ignaciotiz

Profile Summary: ignaciotiz

Meet ignaciotiz, a rapid chess battler whose journey on the 64 squares resembles a thrilling rollercoaster ride — with just a bit more caution and a hint of surprise.

The Rating Rollercoaster

Since bursting onto the rapid chess scene in May 2022 with a blazing peak rating of 591 (honestly, a meteoric rise that felt more like a shooting star than a long orbit), ignaciotiz has been steadily exploring the depths of the rating ladder. Fast forward a few years, and their rating stabilized around the 150-210 range, proving that climbing the grandmaster mountain isn’t easy — but hey, every chess hero has to start somewhere!

Opening Moves and Tactical Flairs

Strategically adventurous, ignaciotiz prefers the Queen's Pawn Opening and its Chigorin Variation with a nifty 57% win rate, showing a delightful fondness for controlling the center and confusing opponents early. Don't discount the Englund Gambit either — a gambit as daring as a tightrope walk, with ignaciotiz claiming 60% of games when opting for this unorthodox move.

Never one to shy away from defense, ignaciotiz wields the Alekhine’s Defense like a seasoned duelist, achieving a solid 67% win rate—a true testament to tactical resourcefulness.

Plus, a perfect 100% success rate with the Reti Opening shows an inclination towards knights and subtle positional mastery—when the stars align.

Play Style and Personality

• Endgames: Loves a long battle: 62% of ignaciotiz's games reach the endgame. This player is in it for the long haul and the sweet few victory moves at the end.
• Resignation Rate: When things get tough, ignaciotiz doesn't stick around for pointless martyrdom — about one in four games ends with an early resignation, possibly saving energy for the next epic battle.
• Comeback Spirit: Defying the odds with a comeback rate over 63%, ignaciotiz has proven capable of turning lost causes into thrilling triumphs—cue the dramatic soundtrack!
• Average Moves: Wins tend to be drawn out affairs, averaging 59 moves, showing a patient and persistent fighter who doesn’t settle for quick wins.

Strength in Numbers (and Opponents)

With a practically even overall record of 41 wins, 44 losses, and 10 draws in rapid games, ignaciotiz has battled tirelessly against a wide mix of opponents. Victory is sweet, especially against some fan favorites where ignaciotiz boasts 100% win rates—take that, shubh18y, ambroiselns, and the gang!

Most Memorable Recent Win

One recent highlight was a gritty battle from May 13, 2025, against jinwoo11111. Playing Black in an Alekhine's Defense, ignaciotiz forced a resignation after a calculated 33-move fight filled with tactical twists and positional skirmishes. Check out the full game replay here!

Best Time to Catch ignaciotiz Online

Want to challenge? Try playing on a Friday (62.5% win rate for ignaciotiz) around 3 PM, their peak hour for decisive and successful maneuvers. Late-night games past 11 PM might be more of a gamble, though.

Summary

ignaciotiz is a bold rapid chess enthusiast full of surprises—a fighter who blends patient endgames with tactical gambits, an aficionado of tricky openings and a mind game master (or at least a tireless apprentice!). Whether gulping an early resignation or battling through a six-game losing streak, this player never fails to bring chess drama and passion.

Keep an eye on ignaciotiz—for every loss, there’s a comeback brewing, and the best moves are always yet to come.