Once a humble fledgling in the chaotic realm of online chess, Miles Ramos, also known by his handle mrmiles26, has proven to be a cunning tactician and formidable opponent. With a peak blitz rating soaring to 2153 in 2024, Miles has established himself as a blitz enthusiast who balances speed with strategic depth. His bullet peak of 2075 equally commands respect and occasional awe.
Miles’ journey is a rollercoaster that began in 2013 with modest ratings around 1300 in blitz and has since ascended through perseverance, analysis, and probably some coffee-fueled marathons. His style is a curious mix: an early resignation rate hovering around 14%, but a remarkable comeback rate of over 73% when the chips are down — which means never count him out until the king falls.
Known for his love of the Closed Sicilian Defense and the Caro-Kann Two Knights Attack, Miles is a player who prefers solid yet dynamic setups, favoring structures that offer tactical possibilities alongside positional resilience. His favorite openings boast win rates north of 70% in blitz, proving he doesn’t just play them, he dominates them. Of course, when unsure, he doesn't shy from the Kings Pawn Opening either, with a respectable nearly 50% win rate.
Though his psychological battle with the clock can sometimes get spicy — he sports a tilt factor of 14, so patience may not be his strongest virtue — Miles shines brightest around mid-morning, that optimal "best time of day" to put foes in check. He might lose on time occasionally, but he’s never lost his wit.
With over 2,300 games of blitz under his belt, and an overall blitz record just a touch above .500 (1139 wins to 1064 losses), Miles is the kind of competitor that keeps the chess community buzzing. He has faced and conquered some tough regulars, including giancarlovera142 and boricua_pr, often with a smile and a well-timed queen sacrifice.
Recent Highlights
Currently boasting a blitz rating teasing the 2100 mark, showing no signs of slowing down.
Favorite battle gear: Closed Sicilian Defense with a 71.43% win rate in blitz, and the formidable Caro-Kann Defense variations.
Enjoys rapid games as well, peaking near a 1836 rating in 2020, mixing solid strategy with spirited attacks.
Recent heroic victory by resignation on 2025-06-09, pushing opponents to their limits with a mix of sharp play and unyielding pressure.
When he's not tearing pieces off the board online, Miles could probably be found pondering life's toughest question: “To castle king-side, or queen-side, that is the question.”
In the grand tournament of life, Miles Ramos plays to win, one pawn, one blunder, and one triumphant checkmate at a time.
Some fun stats to chew on:
Longest winning streak: 25 games (because persistence pays off!)
Average moves per win: roughly 58. So, if you think short games are routine, think again.
Play style: Loves an endgame battle with 64% frequency — because the drama really starts when the crowd thins.
