Ezra Kirk - International Master Extraordinaire
Ezra Kirk, known in some circles as gpeloui, holds the esteemed title of International Master awarded by FIDE. A formidable presence on the chessboard, Ezra has dazzled opponents with both blitz and bullet skills, proving that speed and precision can dance harmoniously under time pressure.
Rating Rollercoaster & Style
From a blitz rating of 1800 in 2016, Ezra soared to a peak of 2640 in 2022, navigating thousands of games with grit and a sprinkle of brilliance. Bullet chess seems to be Ezra’s playground - with a max bullet rating near 2712 in 2021, and an astonishing win rate approaching 50% over several thousand games.
Matches average around 76 moves per win or loss, highlighting a penchant for deep, strategic battles rather than lightning strikes alone. With a comeback rate of 91% and a perfect win record after losing a piece, one can say Ezra is a master of phoenix-like resurgence. Losing to a one-sided drubbing? Almost unheard of at just 1.3%.
Daily Dose of Chess
Although primarily known for blitz and bullet, Ezra dips toes in daily and rapid waters with an almost perfect streak—1 win, no losses in daily, and solid rapid play pushing over 2200 in rating. A player of substance and versatility!
Mind Over Matter
Ezra’s tilt factor clocks in at 22, which suggests that even this chess hurricane has his off moments. But hey, isn't that what makes every victory just a bit sweeter? Interestingly, he performs best between 2 AM and 4 AM with win rates surpassing 70%—a true night owl or just someone who thinks best when the world is asleep.
Opponent Chronicles
With over 5,000 bullet games against a wide array of opponents, Ezra’s most frequent challenger is miaou33 (593 encounters), though his win rate there hovers around 37%. Meanwhile, some opponents are lucky to get a single point as their win rates reveal who dominated and who’s just happy to survive a game against him.
Fun Fact
Ezra’s signature opening remains a "Top Secret" weapon—over 7,000 games played with this mystery move—winning nearly 49% of them. Clearly, even in the age of open book theory, a sprinkle of the unknown keeps the competition on their toes.
To sum up, Ezra Kirk is not just an International Master by title but a magician of the clock, a staunch fighter, and a chess enthusiast who treats his opponents to an unpredictable rollercoaster ride - buckle up and enjoy the game!