Roberto Betancour

Roberto Betancour (Rob2409)

Meet Roberto Betancour, better known in the chess world as Rob2409 — a fighter on the 64 squares and an eternal optimist with a flair for the unexpected. With a peak rapid rating just shy of 770, Roberto’s games are a colorful rollercoaster of tactical twists and heroic comebacks. Don’t be fooled by the ratings alone; this is a player who, despite a few bumpy losing streaks (longest was a painful 10 in a row), keeps bouncing back with a staggering 77.4% comeback rate after setbacks. If resilience were a chess piece, Roberto would be king.

Playing Style & Personality

Roberto approaches chess like a mixed bag of tricks — aggressive openings followed by a solid endgame founded on patience (the endgame frequency clocks in at 54.87%). He’s also prone to the occasional early resignation (a mere 1.36%), showing a healthy respect for when the game’s gone south — or maybe just a flair for dramatic exits. Expect intricate middlegame battles with an average of 48 moves per win, holding tight to his pieces and grinding down opponents slowly but surely.

Fun fact: Roberto shines brightest late at night, boasting his best winning percentage around 11 PM (a whopping 85.7%) and an impressive 72.7% win rate at 6 AM — proof that sometimes, the best ideas come either just before bed or with first coffee. Early mornings and late nights might just be his secret weapon.

Opening Repertoire Highlights

Roberto’s opening choices are eclectic but tell a tale of a player who enjoys a bit of spice.

• Rapid: Loves the Englund Gambit (100% win rate in 3 games, take that skeptics!), and the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation where he’s undefeated in two outings.
• Blitz: The Scotch Game and King’s Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation are his trusty steeds, winning over 57% and 61% of the time respectively.
• Bullet: Much like a midnight snack, the opening choices here have been riskier, but he’s managed some notable wins with the English Opening Two Knights Variation and the Ruy Lopez Berlin Halloween Attack.

Notable Records & Rivalries

Roberto has tangled multiple times with familiar foes like saifmossad10 and isaavlb, holding his ground with an impressive 100% win rate against numerous opponents — some of whom probably wish they could have a rematch just to rewrite history.

His win/loss/draw balance reveals a gritty competitor: nearly as many wins as losses in Rapid formats (35 vs. 36), but overall more wins than losses in Blitz (100 wins to 90 losses) and Bullet play (11 wins to 21 losses). Those casual spectators might say "he wins half the time," but every lost game is a learning story, and a future tale of glory.

Memorable Moments

Among three recent thrilling victories, Roberto’s latest checkmate against cushion69 on June 3, 2025, stands out — securing his triumph in a Scandinavian Defense battle with surgical precision. His games often end with either checkmate or resignation — a testament to his skill in decisively closing the game.

In Conclusion

Roberto Betancour may not be a household name yet, but with his tenacity, tactical acumen, and a penchant for late-night magic, he’s a player to watch and cheer for. Whether you face him online or just peek at his games, expect the unexpected — a chess journey filled with drama, excitement, and the relentless pursuit of the win.