Filippo Crema (aka Ibra11milan)
Filippo Crema is a chess battler who knows his pawns from his knights but isn’t afraid to throw a cheeky Qh5 to spice things up. Starting off his journey with a modest blitz rating around 1000 in 2020, Filippo quickly ramped up his game, peaking at a respectable 1105 in early 2023. While he’s no Magnus Carlsen yet, his devotion to the Kings Pawn Opening and the Alekhine Defense shows a player who loves a classic fight with a modern twist.
Known among friends (and foes) as Ibra11milan, Filippo has a blitz record teetering nearly evenly between wins and losses—1726 wins vs 1686 losses—which means every game is a rollercoaster of emotions. He’s got a wicked comeback rate of over 67%, so don’t count him out when he’s down a piece! Filippo's games tend to last a respectable 60+ moves, proving that he’s more about elegant maneuvering than quick knockouts.
Whether playing bullet (blink and you’ll miss it) or rapid, Filippo’s style shows a mix of guts and strategy. He has a soft spot for some unorthodox openings as well, frequently surprising opponents with moves that make them wonder if they’re playing chess or deciphering a riddle. His favorite time to play? Apparently at 5 AM, when the world is quiet and mental clarity is at its peak—or when everyone else is asleep and not expecting his daring attacks.
Fun Facts & Stats
- Peak Rapid rating: 1377 (December 2020)
- Longest winning streak: 9 games (probably fueled by morning coffee)
- Known for fast resignations—but only when the position is truly hopeless (1.67% early resign rate)
- Enjoys grinding through endgames (67.9% endgame frequency)
- Favorite opening in blitz? The Kings Pawn Opening, boasting a solid 52% win rate.
- Has an uncanny knack for winning against certain opponents, boasting a 100% win rate against a bunch of them. Not so lucky versus koalakoala2 though...
Most Recent Game Highlight
Filippo recently scored a victory with a brilliant and aggressive 1.e4 e5 2.Qh5!? approach, making his opponent sweat and eventually winning after 29 intense moves ended with a board full of knights and pawns. Classic Filippo: unpredictable, bold, and willing to shake things up from move one.
Despite occasional losses by checkmate or timeout, Filippo's passion and resilience keep him coming back for more, proving that in chess, as in life, it’s not just about winning, but how dramatically you play the game.