Summary
ill_bungus is a Rapid-focused chess player known for gritty comebacks, unorthodox openings, and a cheeky sense of humor at the board. This short biography highlights style, notable openings, and a few hard numbers that tell the story: long winning streaks, a taste for the Sicilian, and a habit of pulling out swindles when the clock bites. Keywords: ill_bungus chess Rapid player, Sicilian Defense, swindling artist, comeback rate, chess biography.
Career highlights
- Preferred time control: Rapid — most activity and best results come at the five- to fifteen-minute mark.
- Peak Rapid rating: (achieved recently), reached during a purple patch of play that included a 9-game winning streak.
- Strong comeback ability — a documented ComebackRate of 77.27% means ill_bungus rarely shuts the door on a stubborn fight.
- Notable streaks: Longest winning run = 9, longest losing run = 7; current momentum usually swings fast in either direction.
Playing style & psychology
Funny, practical and stubborn: ill_bungus blends tactical opportunism with late-game persistence. Opponents report “don’t count them out” energy — many wins come after turning around bad-looking positions.
- White win rate: ~54% — prefers to take the initiative and keep fights alive.
- Endgame frequency: ~42% — fights deep into endgames rather than quick resigns (EarlyResignationRate ≈ 8.7%).
- TiltFactor: 7 — not immune to emotions, but overall resilience and a high ComebackRate compensate.
- Best playing hours: surprising spikes around 04:00 and strong performance late at night (good hour stats at 03–05 and 23:00).
- Described by peers as a Swindling artist who finds practical chances in chaos.
Opening tastes & memorable lines
ill_bungus prefers sharp and sometimes eccentric starts — e4 is the move of choice (over 200 games). The Sicilian is a personal favorite, but don’t be surprised by a cheeky Barnes-style trick or an Amar gambit.
- Top Rapid openings: Sicilian Defense (60 games, ~53% win rate), Barnes Opening: Walkerling (32 games, ~59% win rate), Elephant Gambit and Amar Gambit appear regularly.
- Frequent first move: e4 — a classic commitment to open tactical waters.
- Known to spring rare lines (and traps) — opponents sometimes call these “coffeehouse chaos” or a well-timed Botez Gambit imitation for laughs.
Stats snapshot (select)
- Rapid record (career snippet): 219 wins, 196 losses, 11 draws — an enterprising, decisive profile.
- Average decisive game length: ~48 moves (lots of long tactical and endgame fights).
- Win rate vs lower-rated players is very strong; vs higher-rated opponents the challenge increases (see strength-adjusted win rate ~0.53 in Rapid).
- Memorable tendencies: high WinRateAfterLosingPiece (~46%), meaning resilience under material deficit.
Memorable game snippet
Here’s a short extract that captures the feel: open, tactical, and touch-and-go until a late swindle. Replay it to study tactics and the psychology of counterplay.
Opponents & rivalries
ill_bungus has played a handful of repeat opponents and collected a few nemeses and friendly rivalries along the way.
- Most-played opponents include dark_yagamiii and weewizz33 — both with positive records for ill_bungus.
- Close calls against luisallen12345 (0–2 in the log) and a mix of one-offs against various players.
- Typical post-game: quick chat, a laugh about a Mouse Slip or a “that was a Cheap trick” moment.
Personality & closing
Expect a mix of bravado and humility: ill_bungus will try an offbeat opening, grin when it works, and lean on deep fights when the clock tightens. If you meet them in a Rapid lobby, come prepared for long games, unexpected tactics, and maybe a dramatic comeback.
- Fan-friendly traits: playful banter, occasional gambits for the crowd, persistence in endgames.
- Training tips for opponents: prepare against the Sicilian, study swaps into weird gambits, and don’t fall for late-game psychology traps.