Ianpolo98

Player Profile: Ianpolo98

Meet Ianpolo98, a chess warrior navigating the battlefield of 64 squares with a unique blend of resilience, tactical flare, and, occasionally, a generous dose of humility. Rated mostly in the lower mid-tier ranges, Ianpolo98’s journey is nothing short of a rollercoaster, filled with thrilling victories, poignant losses, and a relentless hunger to improve.

Rating Highlights

• Peak Blitz Rating: 1046 (July 2024) - briefly brushing against 1100, proving quick instincts can win battles.
• Peak Rapid Rating: 822 (Feb 2025) - where Ianpolo98 really shines, showing patience and strategy over speed.
• Bullet Rating: Modest but plucky at 356 (June 2024).

Playing Style & Stats

Ianpolo98 is no stranger to early resignations, clocking an 11% early resignation rate – sometimes it’s smart to save time to lick one’s wounds! With an average game length around 50 moves, this player enjoys long battlefield skirmishes, showcasing an impressive comeback rate of 73%, meaning when the chips are down, Ianpolo98 claws back fiercely. The flipped side? Around 15% of losses are one-sided – hey, every hero has off days.

White pieces bring a slight edge with a 51% win rate, while playing Black is a bit tougher at 44%. Strategic endgames are a playground here, appearing in nearly half of the matches, suggesting a fighting spirit that refuses to give up early.

Notable Patterns & Personality

This player tends to do best on Tuesday evenings and around 7 PM, a time proven lucky for clever tactics and winning moves. With a tilt factor of 9, Ianpolo98 is human after all – sometimes the mind drifts and the pawns pay the price.

Against higher-rated opponents, victory is a rare but sweet treat, with an 12% win rate, embracing the underdog role. Conversely, against lower-rated players, Ianpolo98 scores an impressive 83% win rate – a reminder that confidence and consistency build success.

Opening Preferences

While the secrets of Ianpolo98’s favorite openings remain classified (Top Secret indeed!), data shows a close to 50% win rate in Rapid games with this mysterious repertoire. If you get to face Ianpolo98, expect some surprises and unorthodox moves!

Recent Games Highlight

Ianpolo98’s latest triumph comes from a classic Ruy Lopez Berlin Defense, wrapping up with a neat resignation victory against Steve_in_a_nutshell. Example moves:
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Nf6 4. Bxc6 dxc6 5. Nxe5 Nxe4 6. Qf3 Nf6 7. O-O Qe7 8. Re1 Be6 9. Nxc6 bxc6 10. Qxc6+ Bd7 11. Rxe7+ Kxe7 12. Qxa8 1-0

In Summary

Ianpolo98 is a spirited player who never backs down from a challenge, learns from each bump in the road, and treasures every victory as a step forward. Whether in Blitz or Rapid, the journey is just as important as the rating, and with a dogged mentality and penchant for comebacks, this player’s best moves are surely still to come. Watch this space — Ianpolo98 might just turn those losses into legendary wins!