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Luis Manuel Perez Rodriguez GM

mamey78 La Habana Since 2019 (Inactive) Chess.com ♟♟
48.7%- 44.8%- 6.5%
Daily 2154 3W 0L 0D
Rapid 2395 7W 7L 9D
Blitz 2628 409W 393L 69D
Bullet 2700 450W 399L 38D

Luis Manuel Perez Rodriguez (aka mamey78)

Luis Manuel Perez Rodriguez is no ordinary chess player—he is a mighty Grandmaster titled by FIDE, wielding a chess rating that could make even the toughest opponents reconsider their life choices. A wizard of the 64 squares, Luis has battled through bullet, blitz, rapid, and daily formats with a style that combines tactical awareness and psychological fortitude.

Career and Style

Luis is a speed maestro, especially in bullet chess, reaching a peak rating of 2750 in March 2023, proving he's faster than a caffeinated knight on the board. Blitz is another playground where he shines with a peak of 2670 in September 2023. While his rapid and daily ratings are respectable, it’s clear that Luis thrives when the clock is ticking aggressively.

With an impressive win rate hovering around 50% in bullet and a slightly lower but still highly competitive rate in blitz, Luis knows how to mix precision with daring. His games often go deep, averaging about 67 moves per win, indicating he loves a good, drawn-out strategic duel rather than barking early resignations (his early resignation rate sits comfortably below 3%).

Tactical Prowess and Psychological Edge

Luis possesses a remarkable comeback rate of about 89%, showing he is the player you don’t bet against once down a piece. His resilience to tilt, despite the occasional frustrating losing streak (his longest reaching 14 losses), is a testament to his mental toughness and love for the game.

Interestingly, Luis seems to play best in the morning hours, especially around 8 AM, when his win rate spikes impressively. Maybe if you want to beat him (good luck!), challenge him late at night around 3 or 5 AM, when his win rate takes a nosedive.

Memorable Battles and Opponents

With nearly a thousand bullet games played using his top secret opening repertoire (shrouded in absolute mystery), Luis has clinched victory 450 times. His recent games have featured sharp clashes in the Ruy Lopez opening, with wins by both checkmate and resignation, showcasing his tactical sharpness and endgame finesse.

Among his most frequent opponents are stalwarts like nicolas_delacolina and kontosnik, against whom he has mixed results but never lacks determination.

Fun Facts

  • He somehow manages to keep his average moves per loss slightly below that of his wins, perhaps gracefully prolonging his defeats like a grandmaster poetic tragedy.
  • His most used openings remain a mystery – literally "Top Secret." We suspect ninjas once tried to steal his opening prep.
  • He is not just strategic but psychological, with a Tilt Factor of 14, meaning even under frustration, he's got a sense of humor (or a really good punching bag).

In Conclusion

Luis Manuel Perez Rodriguez, better known online as mamey78, is a fierce competitor whose combination of speed, endurance, and tactical savvy make him a formidable Grandmaster. Whether he's blitzing through the early opening or grinding out long endgames, one thing is certain: when Luis is at the board, the game is never dull. Just don’t challenge him at 8 AM unless you’re ready for a lesson in chess domination.

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