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Playing Since: 2007-08-17 (Inactive)

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Daily: 1058
0W / 1L / 0D
Rapid: 2000
3W / 2L / 0D
Blitz: 2719
1643W / 1223L / 138D
Bullet: 3054
191W / 81L / 10D

Roberto Debarnot - International Master Extraordinaire

Roberto Debarnot, also known in some circles by the enigmatic handle pichi2004, is no ordinary chess player. With the prestigious title of International Master from FIDE firmly in his corner, Roberto has spent years honing his craft, dazzling opponents with both quiet strategy and explosive tactical flair.

A Blitz Beast with a Secret Opening

Roberto’s true playground is blitz chess, where he has played over 2500 games, boasting a win rate of about 54%—not bad for a format where seconds count and panic often reigns supreme. His secret weapon? An opening so mysterious it's simply listed as "Top Secret," making his opponents wonder if he’s playing chess or conducting a covert spy mission.

Impressive Streaks and Comebacks

When Roberto gets going, watch out—he once ran a winning streak of 13 games, a feat that would make even the most stoic grandmasters raise an eyebrow. And if things look bleak, don't count him out. His comeback rate is a staggering 85.84% and, shockingly, whenever he loses a piece, he bounces back with a 100% win rate. Talk about turning lemons into checkmates!

Playing With Style and Smiles

One might say Roberto is a patient maestro—he averages about 69 moves per win, taking his time to unwrap the tactical gifts of the game like a perfectly wrapped birthday present. Whether he’s playing white or black, he maintains a steady win rate above 53%, proving that he knows how to keep the balance on both sides of the board.

Eccentric Hours and Winning Days

You might expect a chess player to be most brilliant during the day, but Roberto thrives at odd hours—5 AM, 6 AM, and even the magic hour of 20 (8 PM) when his win rate sneaks above 60%. Saturdays and Mondays are his battlegrounds of choice, with winning percentages nudging close to 60%. Clearly, Roberto’s internal clock is set to “checkmate o’clock.”

Psychology and Humor at the Board

Despite occasional setbacks (his tilt factor clocks in at a modest 10), Roberto’s psychology is a masterclass in resilience. Rated matches bring out his best, and casual games? Let's just say that his focus is sharper when stakes are high. And with an early resignation rate of just under 0.5%, he’s either stubbornly optimistic or just really hates wasting time—either way, it makes matches against him never dull.

The Man Behind the Moves

Beyond the numbers, Roberto Debarnot is a chess warrior with a tactical mind and a sense of humor. He’s the kind of player who might silently plan a knight fork while smirking about that disastrous blunder from his opponent. Whether you play against him online or face him over the board, expect a duel full of suspense, strategy, and just the right dash of mischief.

In summary, Roberto isn’t just playing chess—he’s writing a thrilling, top-secret espionage novel one move at a time.


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Positives in Your Bullet Play

Your recent games show several strengths that contribute to your success in bullet chess:

  • Opening mastery: Your performance in openings such as the Scotch Game and Alekhine Defense is outstanding, with win rates above 90% and even 100% in the Alekhine Defense. This gives you a quick and confident start to games.
  • Strong tactical awareness: Your games often feature sharp and effective tactical sequences, allowing you to convert advantages decisively, especially in complex positions.
  • Efficient time management: You consistently maintain strong time control without major time pressure, which is essential in bullet chess.
  • Consistent midgame play: The ability to maintain pressure and exploit opponent's mistakes helps you capitalize on opportunities throughout the game.

Areas to Improve

Although your bullet record is excellent, there are opportunities to refine your play to further increase your win rate and reduce losses:

  • Endgame technique: Reviewing some losses reveals moments where endgame conversion was challenging. Enhancing your basic endgame patterns and calculation in time pressure will help secure more wins or draws.
  • Opening variety: While your favored openings are a strength, opponents may prepare against them over time. Expanding your repertoire or varying move orders could prevent predictability.
  • Defensive resilience: In some losses, the defense against opponent threats can be improved, especially under time pressure. Practicing pattern recognition for common threats can improve survival in tough positions.
  • Transition phases: Focus on smooth transitions from the opening to midgame and from midgame to endgame by planning positional goals and piece coordination.

Practical Suggestions

To progress further in bullet chess, consider these targeted actions:

  • Regularly analyze your bullet games, both wins and losses, to identify recurring critical moments and mistakes.
  • Drill key endgames such as king and pawn versus king, basic rook endgames, and simple mating nets.
  • Practice quick opening drills focusing on less familiar variations to increase flexibility.
  • Train calculation and visualization for 2-3 moves ahead to reduce blunders in time pressure.
  • Use slower time controls to practice strategic decision-making which will improve your intuition for bullet games.

Keep Up the Good Work!

Your strong performance and impressive win rates demonstrate great skill and dedication. Maintaining this attitude while integrating small improvements will help you climb to higher levels. Enjoy your games and continue building on your solid foundation.



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Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 3054 2713 2000
2015 1816
2014 1804
2013 1769
2012 1762
2011 1866 1058
Rating by Year20112012201320142015202527131762YearRatingBlitz

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 147W / 41L / 9D 140W / 55L / 5D 73.2
2015 0W / 0L / 1D 1W / 0L / 0D 133.0
2014 77W / 60L / 13D 82W / 65L / 7D 70.8
2013 23W / 19L / 4D 24W / 23L / 1D 66.1
2012 6W / 8L / 0D 7W / 6L / 1D 75.1
2011 675W / 459L / 51D 693W / 449L / 51D 69.4

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scotch Game 19 18 1 0 94.7%
Scandinavian Defense 17 14 3 0 82.3%
Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit 17 14 2 1 82.3%
French Defense: Exchange Variation 16 12 3 1 75.0%
Australian Defense 12 9 3 0 75.0%
Alekhine Defense 11 11 0 0 100.0%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 11 8 3 0 72.7%
Caro-Kann Defense 10 7 3 0 70.0%
Barnes Defense 10 8 1 1 80.0%
Czech Defense 10 5 5 0 50.0%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
French Defense 181 115 61 5 63.5%
Slav Defense 179 112 58 9 62.6%
French Defense: Advance Variation 179 107 66 6 59.8%
French Defense: Exchange Variation 178 116 56 6 65.2%
French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Botvinnik Variation 175 95 76 4 54.3%
Bogo-Indian Defense 97 52 41 4 53.6%
French Defense: Burn Variation 90 48 37 5 53.3%
Australian Defense 83 46 34 3 55.4%
Döry Defense 68 36 28 4 52.9%
French Defense: Classical Variation 62 36 26 0 58.1%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Four Knights Game 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Colle: 3...e6 4.Bd3 c5 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Czech Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Petrov's Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 21 0
Losing 8 1
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