Player Profile: eltirant
Meet eltirant, a battle-hardened chess enthusiast with a flair for dramatic comebacks and a love for the ever-changing battlefield of the 64 squares. With a peak Blitz rating of 1465 achieved in September 2019 and a Rapid peak soaring up to 1592, eltirant is no stranger to tactical skirmishes and intense time scrambles.
Known for an impressive Comeback Rate of nearly 80%, eltirant rarely throws in the towel early—except, perhaps, when spotting a secret passage to victory that their opponent just missed. Their playing style is a mix of patience and spice, with average winning games lasting about 66 moves and losses a brisker 58 moves. A true finisher, eltirant frequently battles until the endgame, displaying a fondness for prolonged duels.
Signature Openings and Favorites
- Blitz Favorites: Philidor Defense, the intriguingly secretive "Top Secret" opening, and the trusty Queen's Pawn Opening Accelerated London System.
- Rapid and Daily: Quick to adapt to the Indian Game and Sicilian Defense, showing particular prowess in the London System's subtle traps.
- Bullet Battles: Specializes in the Philidor Defense and the Ponziani Opening, where speedy tactical play reigns supreme.
Their win rates vary by opening—owning a respectable 55% win rate with the Ponziani Opening in Blitz and a fierce 81% victory record when playing the Indian Game in daily format. Clearly, eltirant enjoys mixing classical lines with offbeat defenses, keeping opponents on their toes.
Psychological Edge and Playing Habits
With a tilt factor of 13 (because who doesn’t get a little grumpy after a blunder?), eltirant's battles are intense but strategic. Interestingly, their best time to strike is between the early morning hours around 5 AM—perfect for those who find their chess wits sharpened by a strong cup of coffee and a peaceful mind.
Their win rate peaks at odd hours like 2 AM and 9 AM, showing eltirant's affinity for playing when most are asleep or just waking up—there’s something about the quiet hours that brings out the champion within.
Recent Notable Games
In a recent 5-minute blitz encounter (June 2025), eltirant showed off a swift victory with White by forcing resignation after a sharp Scandinavian Defense Scandinavian Advance Variation — a game lasting just 6 moves before the opponent admitted defeat. In another encounter on the same day, eltirant won a marathon French Defense battle through steady pressure and clinical resignation.
Not all battles end victorious—losses happen, even to opponents like SolihanKone, but that never dims the spirit of eltirant, who bounces back with grit and a tactical mindset ready to pounce on the next opportunity.
Overall Stats
- Total Wins (All time Blitz): 2,270
- Total Losses (All time Blitz): 2,269
- Total Wins (Bullet): 4,537 — clearly a speed demon here!
- Longest Winning Streak: 15 games
- Longest Losing Streak: 13 games
Despite a fair share of ups and downs, eltirant’s journey reminds us that chess is a marathon, not a sprint, except when it’s a bullet game — then all bets are off.
Get ready to face eltirant at the board — whether at dawn or dusk, they're likely plotting a clever trap just around the corner!