Raúl Leonardo Lavigne López - Chess Profile
Raúl Leonardo Lavigne López, known online as O_cubano_perigoso, is a dynamic and entertaining chess player with a clear preference for rapid time controls. A tactician at heart and a little mischievous at the board, Raúl blends deep endgame play with an appetite for unusual openings. This profile highlights his style, favorite weapons, notable milestones, and a few fun facts to help you know the player behind the username.
Playing Style
Raúl is a long-game specialist. He sees middlegames as marathons and endgames as prime time. His games tend to be lengthy and decisive, and he maintains a strong comeback rate which makes him dangerous even when the position looks bleak.
- Preferred time control - Rapid
- High endgame frequency and long average game length
- Strong tactical resilience - excellent comeback rate
- Likes complex positions that reward patience
Openings and Repertoire
Raúl enjoys mixing mainstream theory with quirky, high-reward lines. He often surprises opponents with less-common choices and lines that lead to imbalanced positions. Below are notable openings he plays and where to read more.
- Favorites as Black: Alekhine Defense, Caro-Kann Defense, Modern Defense
- Favorites as White: Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation, London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation
- Often successful in closed Sicilian structures and the French Advance
Career Highlights & Milestones
Raúl has climbed steadily across all faster time controls, peaking with memorable performances in both blitz and rapid events. He is especially formidable in rapid play, which remains his preferred arena.
- Consistent rapid performer with a peak rapid season in early 2026
- Longest winning streak recorded: 13 games
- Notable consistency in blitz and bullet seasons across 2025 and 2026
- Strength adjusted win rate: Rapid stands out as his best format
Peak rapid rating: 2418 (2026-02-13)
Opponents & Head-to-Head
Raúl has several frequent rivals online. He knows how to adapt to familiar foes and often gets the better of repeat opponents. Here are a few of his most-played opponents. Tap a name to view that profile.
- Juraj Matejovic - tough but familiar rival
- Chesstrueno - many battles and sharp encounters
- patrikmorskazvezda - favorable record
Sample notable matchup: View Game
Sample Game (for study)
Here is a short illustrative game you can replay. Use it to study middlegame plans and transition technique.
Fun Facts & Personality
Raúl mixes seriousness with humor. He is competitive but will often crack a joke in chat after a tense finish. A few quick facts:
- Known for long, dramatic wins and a low early resignation rate
- Best time of day to play is mid afternoon
- Has a playful tilt level - not too dramatic, just enough to keep the mood alive
- May open with an unusual line simply to see the opponent squirm
Quick Stats Snapshot
- Formats: Rapid specialist, also active in Blitz and Bullet
- Strongest traits: Endgame technique, persistence, tactical recovery
- Typical game length: long - lots of strategic battles
Want to follow Raúl?
Keep an eye on rapid events and evening blitz sessions. He thrives in those windows. For more detailed matchups, openers, and game replays check the opponent and opening links above.