Jonny Cueto (matagordo) - International Master Extraordinaire
Meet Jonny Cueto, known in the chess wilderness as matagordo, the title holder of International Master bestowed by the venerable FIDE. Jonny’s chess journey is like a thrilling novel full of blitz, bullet, and rapid-fire battles—where pawns dance, knights leap, and queens reign supreme... or at least try to.
Rating Renaissance
From humble beginnings with a Blitz rating of 1364 in 2014 to peaking impressively at 2531 in 2025, Jonny’s rise resembles a rollercoaster that mostly climbs! Bullet ratings have soared past the 2500 mark, with a peak at 2506, while Rapid play saw him streak to a nifty 2321 rating.
Playing Style & Personality
Jonny is a fierce competitor, favoring perseverance with an endgame frequency of over 82%. When facing adversity, his legendary comeback rate stands tall at 81.56%, proving he’s not one to surrender easily. A bit of a morning person, his best time to strike on the 64 squares is around 1 PM. However, beware—his tilt factor registers at 14, meaning he might mutter a few choice words when the knight forks hit hard!
Stats That Speak
- Blitz record: 535 wins, 650 losses, 73 draws
- Bullet record: 2580 wins, 3017 losses, 217 draws
- Rapid record: a close battle with 9 wins, 8 losses, and 1 draw
Jonny's win rate dances around the 40-45% mark depending on the opening, with a secret weapon called 'Top Secret Opening' netting a winning strike rate over 50% in blitz. That’s right, some openings are so mysterious, even Jonny keeps the details locked away!
Memorable Moments
In one of his most recent victories, Jonny masterfully dismantled his opponent using the Trompowsky Attack, leaving them resigned in less than 20 moves. Another highlight includes a time scramble victory where he grabbed the win by running the clock down—a classic bullet chess ninja move!
Opponent Chronicles
Facing opponents like mosatovic (105 encounters) and chesrookie930 (77 battles), Jonny has forged a path lined with fierce rivalry and thrilling duels. His win rates against some less lucky foes have even hit a flawless 100% (he’s looking at you, chesscoach762 and mestre_santos).
Off The Board
When not jumping through knight forks or castle sieges, Jonny is likely brewing strong coffee, plotting the next unexpected gambit, or cheerfully tilting with a wry smile after a tough loss. After all, chess isn’t just a game—it’s a lifestyle, preferably one with lots of humor and minimal blunders.
Jonny Cueto—where strategy meets spirit, and every game tells a story!