Elias Bøe Sola (IbsenGambit)
Elias Bøe Sola, who often plays under the handle IbsenGambit, is a prolific online chess player known for love of sharp openings and long, grinding games. Active across Bullet, Blitz, Daily, and Rapid, Elias shows a clear preference for Rapid play while maintaining an adventurous approach in faster time controls.
- Preferred time control: Rapid
- Strong suit: tactical middlegames and thorough endgame play
- Peak performances include notable highs in Bullet and Blitz 1656 (2025-03-01) 1159 (2025-08-04)
Playing style
Elias combines stubborn endgame technique and a high endgame frequency with a taste for offbeat, tactical openings. Expect long, decisive battles. Games last on average about 60 moves and endgames appear in more than half of his games.
- Avg moves per decisive game: around 61
- Endgame frequency: high, about 63.5 percent
- Comeback ability: strong, with a comeback rate near 80 percent
- Tilt factor: moderate, so a phrase like "keep calm and castle on" applies
Openings and repertoire
Elias loves tactical, surprising opening choices. The repertoire mixes tricky gambits and solid defenses, which makes him hard to prepare for.
- Favorites include Amar Gambit, Scandinavian Defense, Barnes Defense, and the French Defense
- Notable success with the Amar Gambit and Scandinavian across many Bullet games
- As White, strong returns with Vienna Gambit lines and Barnes-style play
Quick reference: a few of the highest win rates occur in tactical or offbeat lines where surprise and preparation matter.
Career highlights and trends
Elias has climbed through the rating bands with bursts of aggressive play. He recorded long winning streaks and some rough patches, but the style of steady improvement is clear.
- Longest winning streak: 17 games
- Longest losing streak: 13 games
- Current losing streak: 3 games
- Preferred time window: strong results in mid afternoon to evening hours
Visualize a Rapid rating run across recent seasons with this chart.
Notable opponents and results
Elias has a handful of frequent rivals online. One standout is galadiz, against whom Elias enjoys an outstanding positive score.
- Most played opponents include adnani1980, galadiz and purple-porcupine
- Record vs galadiz: dominant and entertaining galadiz
Sample tactical sketch
A short example showing the kind of opening chaos Elias likes. Loadable game viewer below.
Fun facts
- Elias plays long games and rarely resigns early; the early resignation rate is low.
- He thrives in complex positions where piece activity beats material counting.
- If you want to bait him into an Amar Gambit duel, you will not be the first person to try.
Quick stats and links
For a snapshot of top peaks and sample games, explore the embedded stats and game viewer above. Elias remains an entertaining and improving presence in online chess.
- Top tactical openings: Blackburne Shilling Gambit, Vienna Gambit, Barnes Defense
- Example profile link for a frequent opponent: adnani1980
- Peak Bullet rating visual: