Raymond Carlo Pajares

Raymond Carlo Pajares aka "Mondezy"

Raymond Carlo Pajares, better known in chess circles as Mondezy, is a relentless chess warrior battling on the digital board with a blend of persistence, tactic, and occasional flair that lights up every game.

Career Highlights

• Peak Rapid Rating: 974 (Apr 2025) – proving that patience and hard work often pay off.
• Peak Blitz Rating: 853 (Nov 2024) – speedy fingers with a tactical mind.
• Peak Bullet Rating: 454 (Nov 2024) – well, maybe bullet chess isn’t his natural habitat, but hey, everyone has their off days!
• Steady Daily Rating: 400 (Nov 2024) – the slow cooker approach to chess, sometimes simmering is better than frying.

Playing Style & Personality

Mondezy tends to average around 53 moves to victory in rapid games, which suggests a love for strategic battles rather than quick-fire knockouts. Famous for his 68.59% comeback rate and a surprisingly high 41.63% win rate after losing a piece, he demonstrates resilience that's more dramatic than a chess-themed soap opera.

He embraces the Top Secret opening like a secret agent, participating in nearly 500 rapid games with this opening — enjoy a solid 51% win rate on it. The Scandinavian Defense variations are frequently his go-to gambits, proving he appreciates classical European defenses with a twist.

Although he occasionally resigns early (~5% of games), his Endgame Frequency clocking in at 53% means he’s generally in it for the long haul. His psychological tilt factor of 11 suggests he might sigh deeply and mumble at the board when things don't go his way, but he rides the storm with a grin and tries again.

Record & Opponents

With over 700 rapid games played, Mondezy’s record stands strong at 376 wins, 329 losses, and 37 draws. Blitz and bullet formats lean less in his favor, though he’s always ready for a rematch. Notably, he’s undefeated against some opponents with 100% win rates sprinkled throughout his match history – true dominance or beginner's luck? You decide!

Memorable Recent Games

One of his latest triumphs was a rapid game on May 15th, 2025, where Mondezy played the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation. After an intense 19 moves of strategic piece exchanges and calculated sacrifices, he emerged victorious, forcing his opponent into a game abandonment. You can almost hear the crowd roar (or just his mouse clicks).

Fun Fact

Mundozy’s best time of day to play is around midnight, when the world is quiet, and his tactical awareness is at its peak. Who needs sleep when you can baffle opponents with surprise queen maneuvers?

In short: Raymond "Mondezy" Pajares is your neighborhood chess enthusiast with enough surprises to keep you guessing, some epic comebacks to admire, and a love for long, challenging battles that make every match a story.