Grandmaster Ivajlo Enchev (I_Enchev)
Meet Ivajlo Enchev, a chess Grandmaster by the grace of FIDE and a formidable wizard of the 64 squares. Known in the chess realms as I_Enchev, this player doesn't just play chess—they practically live it. With a peak blitz rating soaring to an impressive 2650 back in June 2021, Ivajlo has proven adept at tearing through opponents in the rapid-fire world of blitz, where quick wits and lightning reflexes reign supreme.
Ivajlo's chess journey is a story steeped in tactical awareness and psychological resilience. This is a competitor with an astounding 89.85% comeback rate, meaning if you think you've won midway, think again! Not one to be easily rattled, Ivajlo sports a modest tilt factor of 7—a sign of cool-headed determination in tense moments.
A lover of deep, complex endgames, Ivajlo averages around 75 moves per game whether winning or losing, showing a preference for grinding out victories rather than snatching quick checks. Throw in a win rate of nearly 63% when playing white and almost 50% with the black pieces, and you have a well-rounded master ready to adapt to any battlefield.
Ivajlo's favorite opening moves are shrouded in mystery—labeled simply as "Top Secret"—but with over 800 blitz games using this enigmatic repertoire and a solid win rate of around 57%, the secret sauce definitely works. The opponent list features some familiar names like ludogorec and ly4o, who have learned first-hand that facing Ivajlo is no walk in the park; notably, Ivajlo has a winning record against them, with a win rate of 58.82% versus ludogorec.
When it comes to timing, Ivajlo is a bit of a nocturnal ninja. The absolute best hour to challenge this Grandmaster is apparently 1 AM
Looking for recent action? In a thrilling game on April 26, 2025, Ivajlo triumphed over a challenging opponent named MagnusMystery using the classic Trompowsky Attack, winning by resignation in a game filled with careful positional play and strategic flair. Check out the game here to witness the Grandmaster in action.
And what about the moments when even a Grandmaster stumbles? The latest loss came courtesy of Monkey_D_Zorro, showing that even the best players face humbling moments on their road to greatness. But with a current winning streak on the board and a long history of resilience, Ivajlo Enchev always bounces back stronger.
Ivajlo Enchev is more than just a chess player—they are a calculated strategist, a fierce competitor, and maybe, just maybe, a secret chess ninja lurking in the late-night hours. Opponents beware: when facing Ivajlo, every move matters, and giving up is simply not on the menu.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| ludogorec | 30W / 16L / 5D | View Games |
| ly4o | 6W / 14L / 4D | View Games |
| tehsilchess | 10W / 11L / 0D | View Games |
| IntuitiveBlow | 9W / 8L / 0D | View Games |
| wael526 | 9W / 3L / 5D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2581 | |||
| 2023 | 2515 | |||
| 2022 | 2526 | |||
| 2021 | 2319 | 2570 | ||
| 2020 | 2402 | 2557 | 2152 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30W / 8L / 5D | 25W / 15L / 3D | 78.4 |
| 2023 | 2W / 0L / 2D | 1W / 1L / 1D | 100.1 |
| 2022 | 2W / 1L / 0D | 2W / 0L / 0D | 48.4 |
| 2021 | 119W / 55L / 22D | 89W / 79L / 22D | 82.4 |
| 2020 | 147W / 67L / 17D | 117W / 90L / 29D | 76.0 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 65 | 35 | 23 | 7 | 53.9% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 41 | 24 | 13 | 4 | 58.5% |
| King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Bobotsov-Korchnoi-Petrosian Variation | 31 | 21 | 10 | 0 | 67.7% |
| Alekhine Defense | 29 | 14 | 14 | 1 | 48.3% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 24 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 41.7% |
| Budapest: 3...Ng4 4.e3 | 21 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 71.4% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 20 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 70.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 19 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 84.2% |
| Döry Defense | 17 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 52.9% |
| English Opening: Agincourt Defense | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 50.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 60.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 60.0% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 62.5% |
| Amar Gambit | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 28.6% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Australian Defense | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
| Modern | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 25.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen's Indian Defense: Buerger Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| English Opening: Agincourt Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Diemer-Duhm Gambit (DDG): 4...f5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Schlechter Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Australian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 15 | 4 |
| Losing | 7 | 0 |