Overview
rolly parondo (username: ravengelic) is a spirited National Master — officially titled "National Master" — known for a blend of stubborn endgames and dazzling tactical flurries. Preferring the slower, thoughtful cadence of Daily games, Rolly turns long time controls into opportunities to out-cook opponents in the endgame kitchen.
For a quick visual of recent progress, check Rolly's Daily rating trend:
Career highlights
- Official title: National Master (National).
- Preferred time control: Daily — patient play and long, instructive fights are Rolly’s specialty.
- Prolific competitor across time controls: thousands of games in Blitz and Bullet and a deep Daily record. Example peak achievements include and .
- Remarkable resilience: a documented comeback rate of 84.72% — give Rolly a lost piece and expect fireworks.
Playing style
Rolly’s style is equal parts marathon and mischief:
- Endgame-focused — Endgame frequency is high, meaning many fights are decided after the queens are off the board.
- Long games — average decisive games often run into the dozens of moves (AvgMovesPerWin ≈ 80), so bring snacks.
- Tactical tenacity — after losing material, Rolly still converts chances roughly half the time (WinRateAfterLosingPiece ≈ 50%).
- Psychology: TiltFactor is notable (21) — but so is grit. Best time of day: early mornings (around 06:00).
Openings & preferences
Rolly favors dynamic and offbeat systems, often steering games into positions where understanding matters more than memorization. Frequent themes and favorite lines include:
- Amazon Attack — especially the Siberian Attack (excellent results in multiple time controls). See: Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack
- London System (Poisoned Pawn variations) — a reliable battleground. London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation
- Sicilian family (including Closed & Alapin ideas) — sharp, counterpunching play. Sicilian Defense
- Australian and Modern (Pterodactyl) defenses — surprising opponents with flexible setups.
Daily opening performance highlights: Amazon Attack and Pterodactyl lines show particularly strong win rates in the Daily sample.
Memorable streaks & rivals
- Longest winning streak: 25 games — yes, that 25-game streak where Rolly briefly considered quitting work to play chess full-time.
- Longest losing streak: 21 games — humbling, instructive, and ultimately fuel for improvement.
- Most-played rival: aadionline (271 games). Curious? Peek the head-to-head: aadionline
- Current winning streak (at time of this profile): 1 — momentum, cautiously celebrated with tea.
Sample game
One typical Rolly mini-epic (opening ideas, not a full masterclass):
Commentary: Rolly often twists ordinary openings into long endgame battles where patience wins — and the Amazon Attack occasionally appears to frighten opponents into blunders.
Notes & quick facts
- Titled as: National Master (National).
- Preferred time control: Daily (great for players who love slow strategy and long-term planning).
- Fun fact for search engines and fans: rolly parondo, ravengelic, National Master, Amazon Attack, Sicilian, London System, Blitz, Bullet, Daily — these terms summarize the player’s visible footprint online.
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