Pedro BA - The Tactical Tactician
Known across the online blitz battlegrounds as Rufo65, Pedro BA is a chess player whose games resemble thrilling rollercoaster rides—with unexpected twists, daring sacrifices, and the occasional wild comeback. With a peak blitz rating touching 1229 in early 2018, Pedro is far from your everyday keyboard warrior. His daily chess peak? An impressive 1446, proving that persistence and a dash of tactical flair pay off over time.
Battle Stats & Style
Over the years, Pedro has logged almost a thousand wins in blitz alone, battling through over 1900 games and nearly an equal number of losses—talk about fighting spirit! He’s not a fan of early surrenders, resigning in only about 2.6% of his games, and his psychological resilience shines with a stellar 77% comeback rate after setbacks.
Pedro’s style speaks volumes: he embraces long, strategic struggles with an average of nearly 59 moves before sealing a victory, proving that patience is one of his strongest weapons. He’s just as likely to snatch a win with White (50.25% success) as he is to hold his ground with Black (47.99%).
Opening Gambits
When it comes to openings, Pedro has a clear favorite in the Philidor Defense during blitz with over 290 games and an almost even win rate hovering just above 50%. He spices things up with the King's Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation, where he boasts his best blitz win rate of 64.5%. But don’t be fooled; he’s also dabbled in the Scandinavian Defense and Queens Pawn Opening, showing his versatility.
Fun Tidbits
- Best Time to Play: Pedro's brain gears up best early in the morning around 7 AM, where his win rate spikes spectacularly to 75% during that hour. Morning coffee or chess moves? Probably both!
- Longest Winning Streak: A respectable 10 games—enough to make any foe nervous.
- Most Notorious Opponents: The username "karans" seems to have been a real challenge—facing off eight times with a mixed outcome.
- Winning Habits: He’s a sucker for a good endgame, with 64% of his games reaching such deep tactical territory.
Memorable Moments
One of Pedro’s recent triumphs was a dynamic battle against “Yruonline” in March 2018, where utilizing a classic King’s Gambit Declined, he outmaneuvered his opponent with precise timing and relentless pressure, winning by resignation after a tense 39-move fight.
In Summary
Pedro BA, aka Rufo65, is not just another player clicking through openings; he is a fighter with a strategic mind, constantly learning and pushing his limits. His chess journey is marked by ups and downs, but his tenacity, tactical awareness, and love for the game shine through every move.
Whether he’s crushing it at dawn or grinding out wins late at night, Pedro reminds us all: it's not just the rating that counts, it's the thrill of every game well played.
