Rafael Ruiz

Rafael Ruiz (aka Rerg77)

Rafael Ruiz, better known by his enigmatic username Rerg77, is a passionate chess aficionado whose journey through the 64 squares is as colorful as it is unpredictable. With a penchant for the “Chess960” variant, Rafael has shown both flashes of brilliance and moments when his pieces seem to have a mind of their own.

Career Highlights & Playing Style

Although Rafael hasn't yet dethroned Magnus Carlsen or picked up a grandmaster title, his peak blitz rating of 1121 in April 2021 and a sprightly rapid top rating of 1233 stand testament to his steady grind and love for the game. His blitz adventures reveal an average move count of nearly fifty per win (49.62) but a cautionary 62.86 moves per loss — hinting that when things go south, they really go south.

A strategic player with an endgame frequency north of 58%, Rafael prefers to wrestle battles deep into the late middlegame and endgame. Yet, he is not a stranger to early resignations — probably on days when his coffee runs out — at a modest rate of 2.77%.

Tactical Temperament

His comeback rate is a plucky 66%, proving that sometimes it’s not over until the queen sings. However, losing a piece tends to throw a wrench in his plans, with only a 39.33% chance of turning the tables afterward. Tilt? Oh yes — a tilt factor of 12 might explain those occasional impulsive blunders or overambitious sacrifices.

Opening Repertoire

Rafael is no one-trick pony. His most beloved openings in blitz include the classic King's Pawn Opening (with a near 50% win rate) and the sneaky Scandinavian Defense - Mieses Kotrc Variation boasting an impressive 61.67% success. Also worthy of note is his surprisingly effective Van ’t Kruijs Opening (53.54% wins), because who doesn’t like a little mystery?

Results & Opponents

After thousands of games, Rafael’s win/loss/draw record in blitz stands at a hearty 2323 wins, 2526 losses, and 132 draws. His best victories are often served cold against some opponents he boasts a 100% win record against — perhaps he’s memorized their pattern or just enjoys the thrill of merciless domination.

Recent games show Rafael’s flair for dramatic finishes. Just recently, he delivered a checkmate in a Chess960 showdown against IsaGoat33 and orchestrated a slick resignation win versus spassschaf. Of course, not all battles go his way, like a tough checkmate loss against super_Adnan. But hey, every champion has their “learning experiences.”

Psychological & Temporal Trends

Everyone has that “golden hour,” and for Rafael, it’s the magic hour of 7 PM, when his win rates peak and his pieces seem to dance to his command. Though rated games are trickier for him (a slight -3.63% win difference compared to casual), he keeps showing up — because giving up is not in the playbook.

Fun Facts

• Longest winning and losing streaks are both an even dozen — balance in all things.
• Really likes to tangle in the messy sweetness of Chess960, where the pieces wake up confused — just like some mornings.
• Handles pressure with tact but sometimes succumbs to tilt; those losses look as dramatic as a grandmaster blunder movie.
• Regularly plays with a bold mix of openings, never letting opponents get too comfortable.

Rafael Ruiz continues to brave the battlefield of 64 squares, mixing solid strategy with moments of inspired madness. A player who proves chess isn’t just about ratings or trophies, but the joy of the game, the thrill of the fight, and maybe occasionally, complaining when the bishop gets trapped.