Diego Flores - Grandmaster Extraordinaire
Diego Flores, known in the chess world by the formidable handle messiboca, is a Grandmaster who doesn’t just play chess — he orchestrates symphonies on 64 squares. Earning the prestigious Grandmaster title from FIDE, Diego has shown that strategy, patience, and a pinch of flair are his weapons of choice.
Rating Rollercoaster & Streaks
Diego's ratings have been climbing and dazzling audiences alike. His peak blitz rating soared to an impressive 2831 in April 2023, while his bullet ceiling touched 2825 in July 2021. Rapid? He cracked 2675 at the height of summer 2023. When it comes to winning streaks, Diego once dazzled with a streak of 21 consecutive victories—the kind of run that would make even the chess gods pause to take notes.
Playing Style & Psychological Fortitude
Known for his endgame wizardry, Diego averages about 74 moves to victory — proof that he loves a good long fight. His comeback rate is a staggering 84.7%, which means you’re never really out of the game against him. Early resignations are rare; this Grandmaster battles to the bitter end, keeping opponents biting their nails.
Psychologically, he’s pretty sturdy with a modest tilt factor of 8, and his best hours to strike are mornings around 11:00 AM and the magical 12th hour, where he boasts a win rate near 93%. Clearly, the early bird really does catch the king (or queen!).
Openings: The “Top Secret” Arsenal
Diego's repertoire includes a mysterious “Top Secret” opening, which has been deployed over 115 rapid games (with a respectable 36.5% win rate), and an impressive 472 bullet games where his win rate climbs to 54.5%. He also enjoys mixing it up with classic defenses like the King’s Indian Semi-Averbakh System and the Closed Sicilian Defense, showing a flair for both solid and aggressive play.
Recent Battles: Victory and Defeat
Recently, Diego delivered a masterclass win playing black in a tense King's Indian Defense Semi-Averbakh System game, checkmating his opponent after a brilliant sequence of tactical fireworks. But even the greatest stumble; his latest defeat came in a closely fought battle using the King’s Fianchetto Opening Reversed Alekhine Variation, a reminder that every chess hero has their Kryptonite.
Rivals and Records
Diego has tangled most frequently with opponents like saikrishnareturns and ayelenchess, holding solid win rates. Some rivalries are less friendly — he’s yet to crack players like hikaru or gmbenjaminbok, who keep his win column at zero. But as every chess player knows, persistence is key, and Diego’s tactical genius keeps pushing those boundaries.
Fun Fact
With a username like messiboca, one might guess Diego appreciates a good goal as much as good gambits. Perhaps football’s finesse inspires his graceful yet deadly chess style — a game of precision, creativity, and sometimes... a last-minute miracle checkmate!