Liordis Quesada Vera (aka menor31)
Known in the chess world by the enigmatic username menor31, Liordis Quesada Vera proudly holds the esteemed title of International Master bestowed by FIDE. A player who balances the art of strategy with an impressive arsenal of openings labeled “Top Secret,” Liordis’s games are often as mysterious and unpredictable as their coding.
Rating and Performance Highlights
- Peak Blitz Rating: An eye-watering 2677 in July 2022, proving lightning-fast reflexes combined with grandmaster-level tactics.
- Peak Bullet Rating: 2458, showcasing the ability to think faster than the speed of light (or at least the speed of a mouse scroll).
- Daily Chess Peak: A respectable 1285 rating, achieved in November 2022, from just a handful of games—a casual stroll in the park compared to their blitz battles.
- Rapid Chess: Dominated up to a 2400 peak, a testament to adaptability across time controls.
Playing Style and Stats
Liordis approaches chess with a healthy dose of tenacity and wizardry. Their psychological resilience is something to behold, boasting a remarkable 86.98% comeback rate after setbacks—because surrender is for mere mortals, not INTERNATIONAL MASTERS.
An endgame fan, they enjoy battles that stretch long and deep, with over 81% of their games reaching the endgame. With an average of 70 moves per win and nearly 78 per loss, patience is clearly a virtue (and a necessity).
Winning about 50% of games when playing White and about 46.6% with Black, Liordis proves their colors don’t define their fate.
Notable Records & Rivalries
With over 1500 games featuring their “Top Secret” openings alone, Liordis's unpredictability is their strongest weapon. They have faced tough opponents many times, notably:
- gmjoey1 (20 games)
- nguyenduchoa & cstevens1 (17 games each)
- and a legion of others who have either fallen before their might or survived only to tell the tale.
Recent Battles: Triumph & Trial
In their most recent victory from April 2025, Liordis wielded the classical Petrovs Defense with finesse to claim a win on time against Knyaz13. The game was a clock race as tense as a thriller novel, with Liordis patiently maneuvering through 43 moves to triumph.
As every hero faces challenge, Liordis experienced a tough loss in May 2025 against IgnisFlora, succumbing after 22 moves in a Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack—proof that even the best have off days (or just need more coffee).
Fun Fact
Liordis has an early resignation rate of less than 1%—because conceding without a fight is not in their game plan. Expect battles worthy of Shakespeare’s “The Art of War” rather than a quick surrender.
Whether online blitz, bullet duels, or classical daily games, Liordis Quesada Vera plays chess with cunning, endurance, and a dash of irresistible mystery. The board is their stage, and the pieces? Their cast of characters in an epic drama where the checkmate is always just a clever move away.