Pablo Salinas Herrera GM

Pablo Salinas Herrera, aka XDPS

Pablo Salinas Herrera is a formidable chess Grandmaster recognized by FIDE, whose username XDPS is whispered with a mix of awe and envy in online blitz lobbies worldwide. Rising from humble beginnings with a blitz rating around 1400 in 2013, Pablo exploded onto the scene like a tactical firework and now boasts peak ratings brushing nearly 3000 in bullet chess — which frankly sounds like wizardry to mere mortals.

Known for an aggressive and resilient playing style, Pablo’s games are a masterclass in precision and persistence. Their average game length reflects thoughtful strategic battles lasting around 80+ moves in winning instances, showcasing not only raw tactical prowess but tenacious endgame expertise. With an astonishing comeback rate of over 84%, giving up a piece doesn’t mean defeat — it means the fight is just getting interesting.

When they aren’t dazzling opponents with “Top Secret” opening repertoires or casually tossing the French Defense Normal Variation into the mix, Pablo also has a curious sense of timing, playing best around 10 AM and at odd hours where most humans are either asleep or avoiding responsibility.

Among their countless victories, a recent notable win saw Pablo applying relentless pressure culminating in resignation from their opponent in a battle of nerves and pieces. Despite an impressive winning streak peaking at 41 games, Pablo keeps their humility in check, acknowledging the brutal realities of chess with a tilt factor of 9 — which in chess terms means they might mutter a colorful phrase or two after a bizarre blunder but bounce back quickly enough to keep the legend alive.

With over 8,000 blitz wins and over 1,500 bullet wins, as well as a rapid play win rate exceeding 64%, XDPS is not just a Grandmaster but a relentless force on every time control. Fans and foes alike watch closely whenever they pick up the mouse, expecting anything from brilliant sacrifices to subtle positional squeezes — and occasionally a signature bold queen move nobody saw coming.

Whether playing as White or Black, Pablo’s win rates indicate a slight edge with the white pieces, but their success with black shows a fearlessness in taking the wheel of the darker army. And if you’re ever lucky enough to face XDPS (and survive), you’ll likely be added to their growing list of respected opponents from all corners of the chess world.

Behind the screen and the rating, Pablo Salinas Herrera is a mixture of chess wizard, strategist, and occasional internet chess jester — proving that even at the highest levels of chess mastery, there’s room for a little fun and flair.

May your pawns advance boldly, and your rook never miss that sneaky check!