Elo Heist

Profile: EloHeist

EloHeist is a blitz enthusiast and a chess journeyman who once soared to a peak rating of 1823 back in May 2020, proving that they can heist victory from any opponent brave enough to face them on the clock. Starting at a modest 1050, EloHeist ramped up their blitz prowess through relentless play, showing a knack for checkmating opponents and a flair for the dramatic in timed matches.

Playing Style & Strengths

With an 82% endgame frequency and an average winning game stretching over 72 moves, EloHeist clearly loves a good marathon rather than a quick skirmish. White pieces? They’re lucky — with a solid 65% win rate, it seems EloHeist commands the board like a king in his castle. As Black, they’re no pushover either, holding their own almost half the time.

If things go awry and a piece is lost, don’t count EloHeist out just yet: their comeback rate is a mighty 84%, turning misfortune into tactical opportunity with surprising resilience. Yet, a tilt factor of 5 suggests even heroes have their off days — luckily, that’s manageable when your best battles are fought around 5 PM, the golden hour of chess.

Opening Repertoire

EloHeist’s opening play is a mixed bag of solid classics and crafty surprises. Favorites include the Semi Slav Defense and Queen's Gambit Accepted, both boasting a respectable 75% win rate, and a perfect record with the French Defense Exchange Variation, where opponents find no foothold. The English Opening Neo-Catalan Defense, however, is clearly not on the playlist – 0 wins in 3 battles hint that it’s better left unexplored.

Memorable Moments

Among the most thrilling matches, EloHeist claimed victory by checkmate against maxor123 and won by resignation over a much higher-rated foe in a grueling, strategic slugfest. They also famously won on time on May 26, 2020, precisely at 18:48 UTC — a testament to both skill and clock management.

Record & Rivalries

With an overall blitz record of 61 wins, 41 losses, and 5 draws, EloHeist’s competitive spirit shines through. Some rivals, like trapnzap72 and cheeringbrain, stubbornly deny them any wins after three intense clashes each. Meanwhile, others such as franklinalterado, maxor123, and zayed92 have felt the sting of defeat 100% of the time.

Fun Fact

EloHeist sometimes resigns early (only about 2.4% of the time), maybe to save time for the next game, but they sure don’t give up the ghost easily — their longest winning streak is an impressive 7 games, proving that when the pieces align, so do the victories.

Whether a tactical scrapper, a patient strategist, or an afternoon warrior, EloHeist’s journey is a tale of steady rise, lively competition, and a chessboard full of adventure.