Rolando Briones

Rolando Briones (aka Rolandoy23)

Meet Rolando Briones, a relentless chess aficionado who dances gracefully across the 64 squares. Known in the realm as Rolandoy23, this player juggles the complexities of Rapid, Blitz, Daily, and even Bullet games with a passion that could make Magnus nod in approval—or at least raise an eyebrow.

Playing Style & Strengths

Rolando prefers the Rapid time control, where quick wit meets calculated strategy. His games typically last around 53 moves, with a knack for endgames showing up in half of his matches. Not one to quit early, his early resignation rate is a modest 5.37%, proving he's got the perseverance of a championship contender—even if sometimes the pawns get the better of him.

His tactical awareness can be summed up as hopeful but humble: with a comeback rate over 50%, he often bounces back from adversity, though winning after losing a piece sits at a modest 35%. When under pressure, he occasionally tilts (about 10% tilt factor) but bounces back ready to rumble. White pieces bring slightly better luck (48.45% win rate) than the black (44.93%), so choose your colors wisely!

Ratings & Records

His peak ratings showcase an upward trend. Rolando hit a Rapid rating high of 626 in May 2025 and blitzed his Blitz peak at 365 the previous February. His Daily play reigns with a perfect 400 rating badge earned in April 2025, proving that even slower games can't slow him down.

Rolling up his sleeves in Rapid, Rolando has battled 804 wins against 789 losses and 125 draws—a testament to his never-say-die attitude. Blitz and Bullet formats tell another tale, where he’s looking to gain ground with 6 wins to 10 losses in Blitz and a humble 0-2 record in Bullet, but hey, everyone needs a quirky format to remind them of the classic game’s roots.

Favorite Openings

Openings are where Rolando's personality shines most:

• King's Pawn Opening: his bread and butter with an even 50% win rate across 538 Rapid games.
• Englund Gambit: a surprise weapon boasting a sizzling 65.38% win rate — risky business pays off!
• French Defense: a reliable soldier with a 52.63% win rate, because sometimes you need a solid fortress.
• Caro Kann Defense: the tough defender, slightly less than stellar with 43.95%, but still a popular choice.

Notable Streaks & Psychological Quirks

Rolando’s longest winning streak is a respectable 10 games—enough to make opponents reconsider inviting him for a rematch. On the flip side, he’s experienced a ten-game losing streak, reminding us that even heroes have off days.

Despite occasional setbacks, Rolando tends to shine brightest around 9 AM when his brain is fresh and his openings are crisp. Don’t challenge him too early in the morning unless you’re ready to get checkmated before coffee!

Recent Battles

One of Rolando’s recent Rapid victories came from a sharp clash in the Van't Kruijs Opening, where he turned a chaotic middle game into a neat checkmate in under 30 moves. He’s no stranger to the classic King's Pawn Opening and loves marching pawns forward towards victory.

Fun Fact

When not gaming, Rolando likely contemplates how to convince his opponents that moving the queen out too early is a catastrophe waiting to happen. Spoiler: It usually is.

Keep an eye out for Rolandoy23—part chess strategist, part tactical adventurer, all heart.