Hugo López IM

Hugo López - International Master Extraordinaire

Meet Hugo López, known on the virtual chess battlefield as Maxterlopez, an International Master who dances gracefully across the 64 squares like a chessboard’s resident ninja. With a flair for fast-paced games, Hugo’s blitz and bullet ratings have soared impressively—peaking at a blistering 2826 in blitz and an astonishing 2915 in bullet over recent years.

Since bursting onto the scene in 2017 with modest ratings around 1500-1600 in blitz and bullet, Hugo has become a force to be reckoned with, grinding out thousands of games peppered with wins, losses, and a sprinkle of draws. Their average blitz rating often hovers around the elite 2700 territory, proving that speed and precision are the dynamic duo behind their unstoppable gaming style. In bullet, where split-second decisions reign supreme, Hugo’s win rate hovers near 50%, showing remarkable consistency against the fast and furious.

Hugo isn’t just about rapid-fire attacks—their resume also includes rapid games where, although fewer in number, they maintain a phenomenal win rate of over 85%! Clearly, whether it’s a lightning match or a slightly more relaxed pace, Hugo approaches the game with methodical strategy and infectious enthusiasm.

Legend has it that Hugo once went on an epic 95-game winning streak, a feat that would make even the most stoic grandmasters tip their hats (or, at least, pause Netflix for a bit). And despite juggling thousands of intense battles, their resilience shines through with an impressive comeback rate of nearly 88% and a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece—talk about turning lemons into checkmates!

Diving deeper into Hugo’s psyche, they possess a tilt factor of 13, meaning they keep cool under pressure far better than most keyboard warriors. This calmness combined with tactical brilliance explains why opponents often find themselves outplayed, even in the most chaotic bullet duels.

With an endgame frequency above 80%, Hugo clearly enjoys playing the long game, squeezing every iota of advantage from those twilight phases where pawns become queens and fortunes turn on subtle nuances. Their style? Patient, precise, and always a step ahead—although their average moves per game suggest they don't shy away from complex, cerebral scrambles.

Outside the board, Hugo’s arsenal includes some shrouded secrets in their "Top Secret" opening repertoire, boasting solid win rates in both blitz and bullet formats. Their opponents range from casual club players to fierce veterans, some of whom see their win rate drop to zero (sorry, lpsupi, we tried).

Whether it’s weekend marathons or late-night blitz sessions, Hugo López is a chess whirlwind, combining speed, strategy, and an unyielding will to win with a dash of finesse—and maybe just a hint of cheeky audacity. Watch out chess world, because Maxterlopez is still charging ahead, one brilliant move at a time.