Ricardo Glöe Mendes

Ricardo Glöe Mendes (ricgmendes)

Ricardo Glöe Mendes is a rapid chess enthusiast who dances skillfully between rating peaks and unexpected valleys, currently cruising around a respectable 675 Elo (as of early 2025). His journey through the chessboard resembles a thrilling rollercoaster: from modest beginnings in 2023 with ratings around 238, he rocketed up to an impressive peak of 969 in August 2024, proving determination and plenty of tactical flair are his weapons of choice.

Playing Style & Stats

Known for his patience, Ricardo likes to take his sweet time in winning battles, averaging nearly 67 moves to secure a victory, while he usually suffers quicker losses, around 40 moves. If chess had a “comeback kid” award, Ricardo would be a strong contender with a 73% comeback rate after falling behind. But beware—he does have a tilt factor of 9, so spectators are advised to keep snacks handy during tense moments.

His choice of openings is eclectic but shows a preference for solid strategies like the Queen's Gambit Accepted Central Variation and the intriguingly mysterious "Top Secret" opening he experiments with around 400 games in rapid. He has mastered the Alekhine System within the Queen’s Gambit Accepted Central Variation boasting the highest win rate among his repertoire at nearly 59%.

Results & Rivalries

With a near-even win/loss record of 2569 to 2558 and 130 draws, Ricardo embodies the spirit of competitive balance. He tends to shine the brightest around 11 PM—his prime time for chess wizardry—garnering his best win rates across late evening hours.

His longest winning streak is a commendable 11 games, but like all mortals, he has faced a harsh 9-game losing streak in the past, only proving the game's unpredictability. Among his most played opponents is "scvjbbghhhbvvcvv," against whom he has played 9 times—a number that is as cryptic as the username itself.

Fun Facts & Recent Battles

• Ricardo's favorite battlefield for meaningful clashes is Rapid Chess, where most of his 6,000+ games have been played.
• Despite a sometimes skeptical win rate against certain openings (he’s struggled with the Philidor Defense), he remains adventurous and constantly strives to improve.
• He boasts a respectable 54.6% win rate with White and a solid 43.1% with Black, making him a threat regardless of color.
• Ricardo’s recent show of prowess includes a win by resignation vs. “K1950B” in a Queen’s Gambit Accepted battle, and a fierce checkmate victory against “MohammadGad9” using a King's Pawn Opening.

Whether Ricardo Glöe Mendes is slyly plotting his next sneaky endgame or swashbuckling through complex middlegames, one thing's certain: he’s a player who treats every move like a story and every game like an adventure—occasional tilt notwithstanding.

Keep your eyes on ricgmendes, the chess rollercoaster who’s as comfortable lamenting a loss as celebrating a spectacular win!