Player Profile: ilijasimba
Meet ilijasimba, a tenacious chess warrior whose journey is nothing short of a rollercoaster ride through the ranks of Rapid, Blitz, Bullet, and Daily formats. Though not yet a grandmaster, ilijasimba faces every match with a fearless spirit and a tactical mind sharpened by hundreds of battles on the 64 squares.
Rating & Performance
In Rapid chess, ilijasimba’s rating has danced between highs of 944 in 2023 and a more humble but steady 304 in 2025. With over 600 Rapid games played, victories have totaled 243, with a fighting spirit that often edges out close encounters despite racking up 308 losses. When it comes to Blitz, the tempo quickens, but so does the challenge — a tough record of 5 wins against 12 losses, proving that lightning-fast decisions can both make and break fortunes.
Bullet chess? That’s ilijasimba’s playground of pure adrenaline, boasting a comeback rate over 58% and an undefeated streak after losing material—a rare talent to turn the tides even when the odds seem steep.
Opening Repertoire
The Queen’s Pawn Opening is ilijasimba’s throne, wielded with a nearly 46% win rate in Rapid games. Other favored gambits and defenses include the Blackmar Gambit, Englund Gambit, and a surprisingly effective French Defense with a 50% success rate. Not to be underestimated is the Bishop’s Opening, which ilijasimba commands with nearly 78% victories—clearly a weapon in the opening arsenal.
Style & Spirit
Known for a combination of patience and aggression, ilijasimba often engages in long, strategically rich games (winning games average 54 moves!), reflecting a love for deep endgames and subtle maneuvering. An early resignation rate of about 10% shows that when the tide turns, ilijasimba knows when to cut losses and plan the next comeback.
Recent Triumph & Trials
Fresh from a thrilling checkmate against DocOrthoMed in 2025, ilijasimba continues to demonstrate resourcefulness and sharp tactical awareness. With a longest winning streak of 6 and currently riding a 5-game winning streak, it’s clear this player’s on an upswing.
Of course, not every battle ends in victory — losses against familiar rivals like jannaanaa remind us that on the battlefield of chess, even the bravest knights sometimes fall—but always return stronger.
Fun Facts
- ilijasimba’s best tactical trick? Winning every game after losing a piece—talk about turning lemons into checkmates!
- Favors games around noon (12 PM) with an impressive win rate of over 54%, but also undefeated in the eerie hours of 4 AM — a true night owl’s talent!
- Has faced jannaanaa 82 times, making their rivalry more dramatic than a Netflix series.
Whether climbing the ladder or regrouping after a checkmate, ilijasimba embraces chess with the heart of a lion – ready to roar on the next move.
