ianaye

Profile Summary: ianaye – The Chess Maverick

Meet ianaye, a bold and quirky rapid player known for mixing unorthodox openings with surprisingly effective tactics! With a peak rapid rating of 365 achieved in May 2025 and a Blitz peak of 141, ianaye is no stranger to the rollercoaster ride of chess battles.

Rapid play is where ianaye shines, having played 118 games with a respectable 49 wins. The road hasn’t always been smooth though—losses sometimes outnumber wins, but that only fuels their comeback spirit, boasting an impressive nearly 80% comeback rate after setbacks. Apparently, giving up early isn’t in ianaye’s playbook, with an early resignation rate of just around 11%.

When it comes to openings, ianaye loves mixing the classic with the offbeat. The King’s Pawn Opening is a frequent choice, winning about 46% of the time, but the secret weapon might be the Owens Defense – a neat 80% win rate there! Beware opponents facing the Scandinavian Defense and King’s Knight Variations, where ianaye comfortably clears the 66% win mark. But don’t expect mercy with the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation—that’s where ianaye gets checked... and loses every single time.

Off the board, ianaye’s psychological game is as intriguing as their chessboard strategy. With a tilt factor of 6, they keep their cool better than many, and surprisingly their best moves often happen early in the morning around 5 AM — perfect for those dawn wolf or coffee-fueled matches.

ianaye’s style? A mix of resilience and aggression, winning more games as Black (42.62%) than White (38.98%) and typically dragging games deep with long average move counts—about 55 moves in wins, suggesting patience with a tactical punch near the endgame, which they reach roughly half of their games.

The friendly rivalry with n1cky34 deserves a shoutout: ianaye has a 75% win rate against this frequent nemesis, showing they’re not just playing against pieces, but also personal foes on the virtual battlefield.

Memorable Moment

On May 29th, 2025, ianaye delivered an elegant checkmate against n1cky34 in a dramatic rapid game. Starting with the classic 1. e4 e5, ianaye experimented with an offbeat sequence including 2. b3 and Ba3, culminating in a queen sacrifice and a crushing Qxe8# finish. The game linked here is a testament to ianaye’s flair for the creative and unexpected.

To sum it up: ianaye is the chess player who might not always win with the highest rating, but keeps opponents guessing, occasionally unleashing brilliant combos and defying expectations. A true chess maverick with a taste for both classic and quirky lines.