alvaro solamente

Alvaro Solamente - The Tenacious Tataymuller of the Chessboard

Known by his username tataymuller, Alvaro Solamente is a spirited chess enthusiast whose journey resembles a rollercoaster with plenty of twists, turns, and the occasional loop-de-loop. While not yet a grandmaster (because where’s the fun without some struggle?), Alvaro fights every game with the heart of a lion and the persistence of a tumbleweed — rolling forward no matter what.

His peak daily rating, a respectable 766 reached in April 2023, is a testament to his ability to occasionally shock opponents and himself. When it comes to rapid chess, Alvaro once blazed through the board with a brilliant peak rating of 970 in early 2021 — a formidable feat that left many scratching their heads, wondering if they were playing chess or just speed-reading a chess manual.

Alvaro's style could be described as delightfully unpredictable, often opting for the mysterious "Top Secret" openings — presumably because he likes to keep even himself guessing. His commitment to the game is shown through an impressive 54.85% frequency of endgames, proving he’s not just a sprinter but willing to sweat it out till the final move.

With a longest winning streak of 9 games, he’s shown flashes of genius. Yet, he also embraces humility with a longest losing streak of 25, earning him the title of “Perseverance Personified.” Some might see the losses, but Alvaro sees opportunities for glorious revenge!

A self-proclaimed master of time management, his best time to play is around 1 AM, when the chess gods apparently smile down the most. Expect a slightly erratic but thrilling performance during these witching hours.

Recent Memorable Victory

In a dazzling display of tactical prowess on April 5, 2025, Alvaro checkmated bigleejames in style with a quick bishop and queen assault from the Modern Defense opening, proving that sometimes it only takes a few clever moves and a lot of caffeine to win the day.

View the game here.

The Not-So-Great Moments

Even champions have their off days. On May 27, 2025, Alvaro succumbed to a time loss against Davepee47, reminding us that even the best chess players forget to watch the clock sometimes.

See the painful defeat.

Stats & Quirks

• Total Daily Wins: 113
• Total Daily Losses: 181
• Longest Losing Streak: 25 games (ouch!)
• White Pieces Win Rate: 41.21%
• Black Pieces Win Rate: 33.33%
• Favorite Opponent to Beat: "eazybane" with a smashing 92.86% win rate
• Most played opponent: "mperceval" (164 games)
• Tilt Factor: 25 (still recovering with dignity)
• Average game length: ~54 moves — endurance is key!

Whether it’s a dramatic checkmate or a hard-fought loss on time, Alvaro “tataymuller” Solamente's chess journey is anything but boring. A player who battles with spirit and humor, he reminds us all that chess is as much about the heart as it is about the brain.