Ricardo Bauluz

Ricardo Bauluz: The Relentless Rapid Rumbler

Meet Ricardo Bauluz, a chess enthusiast whose journey through the 64 squares is nothing short of a rollercoaster ride—with plenty of twists, turns, and occasional loop-de-loops. With a career peppered by fierce battles in rapid and blitz games, Ricardo has demonstrated tremendous grit and spirit.

From Gambits to Glories

Ricardo’s rapid rating soared to a peak of 1225 in 2022, proving that with perseverance and maybe a dash of caffeine, anything is possible. His all-time rapid average hovers around a humble 800-1000 range, a testament to his fighting spirit despite those pesky swings that keep the game interesting.

Playing Style: The Thrill Seeker

Known for an early resignation rate of just over 5%, Ricardo prefers to hang in there until the bitter end. He’s no quitter! In fact, his comeback rate of 62.3% suggests he's the kind of player who’d rather wrestle an extra queen off his opponent's back than concede defeat early.

With an average of about 53 moves per game, Ricardo enjoys the long strategic tussle. He wins about 50% of his games with White and puts up a plucky fight with 43% wins on Black. So, fair warning to opponents: he’s ready to dance no matter the color!

Rapid & Blitz - The Two Sides of Ricardo

Whether ticking down the clock in blitz or maneuvering through rapid's tactical minefield, Ricardo's successes are consistent around a 46-47% win rate across both formats when employing his favorite (and mysteriously named) "Top Secret" openings. One wonders what these secret moves are—perhaps the chess equivalent of a magician’s sleight of hand?

The Human Behind the Moves

When not contemplating knights and forks, Ricardo can be found battling the infamous tilt factor, which hovers around 11, proving that even the best players have their "off days." Yet, his win rate after losing a piece is a perfect 100%, underscoring an iron will and perhaps a knack for catching opponents off guard with unexpected wizardry.

Fun Facts

• Longest Winning Streak: 10 games — a sizzling hot streak worthy of celebration!
• Games Played: Over 2,500 rapid games—basically a chess marathon runner.
• Top Opponents: Faced fierce rivals like hichamasoka and crystin62 multiple times, with a respectable win rate.

Whether you're a fellow challenger or just a fan of the game, Ricardo Bauluz is undoubtedly a player whose passion and perseverance make every match a story worth following—sometimes triumphant, sometimes humbling, but always unabashedly entertaining.