RubenAlfonzo: The Tactical Time-Traveler of Chess
Meet RubenAlfonzo, a chess aficionado whose games dance on the edge of chaos and cunning. With a peak Blitz rating soaring to 814 and a Rapid high of 679, Ruben shows flashes of brilliance that keep opponents guessing—and often scrambling for the clock.
Playing Style
Ruben's style is a spicy mix of aggression and patience. His average moves per win (~35) are shorter than his average moves per loss (~47), suggesting a striking approach: when he senses advantage, he aims to finish quickly; when tangled, he digs in for a longer battle. He handles White and Black with almost equal finesse, boasting win rates just shy of 49% and 48%, respectively. Early resignations are rare (just 3.21%), proving Ruben's steadfast spirit—even when the tides turn.
Strengths & Quirks
- Fascinated by the Van t Kruijs and Top Secret openings in Bullet chess, with nearly 50% win rates.
- His comeback rate clocks in at a solid 50.67%—the kind of player who never truly throws in the towel.
- Beware the clock: many wins come from the opponent running out of time, a sneaky reminder that Ruben’s presence often feels like a tick-tock thriller!
- His tilt factor—oh yes, even the best have their moments—is a modest 10, meaning Ruben tries to keep cool even after a brutal loss or two.
Memorable Moments
One of Ruben's recent victories unfolded in a lightning-fast Bullet duel featuring the tricky Van t Kruijs opening, finishing with a brilliant knight sacrifice on move 20 that left the opponent scrambling and the clock ticking down. Talk about playing both the board and the watch!
Overall Record
Ruben's game tallies boast a gritty resume: over 500 wins in Bullet, nearly 200 in Rapid, and 100+ in Blitz, peppered with a fair share of hard-fought losses and a smattering of draws. His battlefield stretches from frantic Bullet duels to the more deliberate Rapid games, proving adaptability across time-controls.
Off the Board
When Ruben isn’t plotting checkmates or escaping stalemate traps, he’s probably pondering his next opening novelty—or maybe just trying to convince his opponents that that “Top Secret” opening really does exist. (Spoiler: it might just be the mystique that gives him an edge!)
All hail RubenAlfonzo, the chess player who proves that a well-timed knight and a ticking clock are a combo not to be underestimated!
