Robert Perez (aka "tiborsyoo")
Robert Perez, known in the chess world as "tiborsyoo," is a tenacious competitor with an interesting mixture of resilience and flair on the 64 squares. His journey through the ranks is nothing short of a rollercoaster ride—starting his Blitz rating in 2023 at just 933 and soaring up to an impressive peak of 1550 in mid-2024. Meanwhile, his Rapid prowess dazzled with a staggering peak rating of 1794 in late 2023, proving he can both burn bright and play with style.
Playing Style & Strengths
Known for a stubborn defense and a penchant for complex endgames (played in an astounding 77% of his matches), Robert averages around 71 moves per won game—proving he's in it for the long haul and loves a strategic marathon. His comeback rate is a remarkable 76.79%, meaning if things look bleak, he’s the guy who will painstakingly claw his way back into contention. Armed with a low early resignation rate under 1%, he gives every game a true fight without tapping out early.
Psychology & Game Timing
Some players tilt; Robert tilts less—his tilt factor is a modest 11 out of 100, and his best time of day to play is at 8 a.m., apparently when his coffee kicks in and strategy sharpens the most.
Record & Rivalries
In over 3,000 Blitz games, Robert has narrowly more wins than losses (1885 wins vs 1866 losses) with a respectable win rate around 48%. He’s got a knack for battling a range of opponents, holding perfect win rates against several challengers (kudos on 100% vs. “mightymice02” and “zeljkocubric”). His longest winning streak is a nice 10 games, but the agony of an 11-game losing streak reminds us all even warriors have their matches of misfortune.
Notable Games
Recently, Robert demonstrated his strategic command in a Slav Defense Alekhine Attack victory, where he masterfully exchanged pieces and pressed his advantage until the opponent felt compelled to resign. His games also often feature classical openings like the Queen's Pawn and Philidor Defense, showing he's as comfortable in tried-and-true lines as he is in dynamic skirmishes.
Fun Facts
- He’s undefeated in comeback attempts three out of four times. Don't call it a comeback!
- His win rate by hour peaks impressively around 8 am and 8 pm – chess breakfast and dinner?
- Despite intense focus, he occasionally loses on timeout more than he'd like (the curse of rapid time controls!).
Whether it’s blitz, bullet, or rapid, Robert Perez is a chess fighter who combines stubborn spirit with a love for lengthy, tactical bouts. His handle “tiborsyoo” might not be world-famous yet, but anyone who sits down opposite him in competition quickly realizes they're in a battle with someone who won’t quit easily… unless it’s just before dinner.
