Overview
Roberto Suardi Jr., known online as Mestre_Soares, is a Candidate Master recognized by FIDE and a fierce competitor in fast time controls. He favors Bullet chess and has built a reputation for long, tactical games that often run deep into the endgame.
Track his Bullet trajectory here:
. Peak Bullet rating: 2130 (2024-12-25).Playing Style and Strengths
Roberto combines stubborn endgame play with a surprisingly high comeback ability. He loves long fights and rarely gives up early. Expect battles that last: his average decisive game goes more than 75 moves.
- Tactical resilience - Comeback rate 83.11 percent.
- Endgame focus - Endgame frequency about 85 percent.
- Deep games - Avg moves per win roughly 75 and per loss about 77.
- Likes to simplify - often delivers checks with the queen.
- Preferred time control - Bullet. Play fast or be prepared to be outpaced.
Openings and Repertoire
Roberto employs a quirky but effective mix of systems with a clear fondness for dynamic counterplay when playing Black and flexible setups with White.
- Top Bullet openings: Alekhine Defense, Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation, Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation, Benoni Defense, French Defense.
- Notable Black weapon: Alekhine Defense - thousands of games recorded in Bullet.
- As White he often reaches Colle and Nimzo-Larsen structures to steer the game into familiar territory.
- Example short playable demo:
Notable Opponents and Records
Roberto has logged many repeat encounters online. He has a few favorite rivalries and some very one-sided affairs.
- Most played opponents: gbidari (16 games, record 8-7-1), svchess1956 (14 games, 7-7-0), mayito27 (14 games, 11-3-0).
- Quick profile links: Glenn Bidari and mayito27.
- Sample recorded game: View Game.
Trends, Streaks and Timings
Roberto shows both peaks and troughs. He has recorded lengthy streaks on both sides of the ledger but remains dangerous in short time controls.
- Longest winning streak: 10 games.
- Longest losing streak: 17 games.
- Current losing streak: 1 game.
- Best time of day: around 08:00 local - he tends to perform especially well in morning sessions.
- Hour highlights: some of the highest win rates appear near hour 8 and late evening hours.
Fun Facts and Personality
Roberto is as tenacious as his opening choices are idiosyncratic. Expect a player who will turn a wild middlegame into a marathon endgame. He resigns early sometimes, but often for good reason and never without a story to tell afterward.
- Nickname online: Mestre_Soares.
- Known for long fights and creative defenses.
- Funny habit: celebrating comebacks with short, dramatic chat messages.
Quick Links and Extras
- Explore Roberto's Bullet rating history:
- Peak ratings snapshot: Bullet 2130 (2024-12-25), Blitz 2268 (2025-04-01), Rapid 2008 (2025-01-31)
- Try a recent game replay: