Profile: igorka2018
Meet igorka2018, a chess enthusiast who’s blitzed, bumbled, and battled their way through thousands of games since 2017 with a rollercoaster rating journey that would make even the toughest Grandmaster raise an eyebrow.
About the Player
A player who thrives in the fast and furious world of blitz chess, igorka2018 has played over 6,900 blitz games alone, snagging a peak blitz rating close to 2,300 in 2018. When it comes to opening mysteries, they prefer the “Top Secret” strategy — almost 7,000 blitz games, proving that sometimes the best moves are the ones nobody sees coming.
Despite some ups and downs, the quest for victory is relentless. With a longest winning streak of 17 games (yes, seventeen!), igorka2018 proves resilience is key — even a losing streak seems to be shy enough to avoid their records entirely.
Playing Style & Strengths
- Endgame aficionado: 75% of games reach the endgame, showing igorka2018 likes to grind it out.
- White on the attack: Winning almost 49% of games playing White, and still keeping strong with 44% wins with Black.
- Resilient tactician: An amazing 86% comeback rate—losing a piece? No problem, they win the fight after!
- Average game length: Around 68 moves per game, because who wants to rush a classic?
- Early resignation rate only about 1%: Giving up early is clearly not in the playbook.
Time to Play?
The numbers show Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday are the sweetest spots with win rates approximating 45-50%. When the clock strikes 9 or 10 AM, igorka2018 seems extra sharp, cruising with nearly a 50% win rate. Late night? Not so much—watch out for the 18-23 hours window, where the win chances dip dramatically, proving that even chess warriors need their beauty sleep!
Recent Battles
Just a few months before 2020, in a thrilling game using the English Opening (Caro-Kann Defensive System), igorka2018 secured a fierce victory by resignation — showcasing sharp positional play and nerves of steel.
The losses, while rarer, sometimes come down to time pressure or clever opposition using gambits and aggressive openings. No shame there: after all, every defeat is just another move closer to mastery.
Opponent Dance Card
With over 36 encounters against edditalentfrei and strong rivalries against other regular opponents, igorka2018 has faced a rich gallery of competitors — sometimes to dominate, sometimes to learn, but always to engage in the royal game’s eternal dance.
Summary
Whether igniting the board with piercing tactical strikes or patiently battling through long endgames, igorka2018 is the kind of player whose chess journey is as exciting as a rollercoaster ride—and just as unpredictable. If there’s a lesson here, it’s clear: never count out a fighter who keeps secrets up their sleeve and refuses to surrender early.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| edditalentfrei | 18W / 13L / 5D | |
| comerd | 12W / 16L / 1D | |
| Khun Soe Min | 7W / 19L / 3D | |
| profcalculus | 14W / 14L / 0D | |
| aspnet3 | 7W / 17L / 2D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1696 | |||
| 2019 | 1420 | 1986 | ||
| 2018 | 1445 | 2041 | 1703 | |
| 2017 | 1254 | 2001 | 1681 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0W / 1L / 0D | 0W / 4L / 0D | 12.8 |
| 2019 | 215W / 142L / 21D | 191W / 172L / 17D | 70.7 |
| 2018 | 840W / 872L / 76D | 802W / 935L / 66D | 69.8 |
| 2017 | 645W / 648L / 48D | 570W / 727L / 51D | 69.1 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 6998 | 3235 | 3484 | 279 | 46.2% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 33 | 19 | 14 | 0 | 57.6% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 17 | 0 |
| Losing | 16 | 10 |