Pablo Machado

Pablo Machado: The Tenacious Tactician of the Chessboard

Known online as pananos, Pablo Machado is a chess player whose journey could be best described as a rollercoaster with a lot of checkmates and a sprinkle of resignations.

Rating Evolution and Style

Starting off with a modest rapid rating around 900 in late 2020, Pablo quickly learned that patience is a virtue and perseverance is key. With a peak rapid rating of 1014 accomplished in December 2020, his rating graph since then looks like a heroic saga of rises and temporary falls — typical for someone who battles fiercely and sometimes bites off more than they can chew.

Rapid is Pablo’s playground, but don’t expect speed chess miracles here — his blitz and bullet ratings hover modestly below 1100, probably because he prefers to calculate deeply instead of lightning-fast mouse flicks.

Strategic Preferences

Pablo favors classic openings with a few idiosyncratic twists that keep his opponents guessing and mildly annoyed. His solid performing openings include the Bishop's Opening with a 54.63% win rate in rapid games and the intriguingly effective Bishops Opening Boi Variation, boasting a 70.27% win rate. Meanwhile, the King's Pawn Opening King's Knight Variation seems to be a bit more challenging for him, with a below-average 43% win rate.

Playing Style and Psychological Profile

Endgames are Pablo’s old friends; he ventures there over half his games, showing a resilience borne from experience. With an average win stretching over 47 moves, he’s not one to rush decisions — losses, however, tend to drag on longer (average 62 moves), suggesting stubbornness or a flair for dramatic finishes.

His tactical awareness has a silver lining too: a comeback rate over 64%, meaning when the chips are down, Pablo has a surprising knack for turning the tide. His ‘tilt factor’ is only 15%, which in chess-territory translates as "gets mad, but not enough to flip the board… yet."

Battle Scars and Triumphs

With over 1400 rapid games under his belt, Pablo's record is a near-even split: 722 wins, 709 losses, and 87 draws. This warrior's record suggests that every game is a learning experience and an epic tale of perseverance.

His longest winning streak, a respectable 10 games, shows that when inspiration strikes, Pablo can be unstoppable — although a 15-game losing streak once reminded him humility is always on the board.

Recent Battles

In the latest clashes, Pablo pulled off some dazzling checkmates and crafty resignations, showcasing his love for the dramatic finale:

• Latest Victory: Defeated radichesx by resignation, navigating the Three Knights Opening - Steinitz Defense 4.Bc4 with precise fury.
• Recent Training Ground: Besting jpoc123 via swift checkmate in a Pirc Defense battle, proving he's comfortable with both offensive storms and positional discipline.
• Close Calls: Humbled by josephsmurf3 in a sharp Italian Game - Knight Attack, a reminder that even the best have their off nights.

Behind the Pieces

Pablo Machado's chess philosophy could be summed up as: "Every move counts, every opponent is a challenge, and every misstep is just a plot twist!"

Known for resilience, a taste for long endgames, and a strategic mind that likes to trap opponents in the Bishop's Opening and its variations, Pablo continues sharpening his game — proving that in chess, as in life, it’s not whether you win or lose, but how dramatically you do it.

Fun Fact

He apparently peaks around 8PM — so if you want a fair fight, maybe avoid scheduling matches after dinner.

Stats at a Glance

• Peak Rapid Rating: 1014 (December 2020)
• Total Rapid Games: 1518
• Rapid Wins: 722
• Longest Winning Streak: 10 games
• Preferred Time Control: Blitz, but beware his rapid prowess!

Sample Move - Latest Win Highlights

[[Pgn|1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 g6 4. Bc4 g5 5. O-O g4 6. Ne1 d6 7. f3 Nh6 8. fxg4 Bxg4 9. Rf3 Bxf3 10. gxf3 Rg8+ 11. Kf2 Qh4+ 12. Ke3 Qf4+ 13. Ke2 Qxh2+ 14. Ng2 Rxg2+ 15. Kd3 Rg1 16. Qe2 Nb4+ 17. Ke3 Nxc2+ 18. Kd3 Rg2 19. Kxc2 Rxe2 20. Bxe2 O-O-O 21. Nd5 f5 22. exf5 Nxf5 23. Bd3 Bh6 24. Bxf5+ Kb8 25. Ne7 Rf8 26. Be4 Bg5 27. Bc6 Bxe7 0-1|fen|}