JOEL ANTHONY MONTOYA BURGA

Joel Anthony Montoya Burga (otrolo69)

Joel Anthony Montoya Burga, known in the chess world as "otrolo69," is a fiercely competitive player with an intriguing blend of calculated strategy and a pinch of unpredictability—kind of like a chessboard with a wild card hidden under its sleeve.

Rating Overview & Playing Style

Joel's chess journey has seen a rollercoaster of ratings, peaking at a blitz rating of 932 in 2024 and rapidly climbing to 865 in 2025. While his bullet adventures are a bit more secretive with fewer games, his rapid play holds an impressive average win rate hovering around 78%, showing a preference for calculated, thoughtful strategies rather than frantic time scrambles.

With a White Win Rate of 53.03% compared to Black’s 45.53%, Joel feels more at home when starting the game, wielding the first move like a determined general charging into battle.

He has an early resignation rate of 4.34%, indicating he sometimes knows when to fold 'em—but hey, who likes throwing good games away? His average moves per win hover around 52, meaning he enjoys the long chess saga, while losses tend to stretch even longer with nearly 60 moves, perhaps reflecting his stubborn refusal to concede lightly.

Master of Comebacks

When it comes to clawing back from setbacks, Joel is nothing short of impressive. His comeback rate clocks in at a whopping 59.98%, and astonishingly, he has a 100% win rate after losing a piece. Yes, you read that right—losing material may intimidate others, but Joel sees it as the perfect setup for a dramatic comeback worthy of a Hollywood movie plot twist.

Just beware his "tilt factor" of 9—if you see him cracking that smile or furrowing his brow, it might be time to take a break or offer him some virtual tea.

Favorite Openings & Noteworthy Opponents

Joel cherishes the enigmatic "Top Secret" opening—his signature approach in blitz games, played over 2,270 times with nearly a 50% win rate. When feeling adventurous, he dabble with the Grob Opening and its various gambits, boasting a perfect 100% win rate in a few games. Clearly, he likes to keep his opponents guessing and occasionally pulling off moves that make grandmasters raise an eyebrow.

In the realm of rivalry, Joel has faced "sunnylearn" seven times and "polaris_celeste" five times, mixing familiarity with fierce battles. His wins against a long list of opponents showcase his broad experience and adaptability across the chess battlefield.

Timings and Temperament

Joel’s best hours for chess miracles seem to be in the evening and night—21:00 and 16:00 hours bring him his highest win rates, flirting with over 55%. And surprisingly, he performs best on Saturdays and Tuesdays, showing that the weekend warrior spirit is alive and well.

In Conclusion

Joel Anthony Montoya Burga is not your average chess player—he’s a tactician, strategist, and a comeback king wrapped in a shroud of mystery and a dash of humor. Whether you face him in rapid, blitz, or bullet, expect a rollercoaster match filled with surprising twists, a dash of unpredictability, and a player who never quits, no matter the odds.

So next time you see "otrolo69" challenge you, prepare for a battle on and off the board—because Joel plays to win, laughs off the losses, and always keeps the game interesting!