Luis David Jimenez Almeida (Pingah9)
FIDE Master Extraordinaire
Luis David Jimenez Almeida, known in the chess circles and on the boards as Pingah9, carries the prestigious title of FIDE Master, a badge earned by wits, nerves, and countless battles on 64 squares. This player doesn’t just play chess; he dances with it, often turning blitz arenas into his personal stage.
Chess Journey & Style
Starting with humble blitz ratings around 1720 in late 2021, Pingah9 quickly stormed to the upper echelons, hitting a peak blitz rating of 2612 by early 2025. In bullet chess, he also showcases his lightning speed, achieving a formidable peak rating of 2611. These numbers aren’t just digits—they're a testament to rapid-fire intellect and nerves of steel.
Known for a rather relentless approach, Luis averages nearly 80 moves per win in blitz, indicating a strategic patience that’s quite rare in fast formats. His endgame prowess shines, frequently capitalizing on subtle advantages while others have barely blinked. He casts fear in the hearts of opponents with a comeback rate above 87% - no lost piece spells doom here!
Signature Openings & Tactical Flair
If chess openings were cuisine, Pingah9 would be a master chef of the Modern Defense and Caro-Kann variations. In blitz, he enjoys mixing it up with the Modern Defense (50% win rate), and has an impressive nearly 60% success rate in the Caro-Kann Defense Goldman Variation. Bullet games reveal even sharper opening prowess, including a spicy 100% win rate with the King’s Pawn Opening—because who says fast chess can't be classy?
On the Board and Beyond
Luis’s psychological armor includes a tilt factor of 8 (chess players will nod knowingly), but he’s mastered his best playing hours around 8 AM—the perfect time to checkmate sleepy foes. Whether on Wednesday afternoons (where he enjoys a nearly 68% win rate) or blitzing opponents late at night, Pingah9's adaptability and tenacity are his trademarks.
Recent Glorious Struggles
Not all battles end in victory, but Luis’s recent games have showcased thrilling action. His latest win, a dazzling checkmate over kritipatel in May 2025, is a reminder to all that careful offense coupled with timely aggression is his modus operandi. Sure, losses happen (even to worthy adversaries like IMchanged), but each one is fuel for future conquests.
Fun Facts
- Longest winning streak recorded: 18 games —quite the hot streak for a chess gladiator!
- Favorite defensive trick: Closed Sicilian Defense Fianchetto Variation, holding a balanced 45% win rate.
- When losing a piece, Pingah9’s win rate is an astonishing nearly 50% —talk about fighting spirit!
- Known online as Pingah9, but to his opponents, simply "the guy you shouldn't underestimate."
To sum up: Luis David Jimenez Almeida is a force on the chessboard, a tactician, and a witty competitor who melds strategy and speed to electrifying effect. Whether bullet, blitz, or rapid, he’s definitely a player to watch — and maybe, just maybe, to avoid irritating with a premature queen grab.