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Username: ORS1984

Playing Since: 2017-01-25 (Inactive)

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Blitz: 2558
748W / 691L / 127D
Bullet: 2263
59W / 64L / 9D

Orlen Ruiz Sanchez (ORS1984) - International Master Extraordinaire

Meet Orlen Ruiz Sanchez, a chess virtuoso who has earned the distinguished title of International Master from FIDE. Known around the chessboard as ORS1984, Orlen has demonstrated a blend of stubborn resilience and tactical wizardry that keeps opponents on their toes.

Climbing the Rating Ladder

Starting with a Blitz rating just north of 1600 in early 2017, Orlen's journey has been nothing short of spectacular. By September 2019, they soared to a peak Blitz rating of 2592 — a level at which mere mortals fear to tread. Not to be forgotten, ORS1984 also proved their mettle in Bullet chess, peaking at an impressive 2287 in August 2019.

A Style That's Equal Parts Art and Science

With average games lasting around 78 moves, Orlen is clearly not one to rush decisions — patience is their middle name. They excel at the endgame, engaging in it in over 80% of their games, with a tactical comeback rate near 90%. When the going gets tough, Orlen is the kind of player who rallies with the grit of a gladiator: if they lose a piece, there's still roughly a 46% chance they'll turn the tables.

Playing Patterns & Psychological Quirks

Orlen's preferred time to strike is around 10:00 AM, when the mind is fresh and the coffee just kicked in. However, chess is no Sunday stroll for them—they carry a tilt factor of 9, meaning a lost game can sting and sometimes throw off their mojo temporarily (but hey, every chess hero has a kryptonite!). Their win rates fluctuate by hour, shining brightest at 10 AM with a stellar 75% success rate in their peak hour.

On the Battlefield

ORS1984 faces a variety of opponents online with a mixed bag of results. Against some (like loydblankenship and babuto), they boast a flawless 100% win record—clearly some nemeses tremble at their approach! Yet against others, the battlefield proves tougher—losses and even occasional draws spice up the tale.

Memorable Games

One recent gem of a victory came in a live Blitz game adopting the Nimzowitsch Defense, where Orlen outmaneuvered the competition on time, showcasing swift tactical awareness and stellar time management. Of course, no chess career is without its stumbles—Orlen’s latest loss in March 2024 was a reminder that even titans must sometimes bow to fate.

Fun Facts & Trivia

  • Longest winning streak: 10 games — because once inspired, Orlen is practically unstoppable!
  • Favorite opening? Officially Top Secret, but whispers suggest a penchant for sneaky flank attacks.
  • Known to trounce some human opponents at lightning speed and occasionally leave them scratching their heads wondering, "How did they see that?!"

In a nutshell: Orlen Ruiz Sanchez is a chess adventurer navigating the complex jungle of 64 squares with the skill, endurance, and a dash of cheeky humor that only the best can display. Whether blitzing through opponents or patiently threading the endgame needle, ORS1984 exemplifies competitive spirit and chess mastery—so keep an eye on this rising star, or better yet, challenge them if you dare!


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Feedback for Orlen Ruiz Sanchez

Orlen, your recent games show a solid understanding of various opening principles and a good fighting spirit. Here are some highlights and areas to focus on:

Strengths

  • Opening Choice and Preparation: You are comfortable playing a variety of openings like the Sicilian Defense, Nimzowitsch Defense, and Caro-Kann. Your repertoire is flexible and practical for club and tournament play.
  • Positional Awareness: You make sensible developing moves and castle early, helping your king’s safety. Moves such as controlling the center and timely pawn pushes like f4/f5 show your understanding of gaining space and initiating attacks.
  • Endgame Technique: You have converted several complex positions into wins by accumulating small advantages and improving piece placement.
  • Resourcefulness: In some games, you managed to win on time or by creating threats that pressured your opponents into mistakes, reflecting good practical skills under time pressure.

Improvement Opportunities

  • Time Management: Some wins were secured primarily due to opponents running out of time. Working on faster calculation and decision-making will help you convert positions into wins even with less clock advantage.
  • Tactical Vigilance: A few losses involved critical tactical oversights leading to swift disadvantage or loss. Continue practicing tactics daily to sharpen your pattern recognition and avoid simple mistakes.
  • Opening Consistency: Occasionally your opening moves allowed your opponent to gain central or developmental tempo. Consider reviewing key theory lines and common plans to reduce early inaccuracies and build durable positions.
  • Defensive Awareness: In some lost games, counterattacks by your opponent could be parried more effectively. Study typical defensive setups and prophylactic moves in your preferred openings to improve resilience.

Recommendations

  1. Analyze Your Recent Losses: Replay the last few games carefully to identify specific turning points and alternative better moves that could have improved the outcome.
  2. Solidify Tactical Skills: Use puzzle trainers or tactical motifs related to your openings to enhance your sharpness and tactical vision.
  3. Deepen Opening Understanding: Spend a little time each week refining your knowledge of critical lines especially in the Caro-Kann and Sicilian to feel more confident facing strong opponents.
  4. Practice Time Control Strategies: Experiment with managing your clock to avoid time trouble and allow better calculation during critical positions.

If you focus on these areas, you will see steady improvement and stronger overall performance. Keep up the great effort and always review your games critically!

Good luck and keep enjoying your chess journey!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
veyita666 11W / 14L / 3D View Games
newuser100000 10W / 10L / 3D View Games
Ignacio Raviolo 12W / 4L / 3D View Games
erosaldo 10W / 7L / 0D View Games
William Hernandez Gonzalez 7W / 9L / 1D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2024 2558
2021 2566
2020 2113 2526
2019 2072 2516
2017 1670
Rating by Year2017201920202021202425661670YearRatingBulletBlitz

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2024 0W / 1L / 0D 0W / 0L / 0D 76.0
2021 3W / 1L / 0D 3W / 2L / 0D 93.6
2020 33W / 33L / 3D 31W / 30L / 8D 82.3
2019 377W / 329L / 67D 358W / 359L / 57D 81.1
2017 1W / 0L / 1D 1W / 0L / 0D 96.7

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Slav Defense 69 24 39 6 34.8%
Caro-Kann Defense 68 28 35 5 41.2%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 65 35 25 5 53.9%
Sicilian Defense: Classical Variation 58 31 22 5 53.5%
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation 56 29 24 3 51.8%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 54 19 31 4 35.2%
Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation 44 19 22 3 43.2%
Sicilian Defense 42 20 21 1 47.6%
French Defense: Burn Variation 40 23 14 3 57.5%
French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Wolf Gambit 35 18 12 5 51.4%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense: Closed 14 6 8 0 42.9%
Amazon Attack 12 5 6 1 41.7%
Sicilian Defense 10 2 7 1 20.0%
Czech Defense 7 1 5 1 14.3%
Caro-Kann Defense 6 4 2 0 66.7%
Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation 5 3 1 1 60.0%
English Opening: Caro-Kann Defensive System 5 1 4 0 20.0%
Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation 4 2 1 1 50.0%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 3 2 1 0 66.7%
French Defense 3 2 1 0 66.7%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 10 0
Losing 9 2
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