Player Profile: E² TM (aka chivigonBv)
Meet E² TM, known online by the username chivigonBv, a chess adventurer whose journey through the ranks is as dynamic as a knight’s gallop!
Rating Rollercoaster
Starting from humble beginnings in 2023 with a Rapid rating hovering around the 800 mark, E² TM steadily carved a path of improvement and perseverance. By 2025, their Rapid rating proudly broke the 1000 barrier, hitting a peak of 1013! Daily chess fans might have noticed their consistent play around the 980-1090 range, a true testament to their steadiness in longer time controls.
Bullet chess? Oh yes, E² TM throws down fire there too — jumping from an early 623 rating in 2023 to an impressive 1085 peak in 2025. Fast and furious pawns beware!
Playing Style & Strengths
With an average of 57 moves in wins and a slightly longer 62 moves in losses, E² TM battles fiercely into the endgame — evidenced by a notable 68% endgame frequency. Early resignation is almost foreign, clocking in at just under 2%, because giving up ain't their style.
Tactical resilience? Absolutely. They boast an extraordinary 80% comeback rate and an almost mythical 99.9% win rate after losing a piece — clearly, losing material only fuels their fighting spirit. That 3.3% one-sided loss rate shows they rarely crumble entirely under pressure, but when they do, it’s a rare day indeed.
Favorite Openings
E² TM loves the fianchetto life: the King’s Fianchetto Opening is a trusty weapon, with win rates soaring up to 58% in Bullet and balanced play in Rapid and Blitz. The Modern Defense also packs a punch, delivering up to 69% wins in certain variations! And for those who like surprise, their “Top Secret” openings in Daily chess have a spicy 75% success rate.
The Human Side
Chess is played seven days a week at all hours by E² TM, but the sweet spot seems to be Monday to Tuesday afternoons and evenings, with win rates nudging over 50%, peaking at 59% around 4 PM. The 15 moves per game "crisis hour" at 3 PM is a mystery — maybe it’s the coffee shortage?
Psychological resilience? A tilt factor of 16 suggests they occasionally get a little ruffled but bounce right back, fueled by the undeniable thrill of the game.
Recent Battles
Victory comes with style: one memorable checkmate involved a smooth, strategic assault with the King’s Indian Attack setup, ending with a queen sneaky strike at move 19 — pure chess artistry! Losses have come from unexpected flurries, but E² TM keeps the fighting spirit higher than the ratings.
Summary
Whether it’s Bullet, Blitz, Rapid, or Daily chess, E² TM is a dedicated warrior of the board. Their journey is peppered with gritty comebacks, strategic finesse, and the occasional "oops" move—all woven into the grand tapestry of growth and passion. Expect exciting games and clever trap-setting from this relentless tactician!