Z

Chess Player Profile: ifosscj (aka Z)

Meet ifosscj, a resilient chess enthusiast whose journey on the 64 squares resembles a rollercoaster ride — full of ups, downs, and a healthy dose of humor. Rated in the 700–900 range for daily games, with a peak daily rating of 904 achieved back in late 2018, Z has shown persistence that’s more impressive than their win-loss ratio suggests. Spoiler alert: the losses outnumber the wins, but hey, every grandmaster started somewhere!

Z loves lively time controls, dabbling across daily, blitz, rapid, and bullet formats. Their blitz peak is an energetic 1107, while their rapid playing style once soared to a sleek 1000 rating. Bullet games have been a wild ride, with ratings fluctuating between 235 and 763 – clearly, Z enjoys living on the edge of speed chess chaos.

Playing Style and Tendencies

When it comes to openings, Z embraces variety like a buffet enthusiast. The King's Pawn Opening – King's Knight Variation and Leonardis Variation show the best personal win rates in daily games hovering around 36–38%. However, the Center Game and some lesser-known defenses have proven to be like that infamous spicy dish — exciting but often resulting in bitter defeat (zero wins in 33 daily Center Game outings!).

Z is no quitter though — the longest winning streak reached 4 games, a real highlight among an otherwise spirited battle against the notorious longest losing streak of 31. Yes, Z knows the taste of defeat all too well but bounces back with a commendable comeback rate of almost 79%, proving resilience is their superpower.

Memorable Moments

The most recent victory came via a graceful resignation from their opponent in an Italian Game variation — no doubt a hard-fought win crowned by a tasteful queen sacrifice. On the other hand, some losses were “won on time” by opponents or ended with tricky Bishop’s Opening traps proving perilous.

Psychological Insights

Z’s tilt factor sits at a modest 31, which in chess psychology roughly translates to: “I may shake my fist at the board occasionally, but I return for revenge.” Their best time to play? Early morning around 8 AM — clearly the brain likes to caffeinate before dominating the board.

Fun Fact

Despite the ups and downs on the scoreboard, Z has a quirky knack for winning 50% or better against certain opponents and shows a surprising 66.67% win rate with the Petrovs Defense Three Knights Game in blitz – a classic move that’s as old-school as their nickname.

If you’re looking for a player who blends persistence, eclectic opening choices, and an undying passion for the game (plus probably a few coffee-fueled comebacks), ifosscj is your person!