Chess Player Profile: IGORRLSEN
Meet IGORRLSEN, a player whose chess journey reads like an epic saga sprinkled with both heroic victories and humbling defeats.
Their blitz rating peaked at a respectable 304 in late 2024, with daring gambits aplenty, though they occasionally found themselves on the losing end more often than winning — a testament to their tenacity and love of the fight rather than playing it safe. Rapid games tell a more optimistic story, hitting a thrilling peak of 629, showcasing an ability to strategize methodically over time, while their daily games reached a soaring rating of 800 — proof that patience and persistence pay off!
Playing Style & Strengths
IGORRLSEN’s games tend to be long battles: on average, wins last about 49 moves, and losses stretch beyond 54 moves. The endgame is their playground with an impressive 51.61% frequency of reaching it — clearly, they love the grind on the final stretches.
Known to occasionally quit while ahead (an “early resignation” rate of 8.77%), perhaps they’re just too humble or ironically forget the classic “never resign early” adage. But once down a piece, IGORRLSEN attempts a gallant comeback with a 66.67% comeback rate – their tactical awareness deserves respect.
Opening Moves: Experimenter or Traditionalist?
From the classic King’s Pawn Opening to adventurous forays into the Blackmar Gambit and the Mikenas Defense, IGORRLSEN doesn’t shy from mixing things up — though win rates vary, with a fairly balanced 50% success in the King’s Pawn Opening blitz and a perfect storm of 100% wins against some specific opponents daring enough to challenge them.
When playing rapid, the Queen’s Pawn Opening stands out with a solid 66.67% win rate, proving that slower games let their deeper strategizing shine.
Wins, Losses, and Everything In Between
- Total wins: 33 in blitz and rapid combined, though daily wins remain elusive.
- Loss streaks: A long losing streak hit seven games, showing IGORRLSEN knows what "battling through adversity" means.
- Termination methods: A mixed bag of checkmates and timely resignations — and yes, a few games lost on time, so don’t be late to the battlefield!
Signature Victory
On May 23, 2025, IGORRLSEN delivered a dazzling checkmate against Kaushikkk9 in a Queens Pawn Opening Mikenas Defense. After a careful buildup and fierce tactical skirmishes, the final move was a flawless Rd3#. That game perfectly illustrates IGORRLSEN's style: patient, strategic, and not shy to show off some queen-side fireworks.
Quirks & Fun Facts
- Most active (and effective?) playing hour is 23:00, the witching hour where chess magic happens.
- Best day to play? Fridays, boasting a win rate of 66.67%. TGIF seem to apply here!
- IGORRLSEN’s tilt factor is a modest 7, so expect a calm but competitive opponent.
- Loves to play with Black slightly more successfully with a 41.3% win rate than with White at 29.79% — maybe the night owl prefers striking from the shadows.
In summary, IGORRLSEN is a resilient fighter on the chessboard. They’re a beautifully imperfect player who battles against odds, experiments with openings, and entertains opponents with gritty, long games that can end in heartwarming or heart-wrenching fashion — but always with style.
