Overview
Liz Ivanov (username: elizabeth) is a lively chess streamer and avid competitor whose online persona mixes sharp tactics with offbeat humor. Known for fast-paced commentary and a fondness for improbable comebacks, Liz has made a name on daily, rapid and blitz ladders — and she insists her opening repertoire is "strategically mischievous."
Streaming & Personality
On stream, Liz blends educational moments with playful banter. She explains ideas clearly for beginners, peppers games with jokes, and celebrates both brilliant wins and spectacular blunders with equal enthusiasm. Fans tune in for:
- live blitz and rapid games with running commentary
- post-game analysis and viewer Q&A
- the occasional themed event (opening clinics, puzzle rushes, ladder sprints)
Liz often signs off with the catchphrase: "If the tactic looks weird, it probably works... or I’ll meme about it later."
Playing Style & Strengths
Liz favors dynamic, piece-driven play and is especially dangerous when the game turns tactical. She has a high endgame frequency and long average game lengths, which point to patience and persistence rather than quick flagging. Observed strengths:
- Excellent recovery ability — a proven comeback rate and strong performance after material losses
- Comfortable in complex middlegames and long endgames (avg moves per win ~65)
- Plays confidently with both colors; slightly higher win-rate as White
Openings & Favorite Lines
Liz’s opening choices are eclectic and effective — from Scandinavian surprises to closed Sicilian maneuvering. She often uses offbeat defenses to steer opponents into unfamiliar territory.
- Scandinavian Defense — a reliable go-to in blitz and bullet
- Sicilian Defense (Closed) — one of her most-played systems
- Alekhine and Australian Defense — frequent picks for imbalance and counterplay
Want to learn one of her go-to lines? Check out the Scandinavian_Defense and Sicilian_Defense:_Closed for reference.
Notable Streaks & Records
Liz has a taste for streaks: a longest winning run of 17 games and resilience through tougher patches. She enjoys running streaks on ladders and occasionally trash-talks her way through a 10-game losing stretch (only to come back stronger).
- Longest winning streak: 17
- Longest losing streak: 10
- Current winning streak: 3
Preferred Time Control & Schedule
Although versatile across formats, Liz prefers Daily games for deep thought and long-term improvement — making Daily her go-to when not streaming fast time controls. She also peaks at certain hours and days, which helps plan viewer sessions:
- Preferred time control: Daily
- Best days: Saturday and Tuesday (strong win rates)
- Best hours for play: early morning (06:00) and afternoon blocks for serious study
Notable Performances (Highlights)
Liz’s peak rapid form and recent runs on the ladder are often highlighted on stream. A quick snapshot:
- Rapid peak: 2048 (2025-09-21)
- Blitz growth chart (selected period):
Sample Game
Here’s a short illustrative game Liz likes to show on stream — an instructive Ruy Lopez mini-skam with practical ideas:
Frequent Opponents & Community
Liz has built friendly rivalries with a handful of regular opponents. If you want to follow rematches or study recurring games, these profiles are a good place to start:
- Campbell Nugent — most-played rival
- Philip Soo — frequent high-score opponent
- Scott — classic tactical slugfests
Final Notes
Whether you come for the chess or the chat, Liz Ivanov (elizabeth) offers a mix of instructive play, entertaining commentary, and a warm community vibe. Expect surprises, practical lessons, and the occasional meme — all served with genuine enthusiasm for improvement.