Juan Carlos Obregon Rivero GM

Juan Carlos Obregon Rivero (theredking89)

Grandmaster of the Chessboard

Juan Carlos Obregon Rivero, affectionately known online as theredking89, is a force to be reckoned with in the world of chess. Achieving the coveted Grandmaster title from FIDE, Juan Carlos is not just a player but a relentless strategist who has danced through thousands of battles on the 64 squares.

A Journey Through Ratings and Rivalries

From humble beginnings with a Blitz rating of just 1363 in 2014, Juan Carlos's lightning-fast mind rocketed to a shredder's peak rating of 2992 in Blitz by mid-2019—suggesting he once played so fast, his opponents barely saw the pieces move. His Bullet prowess is equally intimidating, boasting a peak of 2800, proving he can survive and thrive even with the clock mercilessly ticking down.

Juan Carlos’s play is a rollercoaster of thrilling comebacks, boasting an incredible 88.85% comeback rate. Lose a piece? No worries. With a nearly 46% win rate after losing material, Juan Carlos somehow makes the impossible happen more than half the time. A psychological enigma with a tilt factor of just 14 (human after all), his mind stays sharp, preferably around 10 AM when the coffee kicks in and the pawns start marching.

Style & Strategy: The Red King's Gambits

Known for his endurance and love of the endgame, Juan Carlos averages an epic 81 moves per win. He's patient, crafty, and rarely gives up early—his early resignation rate is a mere 0.64%. This is the kind of player who’d rather wrestle a win from a seemingly lost position than throw in the towel.

When it comes to openings, the Unknown Opening seems to be his mysterious playground in Blitz, with nearly 20,000 games played under this mysterious banner—a curious strategy that clearly works with a 47.61% win rate. Among more classical choices, the Alapin Sicilian Defense and the English Opening Fianchetto Ultra Symmetrical are his favorites, reflecting a versatile mindset: ready for sharp tactical fireworks or solid positional incantations.

Memorable Moments

His recent games tell the story of a Grandmaster at work: finishing opponents with style and grace. For instance, a recent win against emperor87 saw Juan Carlos wield the Pirc Defense like a seasoned general leading his troops to resignation in just 15 moves of intense tactical play. The Red King strikes swiftly and decisively, leaving no room for doubt.

Off The Board

When Juan Carlos isn't busy recalculating openings or toying with time increments on chess.com, one can only imagine him reigning over his kingdom with charm, witty banter, and possibly a penchant for coffee strong enough to make even a bishop sob.