Ricardo Garcia-Rodriguez

Profile Summary: Ricardo Garcia-Rodriguez

Ricardo Garcia-Rodriguez is a chess enthusiast whose journey through the 64 squares has been nothing short of an epic saga filled with draws, a few wins, and a plethora of lessons learned. With a peak rapid rating of 334 achieved back in February 2023, Ricardo has danced fiercely through the ranks, battling on the front lines of Rapid and Blitz chess, proving that perseverance often trumps spectacular flair.

Playing Style & Strengths

Known for an aggressive love of the Grob Opening, Ricardo boasts an impressive 40% win rate here—clearly a move that suits his daring and unapologetically unconventional personality. Conversely, the Polish Opening and King's Pawn Opening have been a bit less kind, reflecting a player always ready to experiment and never shy from a loss (or three... or forty-three).

His games tend to be battles of attrition, with an average of almost 13 moves per win and a staggering 53 moves per loss—because when the going gets tough, Ricardo really likes to stick it out. He’s also mastered the art of the comeback, with a comeback rate of 57% after losing a piece, proving he’s as stubborn as a knight trapped in a pawn chain.

Statistics & Streaks

• Total Rapid games: 78 (7 wins, 43 losses, 28 draws)
• Blitz games: 1 draw
• Longest losing streak: 5 games
• Best time to play: Around 7 PM, when the stars align and the pawns obey

Memorable Matches

Ricardo's most recent victory unfolded in a thrilling Grob Opening game against yasaml in May 2025. The game was abandoned with Ricardo leading, showing that even when others fold, he’s ready to keep the pressure on.
On the flip side, June 2025 saw a tough loss against the formidable Yuta_lil_ghost_XD, reminding us all that checkmate is inevitable at times, especially when your opponent pulls off a sneaky Queen’s Pawn Opening.

Personality & Humor

Ricardo is the player who might not always win but certainly never resigns without a fight—despite an early resignation rate of 18.6%, there’s an unmistakable spirit of dogged determination. With a tilt factor of only 5, he handles setbacks with calmness and the occasional, well-timed groan.

Whether snatching a point with Grob’s flank attack or bravely facing losses in the English and French Defense, Ricardo Garcia-Rodriguez embodies the true spirit of chess: resilience, creativity, and sometimes, comedic timing.

"In chess as in life, sometimes you checkmate, sometimes you get checkmated... but hey, at least you got to move your knights!"