Aaron Mendes IM

Aaron Mendes - International Master

Known online as reevecanada, Aaron Mendes is an International Master who has been climbing the ranks and baffling opponents with a mix of grit, wit, and some seriously tactical moves. Armed with a FIDE title and an arsenal of creative openings, Aaron isn't just making moves on the board — they're making chess fun and intriguingly unpredictable.

Career Highlights

• Peak blitz rating of 2940 achieved in May 2025 — seriously, how do they type that fast?
• Impressive bullet peak rating of 2815 showcases lightning-fast decision making.
• Rapid games peak rating stands strong at 2298, proving versatility across multiple time controls.
• Daily chess peak rating hit 1800, showing steady dedication even outside the blitz arena.

Playing Style

Aaron loves a long fight — averaging about 78 moves per win and 85 moves per loss — so if you fancy a quick game, better be checking the clock! With a comeback rate near 85%, Aaron thrives under pressure, turning losing positions into opportunities. White pieces seem to have a slight edge with a 54% win rate, but don’t discount the black pieces—Aaron plays well with both colors.

While others might resign early, Aaron keeps the pieces dancing longer than most with an early resignation rate below 3%. Nothing like a good chess marathon to keep fans entertained!

Favorites & Quirks

• The Anderssen Opening — Aaron has a perfect 4-game winning streak here. If you see this opening, brace yourself!
• Top Secret opening strategies that might as well be classified — with nearly 3,400 blitz games, their secret’s still safe with them.
• A notable 32-game longest winning streak and a current winning streak to keep opponents on their toes.

Notable Games

On June 3, 2025, Aaron triumphed over CarlssonLudvig in a thrilling blitz encounter. Through a fierce battle featuring the Petrov's Defense Steinitz Attack, Aaron outmaneuvered and eventually won on time. The game lasted 93 moves — a testament to endurance and chess prowess!

Behind the Scenes

Aaron's psychological resilience is commendable, maintaining a tilt factor of only 16 in a field where breakdowns can be as frequent as blunders. Morning players beware: Aaron’s best performance hours hover around 8 AM — so consider that clock if you want to catch reevecanada off-guard.

Opponent Scouting

Facing a varied roster, Aaron's win rates against opponents range dramatically — from perfect 100% victories against some to occasional hurdles with others like losing more than they won. Opponents beware: losing to Aaron often means you've been outwitted in more ways than one.

Fun Fact

If chess were a video game, Aaron would be the boss fight that’s both insanely tough and oddly satisfying to beat. Expect surprises, deep tactics, and maybe a cheeky trick or two that’ll have you wondering, “Did that just happen?”

So whether you’re here to study openings, check ratings, or simply enjoy the spectacle, Aaron Mendes is a name to remember in the fast and fascinating world of competitive chess.