Esteban Valderrama - International Master
Also known in the chess realm as spectralsoul, Esteban Valderrama is no ordinary chess aficionado. Earning the prestigious title of International Master from FIDE, Esteban's journey through the 64 squares is one of both grit and brilliance.
A Blitz and Bullet Virtuoso
With a lightning-fast reflexes and nerves of steel, Esteban shines brightest in Blitz and Bullet games. His Blitz rating soared from humble beginnings at 1352 in 2013 to an astonishing peak of 2866 projected in 2025. Bullet mastery is even more impressive, peaking at over 3100 in 2023—essentially making him the Flash of online chess.
Record-Breaker with a Tactical Mind
Holding a phenomenal comeback rate of 91.16% and an almost unreal 99.73% win rate after losing a piece, Esteban practically laughs in the face of adversity. It's rumored that losing material is just a warm-up for him! His longest winning streak? A jaw-dropping 43 consecutive wins, proving that once he gets on a roll, even Magnus might get nervous.
Playing Style: Patient, Yet Relentless
Esteban’s games often stretch out into epic duels, averaging around 81 moves to win and about 87 moves in losses, showing both his endurance and tactical depth. He embraces the endgame like a grandmaster poet, with an 84% frequency, making the closing stages of the game his personal playground.
Psychological Edge & Quirks
Known for a modest tilt factor of 23, Esteban keeps his cool well enough — but don’t push it! His "Rated vs Casual" win difference shows he definitely means business when the stakes are high (he wins nearly 38% less casually, so his casual opponents beware: his 'fun mode' is deceptive).
Opening Secrets and Opponent Dominance
With a mysterious "Top Secret" opening repertoire boasting over 2,600 Blitz games and a solid 56% win rate, Esteban keeps his rivals guessing. He's quite the opponent to reckon with, holding nearly perfect records against many players—some unfortunate foes have never scored a win!
Fun Fact
If you ever catch Esteban playing at 7 or 9 AM hours, prepare for some of the highest win rates recorded at those odd times — as if he drinks coffee brewed with the elixir of champions.
In summary, Esteban Valderrama is a fierce competitor, a tactical genius, and a player whose nickname spectralsoul captures the ghostly grace with which he haunts his opponents’ plans. Check yourself before you get checked by him!