ibatable: The Ever-Persistent Chess Enthusiast
Meet ibatable, a tenacious chess player with a rating rollercoaster that would make even the most seasoned thrill-seekers dizzy. As of mid-2025, ibatable’s Rapid rating peaked at a modest but respectable 635, proving that sometimes perseverance beats flashiness. Although the bullet and blitz ratings hover near the triple digits, ibatable battles on—because who needs speed when you have style?
This player’s preferred battleground? Rapid chess, where ibatable has engaged in over 600 games, amassing a slightly positive record of 249 wins to 236 losses. True to the username, there’s a streak of gritty resilience here, especially with a comeback rate near 63%—losing a piece? No problem! ibatable fights back with fierce tenacity. Sometimes luck runs out though, highlighted by a tough 12-game losing streak in the not-so-distant past.
Opening like a seasoned tactician, ibatable shows fondness for the Four Knights Italian Variation and Vienna Game in the rapid format, winning nearly 60% of Vienna encounters and slightly better than half in the Four Knights. Beware the Petrov’s Defense; it seems to be a nemesis with just a 40% win rate. When it comes to surprise attacks, ibatable’s recent victory with a crushing checkmate in a game featuring a Four Knights Gunsberg Variation demonstrates an eye for clever tactics.
Apart from the solid openings, ibatable’s style could be described as “steady endurance.” With average wins lasting about 48 moves and losses ending around 41 moves, this chess warrior doesn’t give up early—despite a somewhat elevated early resignation rate (~14%). And speaking of psychology, ibatable is a notorious night owl, boasting a perfect win rate at midnight, perhaps fueled by caffeine or midnight musings on pawn structure.
While the daily and blitz ratings might suggest more of a recreational player, ibatable’s spirit is infectious, proving that chess is as much about passion and persistence as it is about glossy trophies. Whether it’s squaring off against heavy favorites or sneaking a cheeky checkmate, ibatable lives true to the name—hardly ever “ibatable.”
In short, ibatable is the player who turns “underdog” into an art form, reminding us all: in chess, it’s not just the rating but the resilience that counts.
Fun Fact
Despite a rocky bullet and blitz journey, ibatable's most common hour for victories is an oddly specific 9 AM and late evening at 10 PM, where the pawns seem to align perfectly for some reason. Early birds and night owls, take note!
