Iñigo López Mulet IM

Iñigo López Mulet (ilm2034) - International Master Extraordinaire

Born to confound opponents and dazzle spectators alike, Iñigo López Mulet, known online as ilm2034, is an International Master with a penchant for tactical wizardry and relentless endgame battles. With a FIDE title to their name and a bullet rating that recently soared past 2850, Iñigo proves that lightning-fast thinking and precision are a deadly combo in the chess arena.

Since 2019, Iñigo's journey through the dizzying ranks of bullet chess has been nothing short of meteoric, boasting over 14 hundred wins and a come-back rate of an astonishing 87%—because giving up? Not in their vocabulary. Their average bullet games last about 75 moves for wins and 84 before conceding defeat, showing a style that’s as much endurance as it is flash.

Versatility is the name of the game: Iñigo has proved their mettle in Blitz (~2695 peak), Rapid, and even the more relaxed Daily format (no losses there!). Whether squeezing out wins with the Owens Defense or experimenting with secret, mysterious openings, their 45%+ success rate in bullet games ensures opponents are never quite sure what to expect.

“The best time to play? 8:00 AM sharp. Coffee in one hand, chessboard in the other. Tilt factor? Slightly less than a morning alarm clock.”

Iñigo’s psychological resilience shows in a tilt factor of just 14%, which means losing streaks are usually brief annoyances—except when that one longest losing streak reached 14 games, because hey, even the best stumble. But following that, they size up and snatch back a winning streak of 10, currently cruising on a solid streak of 5.

When not blitzing through the ranks, Iñigo enjoys applying deep endgame knowledge, handling games with care and cunning throughout an average of more than 75 moves. Surprisingly, they win slightly more often with White (~49%) than with Black (~45%), just like every chess player’s secret hope.

Recent Games Snapshot

In one recent memorable bullet masterpiece, Iñigo showcased killer precision with the Owens Defense, delivering a crushing checkmate after a well-fought battle lasting 70 moves (yes, bullet chess can be that intense!). They also handle openings like the Reti Opening Nimzo Larsen Variation and English Opening with aplomb, often steering games into advantageous territory before opponents realize what happened.

Even when losing (rarely!), Iñigo demonstrates grace and composure, often pushing opponents to their limit in exhausting tactical scrambles. Time is sometimes the foe, as multiple games ended on time rather than pure checkmate, but that is all part of the bullet chess chaos.

Style & Personality

With an early resignation rate below 2.3%, patience and perseverance are hallmarks of Iñigo’s style. Expect long, gritty endgames punctuated by sudden tactical strikes. Not one to back down, their come-back rate after losing a piece is a formidable 45%, turning disadvantages into nightmares for their foes.

Humor aside, ilm2034 is one of those players who might just be thinking ten moves ahead while sipping a cup of coffee at your local chess club—or perhaps at 8 AM, the most dangerous time of day, according to their stats.

So keep an eye out for Iñigo López Mulet, the blazing bullet IM who turns the chessboard into their own lightning arena, reminding us all that sometimes speed, style, and stamina make the unstoppable combination.

“Checkmate? More like check-mate your expectations.”