ifalldi

Player Profile: ifalldi

Meet ifalldi, a tenacious rapid and blitz chess enthusiast whose journey on the 64 squares is full of spirited battles, clever tactics, and a sprinkle of good-natured struggle. With a peak rapid rating of 775 and a blitz highlight at 902, ifalldi has shown flashes of brilliance and a willingness to dive headfirst into complex positions—even if victory doesn’t always come easy.

Starting with a strong rapid rating climb in early 2023, ifalldi quickly learned that chess is a marathon, not a sprint. The games tell the tale: 13 wins, 25 losses, and a couple of draws. Yet, every setback was met with determination—sometimes leading to impressive comeback streaks, and sometimes to epic losing streaks that tested mental fortitude. (Longest losing streak: five games in a row. Yikes, but the fight continues!)

If openings were colors, ifalldi favors the King’s Pawn Contest, dipping occasionally into the Queen’s Pawn and the intriguingly effective Van ‘t Kruijs Opening, where the win rate hits a respectable 66.67%! White pieces yield a modest 25% win rate, but on Black, ifalldi shines a bit brighter with a 38.1% success rate—proving that the dark side can be just as comfortable.

The playing style? Think of it as a chess soap opera. Early resignations happen about 15% of the time (because who likes dragging out the inevitable?), while endgames pop up in over a third of the games, often stretching to an average of 45 moves to secure a win. Losses tend to be longer campaigns too, averaging 54 moves—stubbornly holding on to hope.

Psychological resilience is key for ifalldi, who bounces back from losing pieces with a resourceful 26.47% conversion rate and pulls off comebacks nearly 70% of the time after being down and out. Despite a "tilt factor" of 5 (hey, nobody’s perfect!), the best time to catch ifalldi at peak performance is exactly at midnight—chess by moonlight, anyone?

Highlight reels include mighty checkmates against challengers like Aminsafari11 and tactical mastery in the Scottish Game, and a heartwarming 100% win record against notable opponents such as Kazikwantscheckmate and spin_to-win (sorry spin_to-win—looks like ifalldi prefers to spin to victory instead). The player’s record against regular opponents like hyugalarz and sidik1209 suggests room to grow, but every defeat is a lesson waiting to be turned into triumph.

Whether scorching the board with rapid attacks or grinding out positional battles, ifalldi’s story is one of grit, humor, and an unwavering love for the game. Their chess journey is a reminder that ratings are just numbers, but the passion to improve and enjoy the game is what truly counts.

Keep your eyes on ifalldi, because while the rating graph might zigzag like a rook on a mission, the spirit and excitement they bring to chess are unwavering and inspiring. Check out their recent games, and perhaps you’ll learn something... or at least have a good chuckle at the beautiful chaos.