Overview
Renato Feliciano — better known online as natto89 — is a fast-moving, fun-loving chess player who made his mark primarily in bullet and blitz time controls. Active since 2021, Renato is widely recognized as a bullet specialist: rapid decisions, cheeky gambits, and a knack for squeaking wins out of chaotic positions. If you play him at 1|0, expect fireworks (and possibly a resignation you didn’t see coming).
- Username: natto89
- Preferred time control: Bullet (plays tons of 1|0/2|1 games)
- Known for: speedy tactical play, high comeback rate, and heavy use of the Amar Gambit
Quick snapshot: Renato blends aggression with resilience—his recorded Comeback Rate is an eye-catching 82.96%, meaning he rarely gives up even when the scoreboard looks bleak.
Playing Style
Renato’s games are entertaining on two levels: bold opening choices and tenacious middlegame scrambles. He loves forcing complications and often steers games into sharp tactical waters where time pressure and intuition decide the outcome.
- Signature approach: open, tactical play favoring early piece activity and gambit lines.
- Early resignation rate: modest (around 5.6%), showing perseverance even in losing positions.
- Average moves: games that Renato wins tend to be longish—Avg Moves Per Win ≈ 58.5—evidence of gritty, resourceful play.
- Tactical strengths: Win Rate After Losing a Piece ≈ 46.3% — he fights back.
Favorite openings include the Amar Gambit, Barnes Defense and Australian Defense, all of which suit a player who prefers messy, unbalanced battles over quiet maneuvering.
Openings & Repertoire
Renato’s repertoire leans toward surprise and imbalance. Below are some of the most-used systems and how they perform in bullet and blitz.
- Amar Gambit (Bullet): ~2,015 games — win rate ≈ 50.6% — a true go-to for all-out chaos.
- Barnes Defense (Black): heavy usage in bullet and blitz for counterattacking chances.
- Australian Defense and English Opening variations: used to mix structure with tactical chances.
Want to study one of Renato’s typical tactical skirmishes? Try this short illustrative game (viewer placeholder):
Career Highlights & Streaks
Renato’s timeline is peppered with streaks, big comebacks, and steady activity across online arenas.
- Longest winning streak: 12 games
- Current winning streak (recorded): 10 games — riding a nice wave of form
- Longest losing streak: 12 games — he’s endured rough patches and come back stronger
- Notable tactical trait: exceptional comeback rate (≈82.96%) — Renato plays until the checkmate.
For a taste of his comeback play, check this memorable clash: Comeback vs cheese_muster.
Trend chart (performance over time):
Notable Opponents
Renato has faced dozens of regular opponents. A few names stand out from his most-played list:
- cheese_muster — most-played opponent; Renato’s record: 17–7 in his favor.
- makhanda77 — intense rivalry (4–13–2).
- danijel_27 and wars-sawa — frequent matches with mixed results.
- Also often matched versus: tblack_marcelino, goots_game, testofer, patonny.
Stats That Tell a Story
Concrete numbers that help describe Renato’s chess personality.
- Massive activity in Bullet and Blitz (thousands of games overall), with nearly balanced win/loss totals — shows consistency and volume.
- Endgame frequency is fairly high (56.4%) — many games go long enough to require technical finish.
- Average first capture around move 6.3 — he doesn’t avoid early tension.
- Peak moments: and (see placeholders for peak numbers).
Personality & Trivia
Renato’s online persona matches his over-the-board style: playful, resilient, and occasionally theatrical.
- Nickname energy: expects chaos, delivers tactics.
- Best time of day (from trends): around noon — midday master of mayhem.
- Secret superpower: refuses to resign easily — those comebacks are real.
- SEO-friendly tags: Renato Feliciano, natto89, bullet chess, Amar Gambit, blitz player, chess comeback.
Want more? Explore terms used in Renato’s games: Amar Gambit, Barnes Defense, Australian Defense.