Igor Guimarães (igorr16) - The Chess Enthusiast with a Tactical Twist
Igor Guimarães, known online as igorr16, is a passionate chess player who has been navigating the 64 squares with a unique blend of resilience and cunning. Over the years, Igor's rapid rating has seen some ups and downs, but his determination never wavered, culminating in an impressive peak rapid rating of 1441 in 2025. His blitz games are no child's play either, with a sturdy peak rating hovering above 1285 at one point.
What stands out about Igor is not just his ratings, but his unstoppable tactical spirit! With a comeback rate of nearly 79% and a flawless 100% win rate after losing a piece, Igor proves that even when the chips are down, the game is never over. Probably the only thing sharper than his tactics is his patience: the average game lasts over 60 moves, showing he’s not one to resign early (early resignation rate is just 2.11%).
Igor’s style leans heavily into the endgame (played in 65% of his matches), and whether wielding the white pieces or black, he wins more than half the time (white win rate of 52.47%). He’s also not easily rattled, with a reasonable tilt factor of 13, making him a tough mental competitor.
Despite a rollercoaster ride in ratings — a dip in 2023 rapid rating to 816 (perhaps a tactical trap gone wrong?) — Igor bounced back swiftly to over 1400 rapidly. His favorite opponents? A mix of friends and rivals, taking on “luccascholler” fifteen times and holding a win rate near 87% against them. Whether it’s a Sunday evening blitz or a serious weekday rapid battle, Igor’s game shows style and substance.
Fun fact: Igor’s best hours to strike terror across the board are from 1 AM (with a sharp 58% win rate) and the magical afternoon hour of 14:00 where he hits a remarkable 60.81% win rate. Clearly, the night and early afternoon are prime times for igorr16’s chess wizardry!
So next time you face Igor Guimarães, beware — behind that calm username lies a player who fights till the end, skilled at bouncing back and turning the tables, proving that chess is a marathon decorated with well-timed tactical sprints.
