FIDE Master Jose Riverol: Bullet Chess Streamer Known as nau64
Jose Riverol, better known online as nau64, is a FIDE Master, a streamer, and a bullet chess enthusiast through and through. His online career is a story of volume, speed, and relentless attacking energy. With more than 3,000 bullet wins and a longest winning streak of 49 games, Jose has turned the bullet arena into his personal playground. Bullet is clearly his preferred time control.
From Occasional Games to Online Marathoner
Jose's online journey began back in 2010, but his real transformation arrived in 2019. That year he started playing hundreds of bullet games every month, and his rating climbed steadily. By August 2022 he played 684 bullet games in a single month and won 503 of them. That kind of output requires fast hands, faster instincts, and a genuine love for the clock.
His bullet peak reached 2279 (2026-08-08), while his blitz rating touched 2400 (2021-03-29). Even though he spends most of his time in bullet, his results in the Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon and the Australian Defense show deep opening knowledge across every time control.
Signature Openings and Tactical Style
Jose plays with a sharp, practical style. His standout lines include:
- Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon in both bullet and blitz
- Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, where he wins over 86% in bullet
- Amar Gambit, a tricky weapon with an 85% bullet win rate
- Australian Defense, his surprise weapon with a 91.11% blitz win rate
A typical Accelerated Dragon setup in his style might begin like this:
Frequent Opponents and Friendly Dominance
Jose has built long running rivalries with several regular opponents. Against Bryan López he has faced off 130 times and never lost, winning 126 games and drawing 4. He has also played Benjamin Martello 143 times, taking 130 wins. Another frequent rival, Alvaro Ruggiero, has pushed him harder with 42 wins for Jose, 11 draws, and only 2 losses in 55 meetings.
Fighting Spirit and Streaming Energy
What makes nau64 fun to watch is his refusal to give up. His comeback rate is 77.68%, and he wins 72.31% of the time even after losing a piece. He is nearly as dangerous with the black pieces as with white, and he is at his best early in the morning with a perfect win rate at 07:00. His current winning streak sits at 13 games. As a streamer, he brings that same relentless, attacking energy to every broadcast.