Roberto Servat - International Master
Roberto Servat, known online by the handle robertoservat, is an International Master recognized by FIDE. With a chess career robustly built on rapid thinking and tactical brilliance, Roberto has dazzled opponents across thousands of blitz and bullet games. His journey has been a rollercoaster of highs and occasional lows, but hey, even International Masters lose a pawn now and then!
Career Highlights
- Peak Blitz Rating: An impressive 2608 as of October 2024, proving that speed and strategy go hand in hand.
- Peak Bullet Rating: A fiery 2528 in April 2020, showing his lightning-fast reflexes.
- Peak Rapid Rating: An admirable 2501 in June 2021, blending deep calculation with swift decisions.
- Daily Chess Peak: A solid 1991 rating achieved in August 2016, demonstrating consistent strategic play over longer formats.
Playing Style & Personality
Roberto is a fierce competitor with a penchant for the Ruy Lopez and other classical openings, maintaining a tactical edge with a win rate close to 59% in blitz games. He's not a fan of giving up early, with a comeback rate soaring over 85% — basically, he’s the proverbial chess Houdini.
His psychological resilience is notable (Tilt Factor of just 10), meaning even on days when the pieces aren’t cooperating, he keeps his cool – except maybe after losing to a sneaky fork or a perfectly timed checkmate.
Memorable Recent Game
On October 30, 2024, Roberto clinched a notable blitz victory against Raffael_Chess by resignation, playing a precise Ruy Lopez Morphy Defense and demonstrating classic technique and patience. You can check out the game here if you're into seeing some calculated finesse in action.
Fun Facts
- Roberto’s average winning game lasts about 78 moves, proving he's a patient strategist who enjoys the long battle over instant fireworks.
- When playing white, his win rate hits a cheerful 60.65%, making him a formidable force when starting first.
- If chess were a sport, Roberto’s favorite time to play would be 10 AM, when even the pawns seem more cooperative.
- With a longest winning streak of 33 games, Roberto occasionally turns into a chess juggernaut who just won’t quit!
Whether you’re a beginner or a grandmaster, Roberto’s games offer a thrilling blend of speed, strategy, and a sprinkling of that indefinable chess magic. If you ever cross swords with him online, be ready for cunning maneuvers, quick thinking, and a subtle reminder that chess is a game of both mind and wit.