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.
Coaching Feedback for Luis David Jimenez Almeida
Luis, your recent games demonstrate a solid grasp of opening principles and a strong tactical sense, especially highlighted by your ability to convert attacking chances successfully. Your handling of complex middlegame positions shows good spatial awareness and piece activity.
Strengths:
- Opening Play: You consistently follow sound opening principles, developing pieces efficiently and castling timely. Your Ruy Lopez and French Defense Advance handling show understanding of strategic themes.
- Tactical Awareness: Many of your wins display sharp tactical motifs; you spot opportunities such as forks, pins, and mating nets clearly, as seen in your checkmating sequences.
- Active Piece Play: You use piece coordination well to increase pressure on your opponent’s weaknesses, transitioning effectively into your attacking plans.
- Endgame Technique: Your ability to convert slight advantages in the endgame is improving. The final moves in many victories reveal accurate calculation and patience.
Areas to Focus On:
- Handling Strong Counterattacks: In some losses, such as against IMchanged, your position became vulnerable to strong counterplay and inaccuracies under pressure. Focus on recognizing counterattack threats early and strengthening your defensive resources.
- Time Management: While many games were played with adequate time, some critical moments show slight time pressure impacting move quality. Practice maintaining a steady pace, especially when navigating complex positions.
- Piece Coordination in Defense: Occasionally, your pieces become less coordinated when you face aggressive opponents, leading to tactical vulnerabilities. Try exercises that improve defensive setups and piece harmony.
- Opening Repertoire Expansion: Continue to broaden your opening lines and understand typical middlegame plans arising from them. This will provide flexibility against diverse opponents and avoid early disadvantages.
Practical Suggestions:
- Review your losses in-depth to understand the critical turning points. Identifying recurring tactical oversights or strategic misunderstandings can be very beneficial.
- Incorporate regular tactical puzzles, focusing on defense and counterattack motifs to improve your resilience during sharp play.
- Work on endgame fundamentals to ensure clean technique converting small advantages and equal positions.
- Study classic games in your preferred openings to deepen your strategic understanding and typical plans.
Game Example Highlight
The following game showcases your attacking prowess and ability to calculate forcing lines, culminating in a beautiful mating net:
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O-O b5 6. Bb3 Bc5 7. d3 d6 8. c3 O-O ... ... 57. h8=Q# 1-0
Keep up the great work, Luis! With focused practice on the highlighted areas, your chess strength will continue to grow steadily.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| ritz_carlton | 10W / 10L / 3D | |
| jjjsevilla | 15W / 3L / 2D | |
| Adan Alvarez Perez | 8W / 1L / 2D | |
| Steve Berger | 8W / 3L / 0D | |
| ironmenuah | 6W / 4L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2521 | 2522 | 2000 | |
| 2024 | 2509 | 2565 | 2000 | |
| 2023 | 2415 | 2511 | ||
| 2022 | 2438 | 2498 | ||
| 2021 | 2299 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31W / 15L / 4D | 23W / 24L / 5D | 85.2 |
| 2024 | 47W / 54L / 5D | 52W / 50L / 9D | 84.1 |
| 2023 | 155W / 150L / 24D | 153W / 169L / 14D | 83.3 |
| 2022 | 183W / 103L / 19D | 173W / 113L / 27D | 79.0 |
| 2021 | 9W / 4L / 2D | 11W / 2L / 1D | 77.9 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 168 | 83 | 70 | 15 | 49.4% |
| Modern | 158 | 70 | 76 | 12 | 44.3% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 105 | 57 | 44 | 4 | 54.3% |
| Australian Defense | 97 | 55 | 37 | 5 | 56.7% |
| French Defense: Advance Variation | 49 | 16 | 27 | 6 | 32.6% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 37 | 20 | 16 | 1 | 54.0% |
| Alekhine Defense | 31 | 11 | 18 | 2 | 35.5% |
| French Defense | 26 | 10 | 16 | 0 | 38.5% |
| Amar Gambit | 23 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 56.5% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 21 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 38.1% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Gambit | 36 | 22 | 11 | 3 | 61.1% |
| Modern | 32 | 18 | 13 | 1 | 56.2% |
| Czech Defense | 32 | 17 | 12 | 3 | 53.1% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 20 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 75.0% |
| French Defense | 19 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 79.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 19 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 63.2% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 17 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 82.3% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 53.9% |
| Sicilian Defense | 13 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 76.9% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 63.6% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Döry Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 18 | 4 |
| Losing | 8 | 0 |