Patty Castillo - Woman FIDE Master
Patty Castillo, also known in chess circles as PattyCastillo, is a respected Woman FIDE Master with a flair for blitz battles and rapid-fire bullet games. Starting with a modest blitz rating of 1035 in 2012, Patty quickly catapulted her skill into the 2000+ range by 2020. It’s safe to say Patty treats the chessboard like a rollercoaster—with some thrilling highs and a few dizzying dips, but always pushing forward!
Journey Through the Ratings
With a career spanning over a decade, Patty’s ratings tell a tale of growth, persistence, and a healthy dose of resilience. Blitz ratings soared from 1035 to a peak of 2132, bullet games peaked over 2000, and rapid chess saw a stunning climb up to 2124. Daily games? Oh, Patty plays those too, reaching almost 1980 points—clearly, there’s no time control Patty isn’t willing to tackle.
Playing Style & Personality
Known for a mix of strategic patience and tactical awareness, Patty averages about 68 moves per win, showing she's not a fan of rushing to checkmate – the suspense is part of the charm! With an impressive 85.69% comeback rate, Patty is the kind of player who says, “You beat me? Watch me turn this around.” The psychological tilt factor of 20 suggests Patty sometimes gets fired up, but who doesn’t when the stakes are high?
Chess Humor & Highlights
When Patty’s not dismantling opponents, they might be contemplating just how many hours 8 AM really is—a time surprisingly with a 60.66% win rate! (Proof that mornings do have their perks!) Also, her opponents who hope to win better bring an umbrella, as Patty’s 23-game winning streak reminds everyone that storms can brew fast on the chessboard.
In the Community
Whether facing longtime rivals like lldavell or dabbling with new foes, Patty’s openness to diverse competition shines through. With a win rate nearing 43-50% in faster games using the top-secret openings, her games gripped with suspense and cunning. Some say Patty’s secret weapon is the unexpected — and they might be right.
More than a title and ratings, Patty Castillo embodies the spirit of competitive chess: relentless, evolving, and ever ready for the next challenge. Here's to many more moves, blunders (because we all have them!), and spectacular wins in the grand adventure of 64 squares!