Nicolás Abarca - The International Master with a Tactical Mind
Known online as Niclox, Nicolás Abarca has climbed the ranks of competitive chess with the finesse of a grandmaster-in-training and the determination of a knight on a relentless quest. Awarded the prestigious title of International Master by FIDE, Niclox is a force to be reckoned with on the 64 squares.
His journey began humbly with ratings in the low thousands, but by 2017, Nicolás was blitzing through opposition, pushing his bullet rating past 2600 and his blitz rating nearing 2300. Over the years, he has demonstrated a penchant for fast and furious games — with a bullet game count soaring into the hundreds, and a blitz record boasting nearly 700 wins. Petite but mighty, he remains cool-headed with a tilt factor of just 10, showing that losing doesn’t rattle his castle.
Among his legendary feats is a longest winning streak of 57 games—imagine the sheer excitement and sore fingers behind that marathon of victories! Niclox is no stranger to tactical fireworks either: an incredible 100% win rate after losing a piece suggests that giving up material isn’t really giving up at all. His comeback rate, a dazzling 84.5%, proves he’s a fighter who thrives when the odds are stacked.
A staunch believer in the power of endgames, Nicolás ventures into complex endgame positions nearly 77% of the time, averaging about 74 moves per win — a testament to his strategic endurance and patience. Whether wielding the white or black pieces, he maintains a crushing win rate above 64%.
When asked about his favorite opening? That’s a well-guarded secret—his opening repertoire is "Top Secret" (literally, according to his stats), which probably keeps his opponents guessing and frustrated in equal measure. He's played over 900 games under this clandestine banner, winning nearly 70% of them both in bullet and blitz formats.
Nicolás shows a particular flair for late-night battles, shining bright between the hours of 4 am to 10 am, and dominating Fridays and Thursdays with win rates soaring above 70%. Clearly, his brain is sharpest when others might just be dreaming of chess strategies.
Whether he’s dismantling opponents with a grin or puzzling out the most cryptic of positions, Nicolás “Niclox” Abarca is a quirky mix of patience, tactical genius, and a sprinkle of mystery—making him one of the most fascinating players on the international chess scene.