Profile: Vasi (aka Ilisil)
Meet Vasi, a rapid blitz warrior and daily chess enthusiast with a penchant for surprising opponents in the endgame! Rising through the ranks with an impressive peak rapid rating of 684 in April 2025 and a blitz peak of 739 just a month later, Vasi demonstrates consistency with a flair for steady improvement. Don't be fooled by the numbers alone — this player averages nearly 61 moves per win, indicating a love for lengthy battles that test endurance just as much as strategy.
Playing Style & Strengths
- Known for a high endgame frequency (56%), Vasi fights tenaciously to convert advantages.
- Balanced success with white (48.34% win rate) and a slight edge with black (49.17%), showing adaptability.
- Low early resignation rate (7.47%) means they rarely give up prematurely — chess till the very last pawn!
- Exhibits strong tactical tenacity with a 56.75% comeback rate when behind, often snatching victory from the jaws of defeat.
Favorite Openings
Vasi prefers somewhat unconventional and strategically rich openings, especially in rapid games:
- Van ’t Kruijs Opening – over 770 games played with nearly 49% wins, this is Vasi’s trusty go-to and a tricky puzzle for opponents.
- French Defense Normal and Knight Variations – solid defensive lines with more wins than losses, showing a strong grasp of classical theory.
- Alekhine’s Defense – with a 62% win rate, this aggressive defense embodies Vasi’s willingness to invite early complexity.
Recent Notable Matches
In Vasi’s latest victory on June 2nd, 2025, they outplayed JacksonMcd22 with a stunning checkmate after a prolonged skirmish in the Van ’t Kruijs Opening — patience and precision combined!
Losses happen, of course, but even in defeat, such as the quick battle against Testowiron1, Vasi keeps the door open for future revenge.
Quirky Facts
- Best time to challenge Vasi? Midnight! When other players are sleepy, Vasi’s win rate soars to a cool 65.79%.
- On Fridays, expect fierce battles with an impressive 56% win rate — clearly, Vasi brings the weekend energy early.
- Longest winning streak clocks in at a solid 13 games — someone get this player a trophy (or at least a snack)!
Summary
Whether grinding through protracted endgames or springing tactical traps out of the Van ’t Kruijs Opening, Vasi is a resilient and entertaining competitor. They might not be your average grandmaster stereotype — they play long, they play hard, and they play with heart. In short, Vasi doesn’t just play chess, they live it, one move at a time. So next time you spot Ilisil’s name on the board, prepare yourself for a strategic marathon flavored with a dash of unpredictability!
