Reinaldo Rodríguez — Candidate Master (ReinaldoR)
Reinaldo Rodríguez, who often signs online as ReinaldoR, is a titled chess player with the FIDE title of Candidate Master. A grinder of long, messy fights and a terror in short time controls, Reinaldo has built a reputation for dramatic comebacks, marathon endgames, and an alarming habit of making the opponent work for every point.
Career highlights & peak moments
A specialist in fast chess, Reinaldo’s preferred time control is Blitz — where his instincts and speed shine. Notable peaks and career moments include:
- FIDE title: Candidate Master (Candidate Master).
- Peak Blitz strength: — when the clock is ticking, Reinaldo is most dangerous.
- Remarkable endurance: exceptionally high endgame frequency and average game lengths that tell you he enjoys the slog.
- Rating progress snapshot:
Playing style & psychological profile
If chess were a personality test, Reinaldo would be “relentless optimist with a late-night coffee problem.”
- Preferred battlefield: Blitz — fast decisions, tactical skirmishes, and sharp positions.
- Endgame lover: Endgames appear frequently in Reinaldo’s games (high endgame frequency), and many wins are grind-it-out affairs.
- Long games: Both wins and losses average around 80 moves — expect an epic, not a quick massacre.
- Tactical resilience: exceptional comeback rate and a strong record after material loss (ComebackRate ~87%).
- Quirks: Early resignation rate is notable — if the position smells bad, Reinaldo sometimes hurries to the door. Also, tilt factor exists — but nothing a strong brew and a reset can’t fix.
Openings & repertoire
Reinaldo has carved reliable lanes into opponents’ positions, favoring solid yet flexible systems mixed with surprise weapons:
- Reliable favourites: Caro-Kann Defense — a recurrent go-to with excellent success across time controls.
- Other trusted choices: Scandinavian Defense, French Defense: Exchange Variation, and surprise lines like the Amazon Attack family.
- In Blitz he mixes mainstream solidity (Caro-Kann) with sharper sidelines to keep opponents uncomfortable.
Rivalries & notable records
Reinaldo has a long online rivalry against a single prolific opponent and a handful of regulars who know his rhythms well:
- Most-played opponent: LittleLionMan — a jaw-dropping head-to-head record that reads like a saga (hundreds of games, many decisive battles).
- Other frequent adversaries: jsdbv18, stansmith99, kot60 — the usual suspects from the club ladder.
- Streaks: Longest winning streak 12 games; currently riding a difficult patch (current losing streak 12) — every champion has chapters like this.
Time & performance patterns
Reinaldo’s clock habits and daily rhythms are almost as telling as his openings:
- Best time of day: around 11:00 — when the brain is sharp and the coffee has peaked.
- Strong hours include midday and early evening; some late-night hours show more volatility.
- Performs particularly well versus lower-rated opponents (high conversion rate) and remains competitive against stronger opposition.
Fun facts & quirks
- Reinaldo enjoys long endgames — average decisive game length around 80 moves. If you play him, pack snacks.
- Comeback specialist — often turns losing positions into wins more often than most.
- Has a soft spot for the Caro-Kann and a secret affection for offbeat openings that bewilder opponents.
- SEO-friendly tagline: Candidate Master, Blitz specialist, Caro-Kann expert — Reinaldo Rodríguez.
Sample game
A short illustrative Blitz fragment — try it in the viewer below and watch the middlegame theatrics unfold:
Want to follow Reinaldo?
Keep an eye on Blitz events and rapid weekend tournaments — that’s where Reinaldo does most of his magic (and mischief). For deeper dives: opening study, endgame drills, and a willingness to suffer through long games are recommended.