Overview
Miguel Antonio Infante Guerrero, also known online as miarpa, is a FIDE Master who has made a name for himself at ultra fast time controls. He prefers Bullet and plays an enormous volume of games with a pragmatic blend of tactics and endurance. Fans call him a blitzy philosopher and opponents call him "that guy who plays the Benoni until midnight."
Quick reference: preferred time control Bullet, titled FIDE Master. Peak ratings include 2505 (2024-05-02) and 2513 (2024-05-24). For a visual of his Bullet rating run, see
.Playing Style and Strengths
Miguel loves long decisive skirmishes even in very short games. He plays deep into endgames and converts winning chances steadily. He has:
- Endgame frequency about 78 percent, showing persistence into the late middlegame.
- Average decisive game length near 68 moves, so do not expect early resignations from him.
- Strong comeback instincts. His comeback rate is impressive and he often bounces back after setbacks.
He balances tactical sharpness with positional understanding. When down material he still wins nearly half the time after losing a piece.
Favorite Openings and Repertoire
Miguel experiments widely but shows clear patterns. As White he uses flexible first moves like d4 and c4. As Black he enjoys dynamic, unbalanced systems. A few noteworthy lines:
- Benoni Gambit and related Benoni lines. See Benoni Gambit.
- Australian Defense and related sidelines. See Australian Defense.
- Slav Defense: Bonet Gambit and other sharp choices.
- Occasional offbeat choices like the Amar Gambit and Dory Defense for surprise value.
His top Bullet opening performances include big sample sizes in the Australian Defense, Benoni Gambit Accepted, and many gambit lines. He often scores better when he can steer the game into messy tactical waters.
Notable Records and Streaks
- He has run long streaks in both directions: longest winning streak 14 games, longest losing streak 15 games.
- Huge Bullet volume and consistency: thousands of games with a steady win rate that improves when he is the first to check the opponent.
- Strong at odd hours. His best hour of the day is listed around 06:00, so do not challenge him to a morning duel unless you like surprises.
Psychological profile: he is competitive but shows a measurable tilt factor, which means his results swing after losing sessions. He counteracts that with persistence and careful endgame play.
Most Played Opponents
Miguel has faced many opponents repeatedly in Bullet. A few of his most-played foes are:
- Xayf — recorded battles numbering close to 40 games.
- ChessMentch — frequent rival with a strong head-to-head score.
- szachista4444 — another regular opponent in Bullet marathons.
- Others: Cam D., Kathy Williams, Gabriel Massut.
Fun Facts and Placeholders
- He has a soft spot for gambits and weird sidelines. If the opening has "Gambit" in its name he either loves it or hates it and then loves it again.
- Best time to catch him online is early morning, much to the surprise of night owls.
- Placeholder sample game link: Exciting Bullet Finish.
- Try an interactive miniature below to see how he might open the board: .
Career Snapshot
Miguel Antonio Infante Guerrero is a FIDE Master who built his reputation on volume, resilience, and a willingness to enter complex tactical positions. He is a habitual Bullet player and a tricky opponent for anyone who underestimates the power of sustained pressure in short time controls.
If you want to study him, start with the Benoni and Australian Defense games and be prepared for long, decisive fights. Also, bring coffee for the endgames.