Eric Pérez Quijano - The Enigmatic NotaChessRookie
Meet Eric Pérez Quijano, more famously known by his online alias NotaChessRookie, a unique figure in the chess world who navigates the battlefield of 64 squares with a style equal parts tactical wizardry and occasional comical missteps. With a Blitz rating cresting at 480 in 2025 and a Bullet peak at 446, Eric proves he’s no ordinary rookie – more like a chess ninja hiding in plain sight!
A Mixed Bag of Skill & Quirks
Eric’s Rapid play is the stuff of legends… or maybe just amusing anecdotes, with a max rating of 617 early in 2025, though recent results caused a rapid fall back to 378. But don’t let that fool you: his comeback rate is a jaw-dropping 71.98%, showing he never truly gives up, even after losing key pieces. If he loses material, watch out — because his win rate after losing a piece is a perfect 100%. Clearly, Eric thrives when the pressure’s on.
The Not-So-Secret Opening
While most grandmasters boast about secret openings, Eric’s secret isn’t so secret — his favorite opening, simply called Top Secret, is played consistently across Blitz, Bullet, and Rapid games. His win rate here is respectable: 54.4% in Blitz, 52.8% in Bullet, and a humbling 36.8% in Rapid—so apparently the top secret is to keep it quick and shifty!
Opponent Highlights & Rivalries
With a most-played opponent range from triple-m-19 (30 games) to several one-off battles, Eric showcases a mixed bag of results. Against triple-m-19, he enjoys a solid 66.7% victory rate, but other foes such as natluscnc and brednev14 have mysteriously earned a 0%. Looks like some rivalries burn hot — or he just forgets their tactics easily.
Chess by the Numbers
- Longest winning streak: 7 games (a week of feeling unstoppable!)
- Current winning streak: 0 — but every good story needs a comeback
- Average moves per win: ~59 moves, proving a love for epic battles
- Average moves per loss: ~63 moves, because sometimes it’s better to lose slowly
- White pieces win rate: 51.35%, Black pieces win rate: 46.52% — a balanced player, no doubt
Playing Times and Personality
Eric seems at his best on Wednesdays (+59% win rate) and Sundays (+54%), while his evenings post 21:00 might need some coffee, given a 0% win rate. An early resignation rate of just 1.16% indicates he hates to quit early — unless his cat walks across the keyboard.
The Psychological Chessboard
With a tilt factor of 7, Eric might get frustrated occasionally, but his rated-vs-casual win difference of nearly 49% reveals a fierce competitive streak when the stakes are on. Beware: this player is a comeback magician with a knack for turning the tides against the odds.
In summary, Eric Pérez Quijano, aka NotaChessRookie, might not be your next world champion just yet, but he’s a whirlwind of surprises, laughs, and unexpected victories. Whether racing through bullet games or grinding in rapid marathons, Eric reminds us all that chess is as much about the journey (and cheeky fails) as the final checkmate.
