Igor Goldenberg (I_Gold) - International Master
Meet Igor Goldenberg, a chess virtuoso who has earned the prestigious title of International Master from FIDE. Whether blitzing through the battlefield at lightning speed or strategizing in rapid games, Igor’s chess skills keep opponents guessing—and often scratching their heads in defeat.
Rating & Performance Highlights
- Blitz Peak Rating: An impressive 2536 in 2024, proving that Igor’s lightning-fast calculation is no fluke.
- Rapid Peak Rating: A stellar 2406 in 2020, showing strategic flair even when the clock ticks steadily.
- Unbeatable Winning Streak: Once racked up 11 consecutive wins, leaving challengers wondering if he’s secretly a chess robot.
Playing Style & Tactics
Igor has a penchant for deep endgames, boasting an endgame frequency of over 83%. Not one to throw in the towel easily, his comeback rate is a stunning 94.5%, and get this: he has a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece. So if you catch him down material, beware - the fight is far from over!
With average wins lasting approximately 81 moves, Igor enjoys the long, grinding battles where patience meets precision. And when he’s on the white side, he’s even more lethal, winning nearly 57% of games.
On the Clock and Off the Clock
Igor’s dominance shines especially on Fridays and Mondays, where he wins over 58% of his games, while his best hour to strike on the clock is 21:00, when he boasts a perfect win record (100%). Clearly, he’s a nocturnal strategist or just enjoys the thrill of late-night checkmates.
The Opponents’ Tale
With a diverse battleground spanning hundreds of games, Igor has faced many frequent rivals, including "wakamoridesu," "xanuck," and "ziomario." While some opponents hold a better than even chance against him, many have been left in the dust as Igor collected wins with surgical precision.
A Bit of Quirkiness
Igor’s psychological profile reveals he’s not much of a tilting player—his tilt factor stands low at 6, meaning when the going gets tough, the tough... well, they get tougher. Although his wins in rated games are somewhat lower compared to casual play, he’s never one to shy away from the crucible of serious competition.
Summary
In short, Igor Goldenberg is a blend of strategic wisdom, rapid-fire tactics, and endgame mastery with a sprinkle of unstoppable grit. Opponents beware—playing Igor is less a game and more a lesson in resilience and precision. If you hear whispers about "I_Gold," you might just be hearing the clicking of a relentless queen sweeping the board.
Feedback for Igor Goldenberg
Igor, your recent games show a strong understanding of strategic concepts and solid opening preparation. Your favorable results against players of comparable and higher ratings highlight your competitive potential. Here are some personalized points to help you improve further:
Strengths
- Opening Knowledge: You have consistent play in openings like the King's Indian Defense and Queen’s Gambit structures, showing familiarity with key plans and typical pawn breaks.
- Calculation and Tactics: Your execution of tactical sequences, like timely exchanges and sacrifices (e.g., move 13...Bxh3 in the King’s Indian game), demonstrates good calculation skills and aggressiveness when the position calls for it.
- Endgame Technique: When winning material, you often convert your advantage methodically, as seen in several wins where you maintain pressure and increase piece activity.
Areas for Improvement
- Handling Complex Middle Games: In a few losses, complex middle-game positions led to inaccuracies. For example, refine your approach to positions with dynamic pawn structures and piece imbalances to avoid losing footing.
- Positional Decision Making: Occasionally, aggressive plans led to overextension. Evaluate carefully before launching pawn storms or piece sacrifices, ensuring you have adequate compensation.
- Time Management: Some critical moves in rapid games occurred with very low remaining time, which might affect precision. Practicing efficient time usage can help maintain focus for key moments.
Concrete Suggestions
- Continue studying mainline theory in your favored openings to deepen your understanding and prepare new ideas against popular responses.
- Analyze your losses focusing on key turning points where alternative plans or stronger defensive resources might have changed the tide.
- Work on typical endgame patterns that arise from your opening choices, especially pawn structure transformations and minor piece maneuvers.
- Incorporate blunder-check routines in your post-move checks to catch tactical oversights in rapid games.
Keep up the hard work and continue leveraging your strengths while addressing these suggestions. You have a solid foundation, and with focused study, you can elevate your play to even higher levels!
Best of luck in your upcoming games, Igor!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| joeohio2017 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| wakamoridesu | 6W / 2L / 1D | |
| Mario Sibilio | 5W / 1L / 2D | |
| xanuck | 4W / 3L / 1D | |
| Ilja Biriukov | 4W / 2L / 1D | |
| PLaci78 | 5W / 1L / 1D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2539 | 2332 | ||
| 2024 | 2536 | 2341 | ||
| 2023 | 2404 | |||
| 2022 | 2429 | 2294 | ||
| 2021 | 2436 | 2340 | ||
| 2020 | 2509 | 2406 | ||
| 2019 | 2381 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2W / 2L / 2D | 6W / 2L / 0D | 92.6 |
| 2024 | 20W / 5L / 3D | 20W / 8L / 1D | 77.9 |
| 2023 | 11W / 7L / 1D | 7W / 7L / 2D | 78.7 |
| 2022 | 45W / 27L / 13D | 35W / 37L / 12D | 77.6 |
| 2021 | 24W / 16L / 7D | 17W / 23L / 9D | 79.1 |
| 2020 | 32W / 22L / 7D | 35W / 16L / 7D | 84.6 |
| 2019 | 92W / 40L / 18D | 78W / 53L / 23D | 83.3 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon | 41 | 21 | 16 | 4 | 51.2% |
| English Opening: Symmetrical Variation | 38 | 21 | 14 | 3 | 55.3% |
| Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation | 32 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 56.2% |
| Bogo-Indian Defense | 30 | 11 | 13 | 6 | 36.7% |
| King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 22 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 68.2% |
| Döry Defense | 17 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 52.9% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 56.2% |
| Queen's Gambit Declined: Hastings Variation | 16 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 75.0% |
| King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense | 16 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 68.8% |
| Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maróczy Bind | 15 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 46.7% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 62.5% |
| English Opening: Symmetrical Variation | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 25.0% |
| King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Panno Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| QGD: 6.Nf3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| QGD: 4.Bg5 Be7 5.cxd5 Nxd5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 11 | 6 |
| Losing | 6 | 0 |