Profile of ikaroukamasutra
In the vast and thrilling universe of online chess, where knights leap, bishops slice, and queens reign supreme, one name quietly crafts their legacy: ikaroukamasutra.
Chess Journey and Style
Starting off with a blitz rating under 600 in early 2019, ikaroukamasutra quickly showcased an upward trajectory, reaching a peak blitz rating of 1565 in January 2020. While not quite Magnus-level yet, this player is no stranger to the battlefield of fast-paced games, grinding out over 1500 blitz games with a razor-thin win-to-loss ratio—759 wins to 752 losses, proving they never say die.
Rapid games are another playground for ikaroukamasutra, where they have bowed out with a respectable peak rating of 1584 and a sturdy win rate above 50%. Bullet games? They dabble there too, hitting a top rating of 1163, showing they can twitch their mouse as quickly as their brain thinks.
Playing Traits
- Endgame enthusiast: With an endgame frequency of 67%, ikaroukamasutra chases those subtle pawn pushes and intricate rook maneuvers like a cat after a laser pointer.
- Average moves per game: Wins come after roughly 62 moves, while losses drag out to 70 moves on average—persistent doesn't even begin to cover it.
- Comeback king: Boasting a comeback rate of 78.5%, this player clearly believes no position is hopeless (except maybe when someone blunders a queen).
- Tilt factor: At a modest 9, a little frustration brews, but it’s never enough to derail the game.
Memorable Moments
Recent victories illustrate ikaroukamasutra’s knack for tactical finesse and patient pressure. For instance, on October 28, 2023, they checkmated nooblet11 after a clinical execution of a Reti opening variant. Another game on the same day saw a resignation by blackpawn77 following a Caro-Kann defense skirmish where ikaroukamasutra’s positional grasp won the day.
Favorite Openings
Notoriously mysterious, about 1486 blitz games log “Unknown Opening,” making it either a surprise weapon or just creative chaos. However, in the known category, the "Top Secret" opening is their trusted sidekick, boasting a near 50% win rate across different time controls. Intrigue? Absolutely.
Rivalries and Records
While taking on opponents from all corners of the chessboard universe, ikaroukamasutra has faced arlapiece 49 times, with intense battles also against bobyfraicheur and chasadjee. Against some foes, their win rate is a perfect 100%, while others keep things spicy with wins and losses trading places.
Final Thoughts
ikroukamasutra isn't just playing chess; they are dancing with 64 squares, learning, adapting, and someday, perhaps, delivering that checkmate that echoes through the ages—while having fun and maybe tilting just a little (because who doesn't?). Whether you know them for their mysterious openings or their stubborn endgame tenacity, this player reminds us all that chess is as much about heart as it is about skill.
Continue watching the board, because ikaroukamasutra’s next move might just surprise us all.
