Erick De La Cruz

Erick De La Cruz (aka MeMoNiToS) - Bullet Chess Aficionado

Meet Erick De La Cruz, or as the bullet chess world knows him, MeMoNiToS. If rapid-fire chess games were a competitive sport, Erick would be right up there making blitz looks slow by comparison.

With a peak bullet rating soaring to 2532 as of April 2025, Erick has proven himself a formidable speed strategist, often beating opponents before they've even finished their first cup of coffee. His journey from a humble beginning rating of 516 in 2024 to a blazing 2505 just a year later is nothing short of spectacular—a true chess rocket on a trajectory straight to the stars!

On the battlefield of the 64 squares, Erick's statistics reveal not just speed but endurance: over 2,700 bullet games played, with an impressive 1490 wins against 1116 losses and 119 draws. His longest winning streak? A jaw-dropping 32 games—a streak probably fueled by sheer determination and maybe a couple of strong coffees.

Opening secrets? Erick is a fan of the mystery and the unexpected, playing the "Unknown Opening" more than 2,400 times with a respectable 55% win rate. Yet when he unveils his Top Secret lines, even opponents with deep preparation find themselves scratching their heads. His style mixes patience with tactical awareness, boasting an 82% comeback rate and a calm approach in endgames with an average of nearly 74 moves to win, proving he doesn't just blitz; he outplays.

Psychologically, MeMoNiToS is a zen master, with a tilt factor of just 10, and a peak performance window between 7-8 AM, which suggests early bird catches the queen—or at least the king. He prefers to keep fighting until the end, with only 1.43% early resignations and a balanced record whether playing white (56% win rate) or black (54% win rate).

Erick's battles are not without drama; he wins by checkmate, resignation, and sometimes, clock pressure. His games often end in dramatic finishes, like the recent victory where he executed a sharp Nimzowitsch-Larsen Attack to crown his opponent in less than 30 moves.

In the online chess arena, MeMoNiToS is known for his resilience, tactical vision, and relentless drive to improve. With win rates varying slightly throughout the week and a penchant for peak play in the evenings and early mornings, Erick embodies the modern grandmaster of lightning-fast chess.

So next time you see MeMoNiToS popping up in your pairing, better be ready — Erick De La Cruz will turn the board into his own personal lightning storm!