Miguel Munoz - Grandmaster of the 64 Squares
Known in chess circles as RealPerangel, Miguel Munoz is no ordinary Grandmaster – he’s a blitz and bullet virtuoso who has crushed the competition with lightning-fast moves and razor-sharp tactics. Rising from a humble bullet rating of 579 in 2020 to a sizzling 2518 in 2024, Miguel's journey is proof that sheer grit and a killer instinct can outmaneuver even the toughest opponents.
Rating Rocketship
From blitz battles to bullet brawls, Miguel’s rating graph looks more like a steep mountain climb than a gentle slope. His blitz rating soared from 1083 in early fandom days to a striking peak of 2772. Bullet games? Oh, he went from a modest 579 start to a blazing 2518 rating, leaving many grandmasters gasping for air.
Streaks and Strategy
Ever heard of a 35-game winning streak? Miguel lived it. That’s enough consecutive wins to make even Magnus Carlsen double-check his openings. His favorite opening moves are so secretive that even his opponents file them under "Top Secret" – no wonder he boasts a 61.7% win rate in blitz and an astonishing 93.1% in bullet with this mysterious repertoire.
Playing Style & Mind Games
Miguel has a style that screams patience and precision. With an average of 63 moves in winning games, he loves the endgame dance and rarely surrenders early. His comeback rate is an intimidating 82%, showing that even when down a piece, he can summon unrelenting pressure to flip the tables. Tilt? Minimal at only 3 out of 10, proving that frustration simply doesn’t fit in his strategy playbook.
Opponent Anecdotes
Facing foes like dcacheiro and soul_mortall, Miguel has been both cruel and kind depending on the day — undefeated with some, and a ruthless hunter when the stakes are high. His win rate against several regular opponents hovers near perfection, including flawless records against many with intimidating usernames like gabrielurbani and drvelja. If you play Miguel online, expect your chances to be slimmer than your remaining time on the clock.
Fun Facts
- Monday morning? Miguel’s already winning 94.44% of his matches — grumpy Mondays aren’t in his vocabulary.
- He owns the hour of 14:00 and 20:00 with a perfect 100% win rate, making these his personal golden hours.
- His bullet games are a warp-speed thrill ride with almost no losses – only 3 losses across 28 games in 2024.
Whether you’re a casual chess fan or a motorsport enthusiast in blitz time controls, Miguel Munoz is a player who commands respect, awe, and maybe just a little bit of fear. One thing’s clear: when Miguel is on the board, the only question is how fast and how savage the victory will be.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| poundedurmom | 4W / 0L / 0D | |
| arturo_vidarte | 2W / 0L / 1D | |
| richardparker_pi | 2W / 1L / 0D | |
| Matthias Bluebaum | 0W / 2L / 0D | |
| Tikhonov Viacheslav | 2W / 0L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2777 | |||
| 2024 | 2518 | 2742 | ||
| 2020 | 1582 | 2513 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4W / 1L / 0D | 4W / 1L / 0D | 88.9 |
| 2024 | 45W / 14L / 9D | 45W / 20L / 9D | 74.9 |
| 2020 | 29W / 0L / 1D | 22W / 3L / 2D | 65.5 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense | 33 | 21 | 7 | 5 | 63.6% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 31 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 64.5% |
| Center Game: Berger Variation | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 83.3% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 83.3% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Two Knights Attack, Mindeno Variation | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 60.0% |
| Döry Defense | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 40.0% |
| Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 16 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Center Game: Berger Variation | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Czech Defense | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Benoni Defense | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Döry Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 35 | 2 |
| Losing | 3 | 0 |