iancuzd

Chess Player Profile: iancuzd

Meet iancuzd, the fearless warrior of the rapid chess battlefield and a part-time magician who can sometimes make his own rating points vanish before your eyes. With a peak rapid rating of 604 achieved in April 2025, iancuzd is no stranger to rollercoaster rides, battling through 263 rapid games in 2025 alone, winning 84 and losing 131, but holding on to 21 draws like a champ.

Playing mostly rapid, with occasional blitz and bullet flurries (because why not?), iancuzd's style is a curious mix of resilience and tactical hustle. Known for a higher-than-average comeback rate of 63.53%, he’s not the type to throw in the towel easily — though sometimes the resignation flag waves early, clocking in a modest 6% early resignation rate. Endgames? He loves 'em, appearing in over half his matches' finales.

The Caro-Kann Defense is iancuzd’s bread and butter, boasting a respectable 62.5% win rate in this opening. Contrast that with the Scotch Game, which seems to be his nemesis with barely an 12.5% success rate — hey, every player has their kryptonite! Other openings tried include the King's Pawn Opening and the Scandinavian Defense, proving his bravado to experiment even if the odds are stacked.

When it comes to timing, Sunday afternoons at 14:00 are prime time — a dazzling 50% win rate for the hour and an even more impressive 61.54% success rate on Sundays. Weekdays are more of a mixed bag, but who can blame the guy? Life gets in the way, even for grandmasters-in-the-making.

iancuzd has played some familiar foes many times, notably andrianzivoc (38 clashes), and holds a tough 13.16% win rate there. Among recent opponents, he has recorded victories over jsbdhdurb, kweath, and yasensultan — with some losses stinging, especially a memorable checkmate defeat by Sureendar (who managed to pull off a flawless finish). Every loss is just another lesson, right?

In one of his most recent glorious wins, iancuzd executed a sharp Caro-Kann Breyer Variation, forcing a resignation by move 18 — proof that sometimes quick, sharp strikes are better than long theoretical battles.

With an average game length tending to hover around 53 moves for wins and 65 moves for losses, patience and perseverance are clear chessing virtues here. Don’t be fooled by the numbers though: iancuzd’s fighting spirit shines brightest when the odds are against him, turning difficult positions into strategic opportunities like a true chess gladiator.

Whether you encounter iancuzd on the board or online, expect a game peppered with surprises, daring defense, and a streaky character who never gives up without a fight. Just don’t be surprised if he resigns early when the coffee runs out — even chess heroes have their weak moments.