Ivo Maris - FIDE Master Extraordinaire
Meet Ivo Maris, a chess player whose battles on the 64 squares have earned them the prestigious title of FIDE Master. Known in the digital realm as Er_is_geen_hoop_meer, Ivo has dazzled opponents across Daily, Blitz, Bullet, and Rapid formats with a style that's as tactical as it is resilient.
Rating Journey & Gameplay Highlights
Since breaking into the scene around 2013, Ivo has experienced the thrilling rollercoaster of ratings, from a solid Daily peak around 2103 to blitzing past 2600 in Blitz chess and soaring beyond 2700 in Bullet at one point — a speed demon with a thinking cap firmly on.
With over 7,400 Daily wins and a stellar 74% win rate in Bullet using their secret weapon openings, Ivo isn't just playing chess; they’re mastering the art of victory with moves others can only dream of.
Playing Style: The Curious Mind of Ivo
Ivo's games tend to be long affairs — averaging nearly 60 moves per win — proving that patience is more than a virtue; it’s a winning strategy. Their penchant for endgames is remarkable, featuring in about two-thirds of all games, leaving opponents scrambling in the final battlefield.
Early resignations are rare (only 0.67%), because Ivo battles on like a knight in a fairy tale rather than a prince conceding defeat. In fact, the comeback rate hovers around an astonishing 73%, with a mind-boggling near-perfect 99.99% win rate after losing a piece — apparently, losing pieces only sharpens their tactical cunning!
Psychological and Time Quirks
Ivo's peak performance swings with the clock — the early morning hours (around 3 AM) witness an 83% win rate, suggesting either a nocturnal genius or a caffeine-fueled chess wizard. Tilt factor is low (9 out of 100), meaning only minor frustration before snapping right back to brilliance.
Opponent Anecdotes
Some opponents must dread facing Ivo — with win rates over 80% against frequent adversaries like johanvisser and glenno9. Others, like larspilo, appear immune with a 0% win rate, which definitely keeps the game interesting!
Fun Fact
When asked about their "Top Secret" opening strategy—used in over 12,000 Daily games with a 61% win rate—Ivo winked and said, "If I told you, it wouldn't be a secret anymore." Clever and cheeky, just like their play style.
In summary, Ivo Maris is the warrior-poet of modern chess: fierce in blitz and bullet, strategic in daily battles, and a relentless endgame tactician. Opponents beware; losing a piece might just be your cue to pack up your bags!