Iamhellaslow

Iamhellaslow: A Journey Through the Ranks

Meet Iamhellaslow, a chess player whose name might suggest a turtle but whose game tells a tale of dogged persistence and surprising twists. Starting 2024 with a Rapid rating peak of 622, this player took the scenic route down to a low of 162 before rallying to a respectable 458 by year-end—because who said a rollercoaster ride can't have style?

In 2025, Iamhellaslow settled into a steadier groove, boosting their Rapid rating to 512 and blitz rating to an impressive 251. It's clear that speed chess is less about haste and more about carefully timed bursts—just like this player's game.

Style and Strategy

Known for early resignations at just under 5%, and a fascination with endgames (appearing in almost half of their games), Iamhellaslow is a thoughtful tactician who prefers a slow burn over quick fireworks. With an average of 48 moves to secure a win, and nearly 54 moves even in defeat, this player battles long and hard – sometimes past bedtime.

White squares seem slightly luckier (+50.57% win rate) compared to black (-47.33%), but the differences are subtle enough to keep opponents on their toes. Their comeback rate is a solid 54.3%, and astonishingly, they never lose a game immediately after losing a piece—proof that slow and steady can still strike back like a boss.

Record and Rivalries

With a Rapid record boasting 243 wins, 231 losses, and a handful of draws, the battle is fierce and the results balanced. Blitz is a tighter story: 13 wins, 13 losses, and 1 draw. The streak record is a proud 8-game winning spree, and they’re currently riding a hot 5-game run—clearly, slow and steady still wins some races!

Iamhellaslow has a mysterious affinity for "Top Secret" openings, playing them nearly 500 times in Rapid with nearly half the games ending in victory. It seems some secrets don’t stay hidden for long.

Opponent Highlights

Iamhellaslow seems to own their recent opponents—winning 100% against names like ir_soekarno19 and ubaid_beast. While certain foes like quybibu and elipso270708 have proven elusive, the overall win rate against most opponents hovers impressively near or above 50%.

When and How They Play

Thursdays, Mondays, and Saturdays are their lucky days with win rates above 50%, and the chessboard comes alive especially in the evening hours—from 7 PM to 11 PM—with win rates rocketing as high as 68%. Perhaps they fuel their chess tactics with evening snacks or just thrive under the moonlight.

Beware: a tilt factor of 5 indicates that not even the calmest player is immune to frustration. But overall, Iamhellaslow demonstrates a remarkable resilience, fighting back harder after setbacks.

In a Nutshell

Slow? Maybe. Predictable? Never. Iamhellaslow’s chess journey is one of perseverance, surprise, and subtle brilliance—a true testament that in chess, as in life, pace yourself for the long game.