Profile Summary: icylemee
Meet icylemee, a rapidly ascending chess enthusiast who treats the 64 squares both as a battlefield and occasionally, a comedy stage. With a peak Rapid rating smashing through the 590 barrier (top-notch for casual thrill-seekers!), icylemee approaches chess like a fine wine: getting better with time, and occasionally leaving opponents wondering if they're at a tournament or a magic show.
Rapid Rollercoaster
Rapid is where icylemee shines brightest, boasting an impressive peak rating of 598 as of January 2025. With over 400 wins and a respectable mix of draws and losses, this player never shies away from firing up the brain cells—and the knight maneuvers. Their average game length hovers around 47 moves, proving both patience and boldness. Opening preferences? They're a fan of the Scotch Game and the French Defense Normal Variation, showing a taste for classical chess spice.
Not Just a Rapid Specialist
Although Rapid is the favorite playground, icylemee dabbles in Bullet and Blitz. Bullet peak rating clocks in at a sharp 296, while Blitz tops around 312. Speed demons beware! Even if sometimes the time flies faster than strategy, this player’s win rate in Bullet (nearly 55%) reflects a sniper’s precision despite the frantic pace.
Signature Style & Stats
- Win rate as White: 53.64% – they tend to start their magical tricks on the white side.
- Win rate as Black: 46.31% – proving defenders can also be champions (or mischievous tricksters).
- Long winning streak: 13 games – that's a lucky black cat introverted in kingly robes.
- Comeback artistry: Wins 61% of games where they’ve been behind – David vs Goliath vibes all the way!
- Early resignation rate: 12.5% – occasionally calling “Not today, Satan!”
Favorite Openings
icylemee loves a good battle starting with:
- Rapid: Scotch Game, French Defense (a killer combo of romance and ruthlessness)
- Bullet: Scandinavian Defense with a perfect 100% win rate, showing serious love for quick counters.
- Blitz: Scandinavian and the Queens Pawn Chigorin Variation – always keeping opponents guessing.
The Psychological Game
icylemee’s tilt factor sits low at 8, meaning they don’t rage against the machine easily, but prefer plotting clever returns. Interestingly, their best time to play is at the break-of-dawn hour (6 AM), so take note if looking for a challenge!
Fresh From the Anvil – Latest Triumph
In a recent Rapid encounter against nirajan-1n, icylemee unleashed a breathtaking checkmate with the French Defense Steinitz Attack: a deadly queen sacrifice and a knight’s gallop to victory in just 15 moves! A beautiful spectacle proving tactics trump time!
As icylemee continues to explore the rich world of chess, one thing's certain: expect the unexpected, a dash of brilliance, and maybe a bit of cheeky flair on the board.