Richard Pile IM

Horripile - The International Master

Meet horripile, the cunning International Master who has dazzled the chess world with a flair for blitz and lightning-fast tactics. With a peak blitz rating soaring to an astounding 2902 in March 2021, horripile plays at a speed that would make even the fastest grandmasters blink twice. Not one to shy away from bullet or rapid formats, their peak ratings of 2679 and 2605 respectively showcase a versatile threat across all time controls.

Known for an impressive comeback rate of 85.67%, horripile could probably turn a blunder into an epic victory just to keep spectators on the edge of their seats. Their wins outnumber losses with a solid margin in blitz games (324 wins to 204 losses) and they command a rather cheeky win rate above 56% in blitz – no stranger to taking calculated risks and clutch moments. When things look bleak, this master’s tactical awareness shines through, achieving victory even after losing pieces.

Playing style? Think long endgames, patience of a saint, and a deep love for grinding out those wins. Averaging nearly 80 moves per win, horripile prefers to paint a masterpiece on the board, rather than rushing for a quick knockout.

Their psychological resilience is visible with a tilt factor of only 6—chess drama? Not on horripile’s watch! Interestingly, the best time of day to challenge this chess ninja is 3 AM, when most mere mortals are dreaming of chess openings they've yet to master.

Memorable Matches

In a recent fierce duel against the formidable Stouuf, horripile demonstrated finesse and patience, forcing resignation after a well-played silence in the final moves of a Vienna Game Falkbeer Variation. Victory was secured with boldness but steady nerves, showcasing their ability to outsmart even opponents with a 2600+ rating.

Of course, every hero meets their kryptonite. Recently, a stumble occurred against PapaieDudu due to a timeout in a high-stakes blitz game. But a true IM always bounces back, and horripile’s record speaks for itself—with multiple winning streaks, including a longest of 14 games.

Opponents Beware!

Horripile has shown a penchant for demolishing certain opponents with a perfect 100% record across multiple matches. From takate20 to paulgalas (who unfortunately hasn't tasted victory against horripile yet), this IM’s opening repertoire and psychological strength make them a nightmare at the board.

With over 570 blitz games in a top secret opening repertoire yielding a smashing 56.54% win rate, one can only imagine what surprises horripile has ready for their next opponents.

Fun Fact

While many players are night owls or morning people, horripile’s winning spree peaks at the curious hour of 3 AM—perhaps a secret weapon or just a love for chess insomnia!

If you ever meet horripile across the board, expect a blend of relentless endgame skill, cheeky tactical strikes, and a psychological ironclad will. And maybe... bring a coffee for that 3 AM match.