Pinillo0

Profile Summary: Pinillo0

Meet Pinillo0, the rapid-fire tactician who dances on the chessboard with a rating that nudges the 400 mark in Rapid — a speed where many dream but few truly thrive. Since embarking on the journey back in 2020, Pinillo0 has shown a tenacity and an ever-evolving skill, turning the tides across Rapid, Daily, and Blitz formats, though Rapid remains their forte and preferred battlefield.

From Humble Beginnings to Rapid Rising Star

Starting at a modest 150 Rapid rating in late 2024, Pinillo0 quickly climbed to an impressive peak of 401 by mid-2025. Not a casual stroll, but a relentless march with over 590 Rapid games played, boasting a near 51% win rate. Blitz and Daily games tell tales of fiery battles — with Blitz peaks touching 686 in 2020 and an epic 664 Daily rating, proving adaptability across time controls... even if victory loves Rapid best.

Opening Repertoire: Curious, Courageous, and Sometimes Quirky

When it comes to openings, Pinillo0 doesn’t shy away from classical choices like the King's Pawn Opening which yields a respectable 52% win rate, or the Queen's Pawn Opening which edges higher at 56%. But add in some spice with the Scandinavian Defense (54% wins) and the odd Englund Gambit (even win splits at 50%), and you've got a player willing to venture off the beaten path. That Van 't Kruijs Opening might be risky (45% win rate), but hey, fortune favors the bold!

Style and Strategy

Pinillo0 averages about 40 moves per game when winning - no quick blitzkrieg here, but solid grinding play. Early resignations happen occasionally (~14%), probably to avoid being pawn fodder for some cheeky traps. They have a healthy comeback rate of over 62%, proving they’re not one to fold easily when the going gets tough. Psychological resilience is key — though a tilt factor of 9 means some rough patches too, we all have those moments!

Memorable Matches & Rivalries

Pinillo0 has tangled regularly with opponents like pablobr35 (8 games) and xsagui (6 games), though the record against pablobr35 is a humbling 0 wins to 7 losses. But against many others, Pinillo0 dominates with a 100% win record over foes from malferiosse to themostafax9. Seek them out if you want a challenge—or a demo lesson!

Highlight: A Dramatic Checkmate Victory

One of the finest recent moments was a dazzling checkmate with Black against ThierryGofa in June 2025. The final move, Qxf2#, wrapped up an aggressive assault that bit down hard after tactical skirmishes. Here’s a glimpse of that masterpiece:

When to Challenge Pinillo0?

Statistically, mornings around 5 AM are their best playing hours — yes, the early bird catches the rook! Friday and Wednesday boast the highest win rates, so maybe plan your tough matches then... or expect Pinillo0 to be at the top of their game.

Fun Fact

With an average capture move around move 5, Pinillo0 dives into the tactical fray early. And though that comes with a hefty 24% one-sided loss rate indicating the occasional misstep, it’s all part of the grand adventure called chess!

Ready to test your skills? Pinillo0 has played hundreds of games and isn't shy of a challenge — just don’t expect mercy in the rapid time control.