Ian Zutt: The Rapid Strategist
Meet Ian Zutt, known online as ianzutt, a chess player who takes rapid chess as seriously as a cat takes a laser pointer—quick, unpredictable, and relentlessly focused. Ian's rapid rating has been on a steady climb, starting from the modest heights of 938 in early 2023, to cracking the 1100 barrier in 2024, and currently floating around 999 in 2025. If consistency were a chess piece, Ian would have it locked down!
Stats & Style
- Total Rapid Games: Over 1,800 battles fought on the virtual board, with nearly as many wins (926) as losses (914), proving that every game is a nail-biter.
- Bullet Chess: One game played—zero wins—because let's be honest, not everyone can thrive in a lightning-fast blitzkrieg.
- Favorite Openings:
- Philidor Defense – Ian's secret weapon with a win rate close to 58%.
- Italian Game - Knight Attack – Turns out Ian's knight attacks aren't just intimidating; they're winning over 73% of the time!
- Scandinavian Defense Variations – Ian loves to stir the pot here, with impressive results especially in the Mieses Kotrc Variation.
- Gameplay Style: He doesn't shy from the endgame, diving into nearly 44% of his games’ final phases, with an average game length of about 51 moves whether he wins or loses. Early resignations are rare—only 3.39%—indicating Ian fights till the very end.
- Tactical Superpower: Ian has an astonishing 100% win rate after losing a piece, showing resilience of a chess warrior who never surrenders mentally—only physically when the checkmate arrives.
Psychology & Routine
With a tilt factor of 10, Ian holds his cool in stressful positions better than most, though the exact “best time of day” for his peak performance remains a delightful mystery. But data shows he scores better midweek and early mornings—so next time you face him on a Wednesday at 11 AM, beware!
Recent Highlights
Ian's recent games have been nothing short of cinematic chess drama. Take his latest victory on May 28, 2025, against Adelalakhras, where he executed a beautiful queen sacrifice leading to a checkmate in just 14 moves. Or his sharp win against sagivijay just a day before, showcasing daring and precision.
Even defeats come with stories: his latest loss was a tough grind on May 30, 2025, against veteran vet02011952, ending in resignation after 34 moves—a game proving that sometimes even the best warriors have off days.
In Conclusion
Ian Zutt is a rapid chess aficionado with a knack for attacking openings and endgame perseverance. He embodies the spirit of spinning the wheel of chess fortune with tactical brilliance, just enough luck, and a huge dose of enthusiasm. Whether you’re looking for a thrilling game or just an entertaining chess story, Ian’s your guy—just don’t get distracted, or he might sneak a knight attack when you least expect it!
