Meet Igor1q
Igor1q is a dedicated chess enthusiast known for steady growth and a passion for both Rapid and Daily formats. His journey since 2023 highlights remarkable progress, ambitious opening choices, and an inclination toward fighting endgames.
Rating Progress & Game History
In Rapid play, his initial rating in 2023 hovered as low as 306 but soon climbed to a max of 1064 that year. He continued a remarkable improvement into 2024, reaching peaks around 1306, and eventually scored his all-time high of 1402 in 2025. His current Rapid rating stands at 1273, reflecting hundreds of battles (over 4,900 games across these years) with a near 50-50 win-loss balance. Meanwhile, his Daily chess climb featured a 2023 peak of 1096, with a current rating of 843 after shorter but intense campaigns.
Overall, Igor1q’s Win/Loss/Draw record in Rapid is 2398 wins, 2396 losses, and 193 draws, indicating a fighter’s spirit in nearly every game. In Daily events, he has also enjoyed success with a total of 5 wins against just 2 losses.
Favorite Openings & Style
With hundreds of studied openings under his belt, Igor1q readily experiments in the Scandinavian Defense, the Englund Gambit, and the Center Game – each showing impressive win rates or large total game counts. He’s also flexible with more offbeat opening systems, demonstrating a willingness to embrace creativity from the very first moves.
Notably, endgames play a large role in his approach, with over 66% of his victories involving deeper endgame transitions. His comeback rate surpasses 72%, underlining tenacity when facing tough positions.
Streaks & Trends
Among his memorable achievements is a longest winning streak of 14 consecutive Rapid games. He’s currently on a 4-game winning streak, an indicator that he remains determined to keep momentum. By the numbers, Mondays have been especially favorable, with a 51.1% win rate, while his best hour for success is around 2 AM, winning up to 62% of his matches.
Mindset & Performance Patterns
While he sometimes demonstrates a tilt factor of 15 – showing the psychological strain of back-to-back losses – he often bounces back strongly, especially in rated matches (a notable 28.2% higher win difference compared to casual games). His average victories last around 62 moves, reflecting his willingness to fight in even the most drawn-out contests.
The Road Ahead
From early rating struggles to consistent progress in recent years, Igor1q’s development as a chess competitor is ongoing. With a proven record of endurance, love for varied openings, and a resilient endgame knack, he stands poised to tackle new challenges on the board and push his ceilings ever higher.