Player Profile: pitu1202ash (Pitu Oviedo)
Meet pitu1202ash, a spirited rapid chess player navigating the battlefield with a rating rollercoaster that would make even a thrill-seeker nervous. With a peak rapid rating of 1023 achieved in April 2025, Pitu’s journey through the ranks is marked by more swings than a playground — from an impressive 1023 to a more modest 297 by June 2025.
Chess Style & Stats
Pitu is no stranger to both victory and defeat, holding a record of 267 wins, 302 losses, and 49 draws in rapid games. This player favors a strategic cocktail of openings, with a penchant for the Van 't Kruijs Opening (played 91 times with a roughly 44% win rate) and the ever-classic French Defense where Pitu excels, boasting an impressive 64% win rate in 25 games. Surprisingly, Pitu’s Mieses Opening variations and King’s Pawn Opening both show a solid 50% success rate — talk about consistent unpredictability!
Memorable Moment
Pitu’s recent victory against uuuuu087 featured some crafty plays with the Van 't Kruijs Opening, ending the match by resignation after a persistent assault and excellent positional play. If only every game ended with such a graceful surrender!
Strengths & Quirks
- Tactical Awareness: Has a comeback rate of 43%, proving Pitu isn’t out until it’s checkmate or coffee time.
- Average Moves: Loves a good long battle, averaging 64 moves per win — definitely not a fan of quick, flashy wins.
- White vs Black: Slightly better performance with White pieces (about 46% win rate) compared to Black (40%).
- Early Resignation: Calls it quits early just 11.6% of the time — keeping true to the fighting spirit.
- Peak Performance Time: Early birds beware! Pitu performs best around 5AM, meaning those wins might be fueled by a mix of caffeine and dreams.
The Psychological Battleground
Despite the ups and downs, Pitu’s tilt factor is at a manageable 8, which means setbacks sting but never wreck the whole game plan. If Pitu loses a piece? The win rate after a loss is a humble 29%, but hey, every grandmaster started somewhere.
In the Arena
Pitu's most recent battles have been a mixed bag: tough losses by resignation against toti34ant and JoseC0948, but also some triumphant victories, showing resilience and a willingness to experiment with less common openings. Pitu has faced a handful of regular opponents, including davidnicolas10 and juanmorales98, with mixed results—chess is a tough crowd!
Summary
In summary, pitu1202ash is a tenacious rapid chess adventurer who’s clearly here for both the challenge and the fun. With a solid mix of classic and unusual openings, an experimental spirit, and a willingness to battle through losses, Pitu’s chess story is far from over. Keep an eye out for this player — maybe not yet a grandmaster, but definitely a grand entertainer!
And remember: if you see Pitu online at 5 AM... maybe it's best to grab some rest first.
