Grandmaster Roberto Garcia Pantoja (rogapa)
Known in the chess universe as rogapa, Roberto Garcia Pantoja is a force to be reckoned with on the 64 squares. Awarded the coveted title of Grandmaster by FIDE, rogapa has proven time and time again that they're not just playing chess — they're rewriting the rules of blitz, rapid, and bullet battles.
Career and Playing Style
Since rising through the ranks, rogapa has dazzled chess fans with an explosively strong blitz rating peaking at an eye-watering 2831 (early 2020). Their rapid and bullet skills are nothing to sneeze at either, hitting peaks of 2505 and 2522 respectively. Whether it's lightning-fast bullet or rapid-fire tactics, rogapa’s win rate hovers near a crown-worthy 60% in blitz and rapid formats, showcasing a blend of razor sharp tactical awareness and solid endgame prowess.
Operating with a cool psychological edge (a tilt factor of just 6!), rogapa knows precisely when to strike — statistically, the best time to catch them online is around 6 AM, when brilliance and caffeine align perfectly. With an average of 68 moves per winning game, and an impressive 80.8% comeback rate after setbacks, rogapa embodies the spirit of resilience — proving to opponents that giving up early is simply not part of their repertoire.
A Statistical Glimpse
- Total Blitz Games Played: Over 1,300 with a stellar winning record of 768 wins, 452 losses, and 93 draws.
- Longest Winning Streak: 28 games — a streak that would make even Magnus think twice.
- Opening Philosophy: Wrapped in mystery, rogapa's opening collection is “Top Secret,” but we know it’s deadly, boasting a 58.5% win rate in blitz alone.
- White vs. Black: Plays white with a 61% success rate, and black with a very respectable 56% win rate — symmetry is overrated anyway.
Memorable Victories & Memes
In their most recent showdowns, rogapa has demonstrated a killer instinct, winning a number of games by resignation and clock dominance. Notably, a recent blitz match saw rogapa dismantle opponents before lunch, including a classic 60-second blitz victory by exploiting the underdog’s time mismanagement — reminding everyone that time is truly the ultimate weapon.
Despite being a hardened competitor, rogapa isn’t above a little schadenfreude: with a humorous early resignation rate of 13.04%, rogapa sometimes spares opponents the agony of a hopeless endgame — consider it mercy, or a tactical ninja disappearing act.
Off the Board
Currently active and climbing steadily with a recent blitz rating rebound to the 2700s, rogapa continues to leave opponents guessing and spectators amazed — all while managing to keep that trademark calm and mysterious vibe. Whether you catch them crushing it in blitz or grinding rapid games, Roberto Garcia Pantoja is a player who makes chess look like an art… or a hilarious but lethal game of timed tag.
Keep an eye on rogapa — if you blink, you might miss the next brilliant explosion on the board!
