Mark Paragua: The Filipino Knight Who Loves to Blitz
Mark Paragua, known online as Mark_Paragua_PCAP, is a chess enthusiast who dazzles on the virtual board with tactical wizardry and a penchant for high-speed games. His blitz rating peaks at an impressive 2743 in 2024, proving he’s no stranger to moving fast—and thinking faster.
Specializing in blitz and bullet, Mark’s gameplay is a rollercoaster of excitement. His comeback rate is a jaw-dropping 93.93%, meaning if he’s down a piece, don’t count him out—he’ll often turn the tables with almost fairy-tale-like precision (win rate after losing a piece: 99.85%). Clearly, Mark believes losing material is merely a plot twist, not the final chapter.
Despite having a tilt factor of 10 (translation: he gets a bit miffed when the pieces don’t dance his way), his longest winning streak stands at a solid 17 games—a reminder that once he gets rolling, opponents better brace themselves.
Style & Stats
- Favored time controls: Blitz and Rapid, with 52%+ win rates in blitz and a blazing 60% win rate in rapid.
- Average game length is around 76 moves per win, so Mark knows how to pace a chess battle — neither too quick to quit, nor too slow to miss his chances.
- His white pieces tend to bring him a bit more luck (54.72% wins) than black (49.92%), but don’t be fooled: he’s comfortable fighting on both fronts.
Notable Tidbits
Mark's most recent rivals include players like alexchess1984 and twilightangel, both yielding a spotless 100% win rate against them—clearly, these folks might want to rethink their opening repertoire.
He’s a strategic danger after midnight, winning 78% of games played at 1 AM—proof that when the world sleeps, Mark's brain goes into chess beast mode.
In short: Mark Paragua is that rare blend of speed, savvy, and fighting spirit, who keeps his opponents guessing and the audience entertained. Whether you're looking to learn how to come back from a tough spot or just want someone to beat you before your first cup of coffee, Mark is your guy!
