Carlos Martin - The Bullet Blitzer Extraordinaire
Carlos Martin, better known in the chess realm by his formidable nickname zuribaltza, is a player who dances with pawns and knights under the flickering glow of the digital chess clock. With a remarkable bullet rating maxing out at an impressive 2152 in 2024, and a blitz peak of 2282 in 2025, he is a force not to be trifled with in rapid-fire chess battles. His passion lies especially in bullet chess, where his keen tactical awareness and lightning-fast instincts have netted him over 30,000 wins against thousands of eager opponents.
But what truly makes Carlos stand out isn’t just his skill—it’s his resilience and occasionally cheeky play style. A comeback rate of 84.55% and a flawless 100% win rate after losing a piece show he’s not one to back down even when the odds are against him. Sure, he may tilt a bit too—he admits to a psychological tilt factor of 15—but hey, who doesn’t get a little fiery when the clock is ticking?
Carlos is a warrior born for the endgame, loving those delicate, tension-filled moments when the board is nearly bare, shining with an impressive 77.94% Endgame Frequency. With an average of over 67 moves per win, this player knows how to wear down his opponents with both strategy and stamina. As for his openings, a top-secret strategy seems to be his go-to, securing him a win rate of over 53% in bullet games.
Though always up for a challenge, Carlos enjoys a good bit of humor in his play. Battles stretching into 200+ moves? No problem. Early resignations are rare at just 1.14%. Wins come dressed in white with a sharper edge—his White Win Rate stands proud at 55.08%, while Black pieces give him a respectable 49.37% victory chance. If you're lucky enough to face him, expect fierce competition and a couple of laughs when he pulls one of those wild, unexpected moves that only in-the-moment chess geniuses dare to try.
Off the board? Carlos loves testing his skills against familiar foes like chessgame90 and borshchahivka, holding respectable win rates, and constantly adding fresh competition to his ever-growing experience.
In sum, if chess were a battlefield, Carlos Martin would be the fearless gladiator sprinting valiantly through the storm of pawns, pieces, and ticking clocks. With a combination of strong tactics, endgame prowess, and a warrior’s spirit—and the occasional dose of tilt-induced humor—he’s the type of player opponents love to hate and fans adore to watch.
