Santiago Pinon

Santiago Pinon (santiagopinon)

Once a humble pawn on the chessboard of life, Santiago Pinon has since blossomed into a resilient and crafty player who thrives under pressure and chess clocks alike. With a playing career spanning over a decade, Santiago’s rating history reads like an epic novel with thrilling climbs, tenacious battles, and the occasional "Oops, blunder!" moment.

Ranking Journey & Style

Starting in 2011 with modest ratings (Blitz: 1751, Bullet: 1519), Santiago demonstrated an impressive upward trend culminating in a peak Blitz rating of 2581 in 2022 — that’s some serious blitz lightning! While his Bullet rating also soared past 2400, his Rapid and Daily play show he’s no stranger to the arts of patience and endurance either.

Known for an average of nearly 65 moves per win, our man Santiago indulges in deep tactical fights and isn’t one to resign early; his early resignation rate is a humble 1.52%, showing just how stubborn or optimistic he can be. The data hints at a player who enjoys endgames (played in over 66% of his games), and boasts a comeback rate of over 82%, proving he's not one to bow out easily — maybe he’s the chess equivalent to a cockroach!

Blazing Success & Quirks

Santiago’s win rates tell a compelling story: a 52.82% win rate with white indicates a solid grasp on opening initiatives, while his 45.95% black win rate means he’s comfortable defending the empire too. His win record against the virtual nemesis “Top Secret” opening is almost masterful, hovering at nearly 50% across tens of thousands of Blitz games — talk about cracking the code!

His psychological battlefield is equally interesting. Despite a tilt factor of 22, Santiago bounces back after losing pieces with almost mythical efficiency, winning 99.97% of such games — clearly his mental fortitude rivals his board tactics. The slight downside? Rated games see him winning 18% less than casual ones, which leaves us wondering if he secretly prefers bragging rights over serious stress.

Favorite Opponents and Memorable Streaks

Among his foes, Santiago has tangled most often (and with mixed results) against "brauliocuarta," "johnsonxi," and the ever-perilous "computer4-impossible". Whether human or AI, Santiago's games are never dull!

His longest winning streak is a commendable 16 games, but even now on a hot streak (albeit a modest 1-win run), he remains the same steady fighter you can count on. No day is wasted when it comes to chess, as he maintains a well-rounded win rate almost evenly distributed throughout the week, with a slight edge on Thursdays.

In Summary

Santiago Pinon is more than just a player; he’s a chess gladiator, a strategist of chaos and calm, feeding on tactical skirmishes and psychological warfare alike. Whether blitzing in mere seconds or gradually building a promising endgame, Santiago’s journey reflects passion, persistence, and an undying love for those checkered squares.

If you meet him across the virtual board, remember: resigning early is not an option. Prepare for a fight, a comeback, and perhaps a few laughs along the way.