Mario Yber Lopez FM

Mario Yber Lopez (Milop27) - FIDE Master Extraordinaire

Known in the chess realm as Milop27, Mario Yber Lopez is no ordinary chess enthusiast; they are a bona fide FIDE Master, adorned with the prestigious title awarded by the international chess federation itself. Mario's journey through the labyrinth of sixty-four squares is a saga of grit, wit, and the occasional dramatic blunder that gracefully turns into a comeback.

Rating and Style

Mario’s peak blitz rating is a remarkable 2405 achieved in April 2025, showing a steady climb fueled by countless dust-ups in the rapid and bullet arenas, where milestones like a bullet rating over 2200 prove their fast-and-furious instincts. Mario's rapid peak came earlier, with a rating of 2260, showing a versatile skill set across race-paced formats.

With an average game length of about 72 moves when winning, Mario prefers to savor the complexities until the endgame – and they play those long battles well, with the endgame frequency exceeding 84%. Their psychological fortitude is legendary: a comeback rate soaring at 86.1% and an uncanny ability to win almost half the games even after losing a piece.

Playing Personality & Patterns

If you catch Mario at their best, it’s usually around midday (12:00 pm) — a divine hour when the mind is sharp and the pawns march fiercively. However, watch out for the tilt factor of 9; even masters can get rattled, though Mario’s early resignation rate is a modest 0.14, showing they rarely surrender without a fight.

Mario’s opening repertoire includes some "Top Secret" weapons and many encounters with the Unknown Opening — proving they like to keep opponents guessing. When diving into Sicilian Defense variations, they can be downright ruthless, boasting perfect wins with the Kan Modern Variation and strong success in others.

War Stories from the Board

One of the recent victorious skirmishes involved Mario playing black in a tantalizing Chess960 battle, deploying the Owens Defense to force a resignation from Nurelina12. The tactical finesse displayed was nothing short of masterful, with Mario turning complex positions into wins that made pawns and knights dance to their tune.

Not every day is a triumph, though. Even Mario has faced the sorrow of defeat on the clock against veryweak68, a humbling reminder that even a FIDE Master can stumble... but only to rise again.

Opponent Trivia

Mario has tangled with various rivals, with tough matchups against names like mkapho13122 and alufolamhashem, and a laudable win rate against a diverse crowd that ranges from the utterly formidable to those who make a blunder here and there (sometimes on purpose?). The motto? Keep Calm and Castle On.

In Conclusion

Mario Yber Lopez is a chess warrior for the ages—equipped with titles, a strong rating arsenal, and a playful spirit that turns every match into an epic tale. Whether blitzing through a rapid fire match or patiently grinding out a marathon endgame, Milop27 proves that chess is not just a game, it’s an adventure where every piece tells a story.