IGetFlaggedALot IM

IGetFlaggedALot - International Master

Known as IGetFlaggedALot, this International Master is anything but a typical chess player. With a username that hints at time trouble, their games often feature exhilarating finishes that keep viewers on the edge of their seats. Whether they're battling it out in blitz or bullet, IGetFlaggedALot’s style is a mix of bold tactics and fierce resilience.

Hailing from the fast-paced world of online chess, IGetFlaggedALot has a peak blitz rating soaring beyond 2800, reaching an astonishing 2872 in early 2025. Bullet chess is no less their domain, with a top rating of 2756, showcasing lightning-fast reflexes and sharp instincts. Although rapid chess is a rarer battleground for them, they maintain a solid 2400 rating, proving that their skills translate across formats.

With over 8,400 blitz games under their belt, this player clearly loves the adrenaline rush of fast chess, accumulating thousands of wins, losses, and draws in a vast experience pool. Their longest winning streak extends to an impressive 19 games, and they seem to recover swiftly from setbacks with a comeback rate above 86%. When pieces are lost, they're not down for the count either — they still win more than 40% of such battles.

True to their name, many of IGetFlaggedALot’s victories come from opponents running out of time, reflecting their own mastery of the clock as much as the board. Yet don’t mistake them for a player who relies solely on flagging – their endgame prowess is evident, with an average of nearly 88 moves per win, favoring strategic depth over quick finishes.

Playing Style & Stats:

• Blitz Peak Rating: 2872
• Bullet Peak Rating: 2756
• Rapid Peak Rating: 2400
• Longest Winning Streak: 19 games
• Comeback Rate: 86.58%
• Psychological Tilt Factor: 14 (keeps cool... usually)
• Favorite Time to Play: Around 9 PM (when the magic happens)

Opening Repertoire Highlights:

Blitz games see IGetFlaggedALot thriving with less conventional lines like the Nyezhmetdinov Rossolimo Attack in the Sicilian Defense and the Caro Kann's Advance Botvinnik variations, often catching opponents off guard with a surprising 70%+ win rate in these openings.

Recent Games Highlight:

Among their latest victories, a thrilling encounter against "twofoxniel" ended on time after a tense battle in the Scandinavian Defense, showcasing their nerves of steel and tenacious play under pressure.

Yet, as with any mortal chess warrior, losses come too, often in sharply contested duels such as one against "chessking2007sh" in a Ruy Lopez battle decided in time scrambles.

Always a competitor ready to learn and adapt, IGetFlaggedALot remains a formidable and entertaining presence in the online chess arena — proving that sometimes it’s not just about avoiding the flag, but knowing exactly when to press it.