Pedro Abel Bezerra aka Xarabim
Meet Pedro Abel Bezerra, a.k.a. Xarabim, a chess player whose journey through the 64 squares is nothing short of a rollercoaster ride filled with brave gambits and relentless comebacks. Not one to shy away from challenges, Pedro's highest rapid rating peaked at an enthusiastic 786 in July 2023, proving that no puzzle is too tough and no opponent too daunting.
His playing style is a cocktail of resilience and youthful tenacity. With a 67% comeback rate, Pedro is that player who never throws in the towel easily — if he loses a piece, there's still a 38% chance he’ll turn the tables. However, those pesky losing streaks can get long; once, he went down 13 games in a row, making even the toughest Grandmasters nod in solidarity.
In Rapid games, Pedro averages around 51 moves per victory, indicating his patience and love for strategic battles. Contrastingly, his black pieces have brought him a slightly better win rate than white, hinting he’s a fan of counterattacking underdog roles.
Opening Repertoire
- Top Secret openings lead his win count, with an impressive 58% win rate—because who doesn’t like a bit of mystery?
- Van 't Kruijs Opening: Perhaps his lucky charm, boasting an 80% success rate in rapid play!
- He’s dabbled in classics like the King’s Pawn Opening and the Accelerated London System, where his luck swings like a pendulum around the 45% mark.
Stats Snapshot
| Time Control |
Peak Rating |
Win - Loss - Draw |
| Rapid |
786 (Jul 2023) |
73 - 73 - 11 |
| Daily |
430 (Apr 2025) |
1 - 1 - 1 |
| Blitz |
376 (May 2025) |
101 - 99 - 15 |
| Bullet |
652 (Apr 2025) |
46 - 70 - 3 |
When to Challenge Pedro?
Want to catch him at his best? Evening hours around 6 PM (his reported favorite playing time) might be your best bet — or perhaps not, because that's when his win rate spikes to 60%!
Notable Recent Games
Pedro’s recent successes include a fascinating victory against GM-yourdaddy in a Live Chess rapid battle, where he took down his opponent on time after a tense tussle involving the Bishop’s Opening. When asked about his tactics, Pedro simply said, "Sometimes winning on time is just good chess."
Of course, every hero has setbacks — Pedro recently lost by checkmate to chumplake2 in a well-fought game using Alekhine's Defense. But with a tilt factor of only 13%, Pedro bounces back fast — just like his trusty knight always ready to hop back into the fray.
Final Thoughts
Pedro Abel Bezerra is a player who embodies the true spirit of chess: blending patience, surprise, and a healthy dose of humor. Whether you face him in rapid, blitz, or bullet, expect a fight that’s equal parts tricky and entertaining. And if you ever win, remember, he probably let you win... just a little.
