Santiago Treviño Pardo

Santiago Treviño Pardo (nskray) - The Relentless Rapid Rumbler

Meet Santiago Treviño Pardo, known in the digital chess wilderness as nskray, a player whose rapid rating soared to a peak of 304 in April 2025, leaving opponents scrambling like pawns under siege. Though his blitz rating peaked at a respectable 294, it's in the rapid format where Santiago truly dances on the 64 squares, playing a blend of sharp openings and calculated tactics.

Santiago has waged battle in over 270 rapid games throughout early 2025 alone, achieving a win-loss record remarkably balanced at 139 wins to 133 losses. A gritty fighter, Santiago never backs down easily, boasting a longest winning streak of 8 games, quite possibly fueled by midnight snacks or the mysterious alignment of chess stars. His current winning streak stands strong at two, while the longest losing streak (6) reminds us all that even titans stumble.

Ever the strategist, Santiago shows a particular fondness for the King's Pawn Opening, having played it close to 100 rapid games and winning more than half with a 55.56% success rate. Other favored gambits include the Bishop's Opening where his win rate jumps up to a confident 75%, and his surprisingly resilient performance with the French Defense at 62.5%. But watch out for his less charming moments with the Alekhine's Defense, which yields a teaser 28.57% win rate—perhaps he'll be working on that one during his next coffee break.

In blitz, Santiago experiments with daring and quirky defenses like the Owens Defense and the Englund Gambit Mosquito Gambit, each with a perfect 100% win rate in limited game counts—because why not mix business with a little surprise and sting? His blitz record tells of fierce tussles ending almost evenly, with 28 wins and 30 losses, highlighting his willingness to enter the tactical fray with both grit and panache.

Known for an early resignation rate of 43.56%, Santiago sometimes knows when the game's not going his way—maybe he's just saving energy for his famous checkmate bursts, like his recent stunning 9-move mating net using the King's Pawn Opening, catching BenjaminJiang1 completely off guard and claiming victory with a theatrical Qxh7#.

Interestingly, Santiago seems to thrive in the late hours, with an impressive 85.71% win rate at the 22nd hour (10 PM) and peaks at 100% win rates during 8 AM and 11 AM games, suggesting either a mysterious chess mojo or just impeccable caffeine timing.

Beyond his numbers and statistics, Santiago's psychological resilience shines with a low tilt factor of 6, meaning he keeps his cool even when the chess gods aren't in his favor. A comeback rate near 50% and a 42% win rate after losing a piece reveal a tactical mind eager to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.

Outside the battlefield, Santiago's record against opponents reveals he dominates many, boasting a perfect 100% win rate against numerous foes, yet remains humble enough to face challenges repeatedly against equal foes like rorro-mata.

Whether delivering dazzling checkmates or retreating gracefully when strategy dictates, Santiago Treviño Pardo, aka nskray, embodies the spirit of a determined and entertaining chess warrior awaiting his next triumph or tactical twist. Keep an eye on him — the rapid rounds are never dull when he's on the board.

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