Ian Jovi Sianturi

Ian Jovi Sianturi (ianjovis)

Meet Ian Jovi Sianturi, known in the chess world as ianjovis, a rapid-fire tactician with a knack for surprise attacks and an uncanny ability to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat — or at least try! As of mid-2025, Ian's rapid rating peaked impressively at 536, proving that speed and strategy can coexist, even if his bullet rating suggests he might prefer a coffee break over blitz chess.

Playing Style & Strengths

Ian is not just any player; he’s a thinker who averages nearly 50 moves in his wins, refusing to shy away from long battles. But beware! His losses often stretch even longer, clocking around 67 moves on average — perhaps because he loves to torture himself with that last tricky endgame. His endgame experience shows, with him engaging in endgames in over half his games.

Black or white? Ian feels your pain on both sides: he wins 51.82% of games playing white and 47.6% playing black — a balanced warrior for both camps. His sharp psychological edge shines with an impressive 68.42% comeback rate after losing material, signaling resilience that would impress even the toughest coaches.

Favorite Openings

Ian’s opening repertoire is as eclectic as his username: from the King's Pawn Opening (where he holds a respectable 45.83% win rate) to the Queen's Pawn Opening with over 53% success. Not one to shy away from less traveled paths, he also toys with the wilder sides like the Polish and Grob Openings, sometimes with mixed results — because why not keep opponents guessing?

Notably, his Bird's Opening and Caro-Kann Defense impress with over 60% win rates. Rumor has it Ian believes chess is like music: a little classical (Caro-Kann), a little jazz (Bird's), and a sprinkle of punk rock chaotic energy.

Recent Battles & Rivals

Ian’s recent games are a rollercoaster of drama. His latest triumph came by checkmate against yooooouzi, ending the game with a swift and brutal 13...Qh2# — a classic Ian signature move evoking both elegance and ruthlessness. But don’t be fooled; losses do come his way, occasionally bringing him down after fierce fights lasting over 40 moves, such as the tough match against prathamnarute where checkmate was delivered to Ian instead.

Opponents beware: Ian has a love-hate relationship on the board. While some players like yooooouzi and michealhaugh never stood a chance, others like prathamnarute and darwinnz seem to have cracked Ian’s chess code. Still, with a longest winning streak of 7 and a currently developing resilience, you can bet Ian is plotting a stylish comeback.

When to Challenge Ian

If you want the best shot, play at 7 PM — Ian's absolute peak time with an astonishing 83% win rate. Morning people beware: his 10 AM timing is not so lucky, with a mere 20% success rate there. His tilt factor is moderate (7 out of 100), suggesting that even when things get rough, Ian tries to keep his poker face on, unless the coffee runs out.

Summary

Player, strategist, and occasional wild card, Ian Jovi Sianturi embodies the thrill of rapid chess with moments of brilliance and bouts of chaos. Whether chasing comebacks, pioneering forgotten openings, or simply trying not to lose on time in bullet, ianjovis is a personality on the rise and a force to be reckoned with — especially if you challenge him after dinner.