FIDE. A master of blitz and bullet chess alike, Raffaello's journey is a blend of strategic masterpieces and rapid-fire brilliance.

Rating and Style

Since 2021, Raffaello's +2600+ blitz rating soared to an impressive peak of 2800 in 2023, with bullet ratings hitting a lightning-fast 2626. Blessed with an average win rate around 60% in blitz and over 63% in bullet against a barrage of opponents, this player demonstrates not only skill but exceptional resilience - boasting a comeback rate of 88.64% and a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece (talk about turning lemons into lemonade!).

Playing Flair

Known for a low early resignation rate (less than 1%), Raffaello fights tenaciously until the very end, with matches averaging roughly 75 moves whether triumph or tribulation. White brings a particular blessing, with a 63.7% win rate, though even with the black pieces, Raffaello holds strong at 58.2%. Endgames are their playground, with nearly 80% of games reaching this critical phase, proving that patience is indeed a virtue.

Notable Streaks and Opponents

Legend has it that Raffaello once enjoyed a winning streak of 60 games in a row. Currently on a modest 4-game streak, the climb back up continues. Among a dense forest of foes, Raffaello holds especially fierce records: undefeated against "kondor4860," "bangchess21," and "jncool68," while occasionally learning from challenging rivals like “robertojbm.” The chessboard is an arena where every match is a story.

Personality and Perks

A chess player with a tilt factor of 8, Raffaello knows that even the greats sometimes need to close the laptop and scream quietly into a pillow. Yet, they display remarkable psychological grit, maintaining top performance in rated games despite an evident preference for intense games over casual fun.

Whether grinding lengthy endgames or unleashing rapid tactical blows in bullet, Raffaello Santi remains an unforgettable figure on any digital battlefield—reminding us all that chess is not just a game, but a grand, artistic duel of minds.