luis ortuno

Profile: Luis Ortuno (aka luisortuno)

Meet Luis Ortuno, a relentless rapid chess warrior whose rating journey resembles a rollercoaster – thrilling highs and humbling lows, with no shortage of drama! His peak rapid rating hit an impressive 1094 in early 2021, followed by peaks and valleys that show he plays not just for ratings but for the love of chess (and maybe a little chaos).

Luis’s style is a curious mix of stubborn endurance and tactical cunning. With an average game lasting around 46 moves for wins and a whopping 66 moves for losses, he’s clearly not one to back down easily. Endgames? He’s in them more than half the time, proving he loves the slow burn of strategic battles.

When it comes to openings, Luis likes to experiment—although "King’s Pawn Opening" remains his trusty go-to, despite having a win rate hovering around a modest 44%. He also dabbles in the Scandinavian Defense and Alekhine's Defense, showing a taste for less mainstream adventures that keep opponents guessing. Fun fact: his Scandinavian Defense Closed variation even edges out a respectable 54% win rate, evidence that he knows how to surprise!

Luis has a flair for comebacks – a 69% rate of clawing back in games after falling behind showcases grit and a refusal to give up. However, his tilt factor sits at 7, suggesting sometimes the universe outside the 64 squares gets to him too. Late-night strategist? Absolutely—his best time of day to play is around 11 PM, under the quiet cloak of night where kings and pawns meet their fate.

His record reveals a player who enjoys rapid clashes with mixed fortunes: 187 wins and 234 losses in rapid play, peppered by a handful of drawn battles. He’s had some tough rivals, notably struggling against “cheshire_cat_22" but triumphing over others like “aron_laate" with 100% wins. Luis’s psychological persistence must be applauded, and hey, victory by resignation is his favorite way to close out a match (101 wins that way – nothing like forcing your opponent to admit defeat!).

Most Memorable Win: On June 3rd, 2025, Luis delivered a swift and elegant checkmate against Aron_Laate in just 14 moves, proving that when his tactical gears turn smoothly, he’s a force to be reckoned with. The game included an aggressive pawn push and a clever queen assault ending in a classic Qh7# checkmate. Bravo, maestro!

All in all, Luis Ortuno is the kind of player who keeps chess exciting – a spirited competitor with a dash of unpredictability, a streaky streak (longest win streak of 5, longest losing streak of 7), and a passion for the game that transcends mere numbers on a leaderboard.