Luis Marcos Medarde Santiago (Medarde94) - International Master Extraordinaire
Meet Luis Marcos Medarde Santiago, better known in chess circles as Medarde94, an International Master certified by FIDE and a true connoisseur of the chessboard battlefield. With a strategic mind razor-sharp enough to slice through defenses and an impressive track record across blitz, bullet, and rapid formats, Luis is nothing short of a modern-day chess wizard.
Luis’s blitz journey has been a rollercoaster of epic proportions — starting with a modest rating around 1750 in 2022 and rocketing to a dazzling 2704 by 2023. It’s a classic tale of rapid improvement, resilience (with a comeback rate of 85.48%), and a penchant for delivering stunning wins even when a piece is lost (win rate of 100% after losing a piece, no pressure!). His bullet games are just as intimidating, boasting an impressive 93.75% win rate with his secret weapon opening, “Top Secret,” keeping opponents guessing and often checkmated before they can say “rook lift.”
Known for his endurance in the endgame (played in over 77% of his battles) and a patient average of 72 moves per win, Luis blends tactical precision with psychological tenacity—he tilts only 3% of the time, so his breath stays as calm as a monk’s, even when the clock’s ticking down. When playing white, he’s a fearsome adversary with a 64% win rate, but watch out playing black, he's no pushover with a solid 62.5% win record.
Off the board, Luis’s approach is mysterious, just like his “Top Secret” openings. His most recent opponents include such colorful characters as wheatdestroyer2007 and playchessnownick, where he’s had mixed encounters but kept a perfect score against some, ending games with style faster than you can say “checkmate.”
When it comes to tough days, Luis shines brightest in the evenings and late nights, rocking near-perfect win rates between 18:00 and 21:00 hours. Is his secret fueled by coffee, chess-crazed inspiration, or otherworldly intuition? You decide!
In short, Luis Marcos Medarde Santiago is not just a player; he’s a chess phenomenon — a grandmaster of grit, guile, and gut-check moments. Keep an eye on this rising star; he's got many more epic games ready to set the chess world on fire.
