Profilaxis

Chess Player Profile: Il_Matador

Also known as Profilaxis in the chess arena, Il_Matador is a formidable tactician with a flair for blitz and bullet games that would make any chess clock tremble.

About Il_Matador

Il_Matador is a rapid-fire chess warrior dominating the 64 squares with a peak blitz rating soaring to a respectable 2071 (March 2015) and a bullet top rating of 2002. Their journey through the frantic battlefield of online chess shows a striking blend of resilience and tactical wit, boasting a winning record that even the toughest opponents think twice about challenging.

Playing Style & Strengths

Known for a psychological edge, Il_Matador's comeback rate is an impressive 89.38%, proving that giving up is not in their vocabulary. Their average winning game lasts around 78 moves, indicating a penchant for deep, maneuvering battles rather than quick skirmishes.

Smooth at converting advantages, they maintain a White win rate of 51.24%, and an equally sturdy performance as Black with a 48.38% win rate. While opponents try timing tricks, Il_Matador’s games often end on the clock — a testament to their relentless pressure (688 wins by timeout!), but also their endurance under stressful conditions.

Favorite Openings & Strategies

Il_Matador favors dynamic and versatile openings, showing particular mastery in the Modern Defense (Standard and Averbakh variations), the King's Fianchetto Opening, and the Reti Opening and King's Indian Attack. In bullet, the King's Indian Attack reigns supreme with a blazing 71.43% win rate, while solid defenses like the Caro-Kann showcase their well-rounded repertoire.

The Numbers Game

• Blitz Record: 1048 wins, 751 losses, 318 draws
• Bullet Record: 280 wins, 214 losses, 55 draws
• Longest winning streak: 13 games (because who doesn’t love a hot streak!)
• Longest losing streak: 8 games (even the best hit cold streaks)
• Early Resignation Rate: Just 0.41%, proving they hate quitting as much as their opponents hate losing to them

Quirky Tidbits

Il_Matador displays a calm yet cunning psychological presence on the board with a low tilt factor of 8 — appropriate for a player who knows that a cool head often checkmates a hotheaded opponent. The champion’s best hour? Apparently, around 9 AM, when their win rate peaks and chess pieces align magically.

Recent Battles

In a recent online skirmish against a worthy foe named aspaclaria, Il_Matador clinched victory on time in a tough game featuring the Caro-Kann Defense Gurgenidze System. The game showcased their trademark patience and tactical precision, culminating in a win without a single slip — or so the clock reports.

Even champions stumble, though. Il_Matador's most recent losses include gritty battles involving the Reti Opening Nimzowitsch-Larsen Attack, showing their willingness to challenge all styles, win or lose with grace (and a hint of “rematch soon”).

In Conclusion

Whether Blitz, Bullet, or a casual skirmish, Il_Matador plays with passion, precision, and a spark of daring intelligence that keeps opponents on edge. A player to watch, learn from, and most importantly, try not to underestimate — because in the heat of battle, Il_Matador shows that every second, move, and pawn counts.