Ronaldo Ribeiro

Ronaldo Ribeiro - The Blitz Maestro with a Tactical Twist

Known in chess circles (and probably on Discord) as Ronaldoribeiro17, Ronaldo Ribeiro is a chess enthusiast who blends sheer determination with moments of outright brilliance and a dash of humor. With a knack for blitz games, Ronaldo’s journey through the ranks has been anything but boring.

Early Years and Growth

Starting in 2021 with a modest blitz rating of 608, Ronaldo quickly gained momentum, achieving a peak blitz rating of 1186 in 2023. Although not a grandmaster just yet, his steady climb reflects passionate dedication and plenty of late-night battles across the board.

Playing Style and Strengths

Ronaldo’s average moves per win hover around an impressive 70 — proving he enjoys a good, long thought-provoking tussle more than quick draws. He’s not one to give up easily; his comeback rate stands near 82%, and get this: he boasts a 100% win rate after losing a piece! Simply put, losing material just spices up his determination to win.

He also has a fondness for endgames, with over 70% of his games reaching that intense, make-or-break phase. Sometimes his psychological tilt factor hits 15 — which we interpret as “common mere mortal moments” — but hey, even legends get frustrated.

Online Dominance

Ronaldo has played over 19,000 blitz games with a near-even split of wins and losses, sprinkling in some admirable draws. His rapid games are less frequent but still demonstrate his sharp tactical eye with a solid 60% win rate.

Opponent Relations

He’s battled a vast army of opponents — from legendary epic battles with igorathayde and blakejamieson to warm-ups against more casual online friends. Ronaldo’s win rates against various foes swing wildly, but his resilience is undoubted.

When Does Ronaldo Shine?

If you want to face him, maybe avoid Tuesdays afternoon or evenings — where his win rate hovers near 50%. But beware on Friday and Wednesday nights when his brain’s firing on all cylinders!

In Conclusion

Ronaldo Ribeiro is the kind of player who keeps things interesting. He might not always win every battle, but his passion for the game, combined with a tactical mind and perseverance after setbacks, makes him a formidable and entertaining chess friend or foe. If chess were a movie, Ronaldo’s style would be a gripping thriller with a twist ending — and some comic relief.