Overview
Juan Luis Pertiñez, who plays online as Pertinhez76, is a Candidate Master and a blitz specialist. He combines stubborn endgame technique with a taste for sharp, practical openings. His peak blitz form is highlighted here: 2326 (2026-03-16).
Quick rating snapshot:
Career Highlights
- Title: Candidate Master.
- Preferred time control: Blitz, where most of his activity and best results appear.
- Impressive volume: thousands of blitz games and long winning streaks, including a longest winning streak of 41.
- Known for converting complex positions under severe time pressure.
Playing Style
Juan Luis is patient, resilient, and likes the long road to victory. Games often head into endgames where he out-grinds opponents.
- Endgame frequency: high, around 75 percent.
- Average moves per win: about 65.
- Strong comeback ability and a solid win rate after losing material.
- Peak hours: he often posts his best results in the small hours, especially around 02:00.
Openings and Strategy
He prefers systems that invite imbalances and practical chances rather than dry technical squares. Opponents find themselves navigating unfamiliar middlegames more often than not.
- As White: London System variations and Amazon Attack setups are frequent.
- As Black: the French Defense and the Alapin against the Sicilian appear regularly.
- Top blitz lines include the Amazon Attack, London System, and Scandinavian Defense.
Notable Opponents
Pertiñez has built very strong head-to-head records against several regular opponents.
- richardmanuel — 109 wins, 6 losses, 5 draws.
- abm67-56 — 77 wins, 9 losses, 5 draws.
- jesusdelatorre — 64 wins, 12 losses, 5 draws.
- chessplayer2020dc — 70 wins, 4 losses, 1 draw.
Sample Blitz Game
A short illustrative blitz opening that shows Juan Luis's taste for classical development and quick castle safety.
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Quick Facts
- Handle: Pertinhez76.
- Title: Candidate Master.
- Preferred time control: Blitz.
- Peak blitz rating: 2326 (2026-03-16).
- Longest win streak: 41 games; current streak: 6.
Why Watch
Follow Juan Luis for textbook time-pressure play, inventive opening choices that lead to messy middlegames, and endgame persistence. He is a good model for players who want to learn practical decision making when the clock is ticking.