Mateo Sabella (mateosab) - The Rapid Renegade
Mateo Sabella, known in the chess circles as mateosab, is a fast-paced tactician with a penchant for rapid games. His preferred battlefield? Rapid chess, where he’s carved out a reputation as a force to be reckoned with, boasting a peak rating of 437 in May 2025. Whether it's the clock ticking down or pawns marching forward, Mateo thrives in the thrill of quick decision-making.
Playing Style & Strategy
Mateo’s games typically see an average of 44 moves to victory, proving he's no flash-in-the-pan sprinter; he’s endurance personified. He tends to capture his first piece around move 6, signaling aggressive early skirmishes that often unsettle his opponents. With a resilient comeback rate of 73.2%, he turns the tables more times than a magician pulls rabbits out of hats. Though his early resignation rate is a cheeky 13.44%, he’s no quitter—just someone saving energy for the dramatic finishes.
Opening Repertoire
True to his dynamic nature, Mateo favors openings that surprise and unsettle: the Bishop’s Opening with various scoops like the Boi Variation (80% win rate in bullet!) and tactical classics like the King’s Pawn Opening - King’s Knight Variation. His Scandinavian Defense game makes opponents sweat, especially in rapid where he’s notched wins with strong, aggressive lines. He’s a versatile player, though unfortunately the Scotch Game in blitz hasn't been his friend so far.
Recent Performance: The Highs and Lows
June 2025 was a rollercoaster for mateosab. He kicked off with a dazzling victory over papabear2029oo, outmaneuvering his opponent in a thrilling Scandinavian Defense where the only thing faster than his moves was the opponent’s clock running out.
However, not all days are checkmates and triumphs – Mateo tasted defeat recently against thelastking9999 in a deep, long daily match that ended in checkmate, reminding us that even the best have off days.
Stats & Fun Facts
- Longest Winning Streak: 6 games – when he’s hot, he's unstoppable.
- Longest Losing Streak: 8 games – everybody hits a rough patch, even chess ninjas.
- Win Rate When Facing Lower Rated Opponents: A stunning 83%!
- Favorite Hour to Play: 9 AM – morning coffee clearly sharpens his tactical mind (win rate 100% at this time!).
A Match to Remember
One of mateosab’s recent masterpieces involved a swift Scandinavian Defense Closed, where he unleashed a flurry of checks and captures, ending with a time victory over papabear2029oo. Here’s a glimpse of the sequence that sealed the deal:
Mateo Sabella continues to enchant his fans with tactical prowess, thrilling victories, and the occasional humbling defeat—all part of the journey toward chess greatness.
