Ricardo Lopez Orellana

Ricardo Lopez Orellana (ricardo47795)

Ricardo is not your average chess player; he’s a human rollercoaster on 64 squares with a rating journey as wild as a knight’s leap. Since 2022, Ricardo’s Rapid rating has soared to a peak of 1142 in May 2023, proving that persistence and passion usually trump speedy checkmates (or blunders). He's an avid user of the mysterious “Top Secret” opening—though no one’s really sure what that is, it clearly works for him with almost 1400 Rapid games under his belt and nearly a 49% win rate. Talk about dedication!

Ricardo's bullet and blitz results reveal a player who’s fast but sometimes pays the price—his Bullet peak was a formidable 884 back in June 2022, but he’s got the scars to show for it too, with wins and losses battling it out relentlessly. Blitz is his playground too, peaking at 786 late 2023, where quick instincts matter more than a carefully brewed cup of coffee.

Playing Style & Personality

With an early resignation rate of just 2.37%, Ricardo is a fighter who rarely throws in the towel prematurely. His games are marathon affairs, averaging nearly 60 moves per win and even more per loss—clearly a strategist who believes in outlasting opponents rather than rushing to flashy checkmates.

His endgame frequency is impressively high at over 61%, suggesting that Ricardo doesn’t just want to survive the middle game but aims to close the battle with precision and patience. When the chips are down, Ricardo’s comeback rate of nearly 67% shows resilience that would make Rocky Balboa proud.

Fun Facts & Quirks

• Best time of day to challenge Ricardo? Around 2 PM—just don't expect an easy afternoon nap!
• Longest winning streak stands at 9 games—a hint that when Ricardo's on fire, even Bobby Fischer would be impressed.
• However, his tilt factor of 8 confirms he can get rattled; don't poke the bear after a blunder!
• His record against opponents is a mosaic: he’s undefeated against some (100% wins!) and hopelessly stuck against others (cough... tylerkal... cough... 0%).
• He once executed a killer Scandinavian Defense - Mieses-Kotrc Variation win by checkmate, proving that even “Top Secret” openings can deliver dazzling finales.

Recent Games Highlights

Ricardo's most recent triumph was a beautiful checkmate on May 29, 2025, where he confidently navigated the Scandinavian Defense to force a mate in style—rook-tacular! Naturally, this masterstroke was followed by an impressive timed victory earlier that same month, showing Ricardo’s prowess both on the board and on the clock.

Of course, no journey is without setbacks. Just days around the same time, he suffered a checkmate defeat against averagerep, a reminder that even grandmasters face mortal moments. Yet, Ricardo’s spirit and relentless pursuit of victory keep the chess flames burning bright.

Summary

In the world of online chess, Ricardo Lopez Orellana spins a tale of grit, growth, and the kind of unpredictability only a true chess warrior can muster. His strength isn’t measured only by numbers and rankings but by his ability to bounce back, embrace quirky openings, and keep his opponents guessing. With a nickname like “Top Secret Specialist”, the chessboard better watch out—Ricardo’s next move could be a surprise attack nobody saw coming!