icequest

Player Profile: icequest

Meet icequest, a chess warrior whose rating rollercoaster is as unpredictable as a cat chasing a laser pointer. With a peak rapid rating of 667 in early 2025 and a daily peak of 716, icequest plays with a blend of fiery ambition and occasional icy missteps.

Starting strong with rapid ratings fluctuating between 377 and 667, icequest has battled through over 300 rapid games, securing 157 wins while valiantly enduring 186 losses and 15 draws. Their style? A curious mix of bold gambits and seasoned defense, as shown by a faster average win length (~50 moves) than losses (~58 moves) — a hint that icequest fights hard before surrendering.

Favorite Openings

• King's Pawn Opening, King's Knight Variation – a classic playground with 46 games and a respectable 39% win rate.
• Van't Kruijs Opening – surprisingly effective, boasting an impressive 73% win rate over 11 games. Evidently, icequest knows some offbeat tricks!
• Philidor Defense – a solid choice leading to a 62.5% win rate.

While somewhat less dominant in the Italian Game and Scandinavian Defense, icequest's persistence shines across various openings. Definitely not a one-trick knight!

Playing Habits & Quirks

Icequest’s best hour is surprisingly early—6 AM, where the win rate spikes near 70%. An early riser or just battling jet lag? Either way, morning chess battles are their sweet spot. With a tilt factor of 11, a 7% early resignation rate, and a phenomenal 86% comeback rate, icequest is hard to pin down—expect surprises even after losing a piece.

The player fares best against lower-rated opponents with a striking 79% win rate, but above-par opponents present a challenge (only an 11% win rate). Icequest's resilience is their superpower, but sometimes the queen’s gambit morphs into the queen's “go away”!

Recent Battles

In a recent thrilling encounter, icequest delivered a swift checkmate using the Scotch Game against opponent A_e_r_o_n, showcasing tactical sharpness and timely strike precision. Yet, not every day is a winning streak—one loss came via a clever checkmate with the Van’t Kruijs Opening, a reminder that even ice can melt.

Notable Stats

• Longest winning streak: 5 games
• Longest losing streak: 11 games (ouch!)
• Win rate on Saturdays is a solid 50%, proving weekends are prime time for chess glory.
• More often than not, icequest prefers delivering checkmates (68 wins) over letting timeouts decide (10 wins).

Whether freezing opponents with brilliant moves or melting under pressure, icequest’s journey is full of ups, downs, and enough twists to keep chess fans on the edge of their seats. The quest continues—hopefully with more wins than losses!