Manuel Alejandro Isidro Gil

Manuel Alejandro Isidro Gil: The Blitz Maestro

Known in the chess community by the username manueltilin, Manuel Alejandro Isidro Gil is a rising star in the world of blitz chess. With a 2025 peak blitz rating of 981, he has proven to be a fierce competitor with nearly 50 wins out of 88 games—no small feat in the fast-paced blitz arena.

Opening Preferences & Performance

Manuel shows a particular fondness for the Queen's Pawn Opening Zukertort Variations, boasting win rates of 54% and 50% in the Zukertort and Chigorin sub-variations respectively. Interestingly, his Sicilian Defense Marshall Counterattack hasn’t let him down, achieving a perfect 100% win rate in his two blitz games!

Playing Style & Strengths

Not one to throw in the towel early, Manuel resigns prematurely only about 11% of the time, opting instead to battle fiercely into the endgame. His average winning games stretch nearly 67 moves, displaying not just tactical prowess but admirable endurance. When playing white, he wins 57% of his games; as black, a solid 52%.

Tactical Brilliance

One of his most impressive stats is an incredible 100% win rate after losing a piece—talk about a comeback kid! His comeback rate overall hovers around 77%, proving he’s never out of the fight. Just watch out for that 11% one-sided loss rate; even the best have off days.

Psychological Notes

With a tilt factor of only 5, Manuel keeps his cool when the pressure’s on. However, there's a stark 54.55% difference favoring rated games over casual ones, suggesting he thrives under the spotlight and that championship nerves are likely nonexistent for this competitor.

Fun Facts & Opponents

Manuel’s longest winning streak is 7 games, a testament to his potential dominance when in the zone. He’s squared off repeatedly against marcelozambranom twice, holding a shaky 50% win rate there. For some opponents, like banaenaemonkey and pasr1, he’s undefeated—must be something about his style that leaves them scratching their heads!

Final Thoughts

Whether it’s the wee hours with a blistering 80% win rate at midnight or the tactical battlefield of Blitz chess, Manuel Alejandro Isidro Gil plays with a mix of tenacity, clever strategy, and a dash of resilience that makes him a player to watch. So next time you see "manueltilin" pop up on the opponent list, prepare for a battle filled with unexpected twists!