Ikerwins: A Rising Star in the World of Chess
Known for a steadily evolving career and an aptitude for fast time‐control battles, Ikerwins is a dedicated chess player with an impressive portfolio across multiple formats. His journey in chess began with modest ratings in the early years – a blitz rating in the low 1100s in 2013 and bullet performances hovering around the 1600 mark – and has steadily climbed through perseverance and tactical ingenuity.
Over the years, Ikerwins has developed a sharp and resilient style, demonstrating a proclivity for rapid calculation and endgame mastery. His games are marked by a balance between an aggressive fighting spirit and respectable defensive resourcefulness. With an average winning game spanning roughly 73 moves and a tendency to remain in prolonged endgames (over 85% of his encounters reach that phase), his play underscores both a deep understanding of strategy and a nimble tactical awareness.
Ratings, Progression and Time Controls
The evolution of his ratings is a testament to his dedication: his blitz score soared from 1114 in 2013, reaching the high 1800s by 2023, while his bullet performances consistently hover around the high 1800s. Notably, his rapid rating in 2023 peaked at 1994 – a clear indication of his adaptability in fast-paced conditions.
Playing Style and Tactical Acumen
Ikerwins exhibits an analytical, yet creative approach. His games often feature dynamic opening choices – with deep preparation in lines such as the Scandinavian Defense – and a willingness to venture into less trodden territory to surprise his opponents. His tactical awareness is remarkable, boasting an almost flawless win‐rate after a material disadvantage and a comeback rate approaching 90%. Even in difficult positions, his determination is evident by his near‐perfect conversion rate when recovering from critical setbacks.
Psychological Edge and Time Performance
Beyond the board, Ikerwins’ psychological resilience is evident. A tilt factor that remains low coupled with a strong comeback propensity have allowed him to overcome obstacles that many would find discouraging. His performance metrics reveal consistency across various times– his win percentage remains balanced throughout the week and even fluctuates in a predictable pattern across the hours, a reflection of disciplined preparation and a calm mindset.
Opponent Experience and Competitive Record
Having faced a diverse set of opponents – including frequent battles against top competitors such as ayelenchess, finse, and reza1392 – his record demonstrates both consistency and adaptability. His willingness to test his skills against a wide range of adversaries has helped him hone his preparation in numerous opening lines and strategic settings.
Overall, Ikerwins stands as an inspiring example of continuous improvement and tactical mastery in chess. His progress from humble beginnings to nearly master-level rapid ratings is a reflection of long hours, meticulous study, and an ever-growing passion for the game.
Hi Ikerwins! Great work hovering around 2166 (2022-09-19) in 1-minute games.
Quick Snapshot
- Primary openings: Scandinavian as Black, English/Slav set-ups as White.
- Typical result: win on opponent’s flag or lose on your own – time is king in bullet!
- Score trends:
Your Biggest Strengths
- Central pawn grabs under time pressure. In your 23 May win you calmly took the free e4 pawn in the Scandinavian and never looked back.
- Converting extra material with rook activity. Notice how often your rooks hit the 7th/2nd rank before the clock expires – a bullet super-power.
- Pieces rarely hang in the middlegame. Most of your losses are clock or king-safety related, not simple one-move oversights (the queen drop vs. vladimirivanchev is the exception, see below).
Top Priorities to Gain 100+ Elo
- Time Management Discipline
- Average remaining time when you lose: 0-2 s; when you win: 6-10 s. Aim for at least 4 s in reserve by move 30. That is only one premove every five moves.
- Practice 30-second “ultra-bullet” drills vs. computer to automate obvious recaptures and checks.
- Early King Safety vs. Queen Losses
The Levitsky accident (1 d4 d5 2 Bg5 e6 3 Bxd8) shows a blind spot: when your queen is pinned, don’t block her line with a pawn. Before any …e6 or …e5 in Scandinavian-style set-ups, ask “Is my queen still guarding the diagonal?” Create a bullet mantra: “Pin? Spin! Check queen first.”
- Handling Passed Pawns in Endgames
Several time-forfeits (e.g. vs. fib & blash1) occurred while trying to calculate long pawn races. In bullet, racing is usually faster than calculating. Push first, calculate on their time.
Opening Tweaks (Bullet-Friendly)
| You Play | Keep | Tweak |
|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian (…Qd6 lines) | 👍 Familiar & solid. | Add the modern 3…Nf6 idea – queen stays home, no Bxd8 traps. |
| English / 1 c4 | 👍 Avoids theory minefields. | Study one thematic break (e4 or d4) and premove it when safe. |
| Blackmar-Diemer style gambits | 🤔 Fun in bullet. | Memorise 3-move mini-plans so you’re not burning 3-4 s on each recapture. |
Concrete Drill List (15 min/day)
- 10 puzzles on mate-in-2 & tactics with pinned queens (search “pin and win”).
- 5 bullet games vs. bot @ 2000; goal: finish with ≥5 s on clock (ignore result).
- Replay your loss to vladimirivanchev and annotate every move where your king or queen could have used a single-square retreat.
- End each session with 20 fast premoves of the Scandinavian main line against the opening explorer.
Mini-Glossary
Zugzwang • Zwischenzug • Back-rank mate – three motifs that appear often in your bullet endgames.
Keep up the pace!
Your tactical eye and rook activity already win plenty of games. Pair those strengths with a strict “leave 4 seconds rule” and one safer Scandinavian branch, and 2000+ bullet is well within reach.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| abekenney | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| noobanot | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| tetialex | 0W / 2L / 0D | View |
| kirill_evenko | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| andasn | 0W / 2L / 0D | View |
| acctforwhenimhigh | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| ojda1 | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| magnus_labandero | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| jo_se1 | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| ckanon | 0W / 0L / 1D | View |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ayelen Martinez | 8W / 40L / 2D | View Games |
| finse | 23W / 23L / 2D | View Games |
| reza1392 | 22W / 22L / 2D | View Games |
| luisitosboys | 27W / 0L / 2D | View Games |
| keith swedo | 15W / 9L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1929 | 1807 | 1310 | |
| 2024 | 1875 | 1795 | ||
| 2023 | 1882 | 1810 | 1994 | 922 |
| 2022 | 1932 | 1748 | 777 | |
| 2021 | 1891 | 1705 | ||
| 2017 | 1727 | |||
| 2014 | 1511 | 1482 | ||
| 2013 | 1617 | 1114 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 269W / 277L / 29D | 254W / 292L / 31D | 79.5 |
| 2024 | 66W / 78L / 4D | 58W / 84L / 7D | 74.6 |
| 2023 | 720W / 730L / 79D | 678W / 780L / 67D | 80.5 |
| 2022 | 1054W / 1179L / 118D | 1055W / 1240L / 108D | 79.9 |
| 2021 | 421W / 469L / 31D | 404W / 478L / 45D | 79.7 |
| 2017 | 1W / 0L / 1D | 3W / 0L / 1D | 86.8 |
| 2014 | 245W / 207L / 12D | 226W / 238L / 11D | 70.8 |
| 2013 | 302W / 245L / 14D | 257W / 306L / 15D | 72.4 |
Openings: Most Played
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 2249 | 1083 | 1068 | 98 | 48.1% |
| Australian Defense | 458 | 207 | 237 | 14 | 45.2% |
| English Opening | 447 | 201 | 228 | 18 | 45.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 445 | 196 | 237 | 12 | 44.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 421 | 183 | 217 | 21 | 43.5% |
| King's Indian Defense | 248 | 107 | 122 | 19 | 43.1% |
| English Opening: Agincourt Defense | 216 | 86 | 120 | 10 | 39.8% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 191 | 77 | 105 | 9 | 40.3% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 | 182 | 84 | 92 | 6 | 46.1% |
| Semi-Slav Defense: Accelerated Meran Variation | 181 | 84 | 92 | 5 | 46.4% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 634 | 295 | 312 | 27 | 46.5% |
| Australian Defense | 113 | 63 | 41 | 9 | 55.8% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 88 | 33 | 51 | 4 | 37.5% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 79 | 39 | 38 | 2 | 49.4% |
| Amazon Attack | 72 | 31 | 40 | 1 | 43.1% |
| Amar Gambit | 65 | 33 | 28 | 4 | 50.8% |
| English Opening | 55 | 27 | 27 | 1 | 49.1% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e3 | 40 | 16 | 22 | 2 | 40.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 37 | 18 | 18 | 1 | 48.6% |
| King's Indian Defense | 35 | 14 | 17 | 4 | 40.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 29 | 17 | 12 | 0 | 58.6% |
| Modern | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 45.5% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 60.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 62.5% |
| Australian Defense | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 57.1% |
| Amazon Attack | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 40.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philidor Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 12 | 1 |
| Losing | 23 | 0 |