RUBENMALTOV

About RUBENMALTOV

Meet RUBENMALTOV, a chess enthusiast who has been waging war on the 64 squares since at least 2019. Known for a rollercoaster ride through the ranks, Ruben has experienced the full spectrum of Rapid ratings—from a humble 366 to a fierce high of 840—delighting in both victories and learning from defeats.

Playing History & Style

Ruben's journey is a testament to perseverance: after a blazing start in Rapid chess with peaks around 800, the path has seen ups and downs, with an average Rapid rating settling around 538 in 2024. Against the clock, Blitz is Ruben's playground where quick thinking shone, achieving a formidable peak rating of 962 back in 2019.

Known for a strategic yet occasionally impatient style, Ruben tends to resign early about 13% of the time—perhaps an expression of "why drag it out?" Despite that, the endgame is where RUBENMALTOV really flexes tactical muscles, featuring in nearly 42% of games, with wins typically lasting about 43 moves and losses around 47 moves.

Tactical Wizardry & Comebacks

Here’s where it gets interesting: Ruben boasts a 100% win rate after losing a piece (talk about turning lemons into lemonade!). The comeback rate stands at a solid 43%, proving resilience is part of the game plan. Not surprisingly, there are some tough days—tilt is at 9%, a sign that even chess warriors have off moments.

Notable Stats & Quirks

• Longest winning streak: 7 games in a row—chess gods must have been smiling.
• Current winning streak: 3 games and counting!
• White pieces yield a win nearly half the time (49.07%), while Black pieces bring 41.14% victory smiles.
• Ruben’s biggest Rapid rival? carlosaal, with a tough 45% win rate against him over 31 battles.
• Prefers battling during weekend evenings and late nights, when win rates at 19:00 and 23:00 spike over 50% —perhaps the mind chills better with moonlight.

Off the Board

Beyond raw numbers, RUBENMALTOV’s journey is a mix of stubborn spirit and tactical brilliance, peppered with just enough losses to keep things spicy. Whether climbing the ladder or grinding through tough games, Ruben’s game is marked by a blend of calculated risks and impressive psychological fortitude.

All in all, RUBENMALTOV isn’t just playing chess; he's living it — piece by piece, win by win, and yes, sometimes spectacularly losing by blunder, too. But that’s the game!