Ignacio Gago - The FIDE Master with a Flare for the Fast and Furious
Known online as floplover, Ignacio Gago is a distinguished chess player who proudly holds the title of FIDE Master. An impressive journey through the ranks, Ignacio has earned respect not only for their skill but also for a playing style that blends tactical awareness with an almost uncanny ability to stage comebacks — boasting an 84% comeback rate after falling behind!
A Rating Rollercoaster with a Winning Spin
Ignacio’s chess career is a thrilling ride through the faster time controls, specializing especially in Blitz and Bullet games. With Blitz ratings peaking at an astounding 2462 in early 2025 and Bullet creeping up near 2383 in late 2023, Ignacio proves a fierce competitor in quickfire battles. Fun fact: their win rate is slightly tougher in Blitz games (~47%) compared to a more respectable ~54% in Bullet, showing a preference for lightning-fast tactical assaults over methodical maneuvering.
Openings and Defense: Top Secret and Dutch Defense Hopton Attack Fan
If you peek into their opening repertoire, you’ll find a curious pattern. The most played “opening” is intriguingly labeled Top Secret, which isn't just a mystery but a beast on its own with over 2,200 Blitz games at a near 47% win rate. Ignacio’s specialty also includes the Dutch Defense Hopton Attack and the King's Indian Defense Zinnowitz Variation, both held with a perfect win record in the limited recorded games.
Statistics That Tell a Story
- Total Wins: Over 1,270 games won across Bullet, Blitz, Rapid, and Daily.
- Longest Winning Streak: A scorching hot streak of 14 wins — talk about unstoppable momentum!
- Favorite Fighting Time: Morning tends to be the magic hour, especially around 9 AM, where Ignacio’s win rate is the highest.
- Average Game Length: Around 70 moves for wins, proving a well-balanced combination of strategy and patience.
- Psychological Factor: Despite an 8-point tilt factor, Ignacio keeps cool, showing smarts even when the pressure is on.
Recent Highlight: Checkmate with Style
In a recent game on May 17, 2025, Ignacio (black pieces) danced to victory over opponent frigozapato with a memorable checkmate after a graceful execution of the English Opening - Anglo-Indian King's Indian Defense. The final move 25. Qg7# was a checkmate that left the audience—and the opponent—speechless.
More Than Just Moves
Ignacio embraces the complexities of chess with a sense of humor and spirited resilience. Whether outmaneuvering opponents in blitz or calmly outlasting them in rapid play, their journey continues to be a testament to dedication, tactical brilliance, and a dash of chessboard charisma. Playing under the moniker floplover, Ignacio reminds us all: sometimes the best moves come from the unexpected, whether in the opening, middle game, or life itself.