Medina Paz Miguel (born 1968)
International Master – Chess Enthusiast Extraordinaire
Medina Paz Miguel, known in the online chess circles as medinapazmiguel1968, is a formidable International Master who has been silently plotting checkmates and dazzling opponents for decades. Born in 1968, this chess wizard has a rating history as varied and dynamic as their brilliant opening repertoire, blending classical strategy with modern flair.
Rated highly in rapid, blitz, and bullet formats, Medina's battle-tested skill shines brightest in the bullet arena, boasting a peak rating of an impressive 2670. This speed demon has played over 10,000 bullet games and won nearly two-thirds of them—that's a lot of lightning-fast queens, bishops, and rooks flying across the board! Blitz is no stranger either, with an eye-catching peak rating of 2626 and a hearty win rate above 54%.
Don't let the nickname fool you—this player isn’t just about speed but also enduring stamina; in daily chess, the calm before the storm, Medina’s peak rating reached 2279. With an average game length in wins stretching over 69 moves, patience and precision are clearly part of their secret sauce.
Playing Style & Strengths
Medina’s games are a blend of sharp tactics and solid endgame mastery, boasting a remarkable 82.8% comeback rate after early setbacks. For opponents who think they have the upper hand, beware—the “International Master” refuses to throw in the towel early, resigning only about 1.59% of the time. Both White and Black pieces see success, with win rates around 64.7% and 60.3%, respectively.
When it comes to openings, Medina keeps enemies guessing. While much of the opening play is "Top Secret" (a.k.a carefully guarded and intensely refined), they also dabble in the Alapin Sicilian, Kings Indian Defense, and even the Old Benoni Defense for that extra spice. In blitz, the Benko Gambit Half Accepted Pawn Return Variation is their little-known powerhouse—winning 100% of the matches played there. Talk about ruthless variety!
Recent Highlights
Medina’s latest victories were as decisive as a checkmate in under 30 moves, including a spectacular checkmate in a Queens Gambit Declined Janowski Variation where their opponent barely knew what hit them. Equally notable were tactical battles in the Kings Indian Defense and Sicilian Defense, consistently ending in Medina’s favor with opponents lamenting “how did they see that?”
Chess Personality Snapshot
- Longest Winning Streak: 22 games—talk about a blitzkrieg on the board!
- Tilt Factor: 17 out of 100 (meaning some days are tougher than others, but hey, who isn’t human?)
- Best Time to Play: Sharpness peaks around 9 AM, so mornings are prime time for tactical fireworks.
- Most Played Opponent: A certain john1gold, with battles fought fiercely 210 times and a respectful 79% win rate. Rivals beware!
Medina Paz Miguel is not just a chess player but a grand storyteller with every game—a saga of brilliant sacrifices, surprising comebacks, and the occasional "Oops, missed that" moment, all woven into the rich tapestry of a life spent mastering 64 squares.
Whether blitzing through bullet games or slowly grinding out results in daily chess, Medina combines experience, grit, and a dash of mystery to keep the chess world captivated. Watch closely and you might just catch a lesson or two from one of the game’s sharpest minds.