Inaniss

Profile: Inaniss

Meet Inaniss, a chess adventurer navigating the 64 squares with a blend of tactical tenacity and a dash of delightful unpredictability. Rated strongest in rapid chess back in October 2020 with a peak of 975, Inaniss has shown both thrilling comebacks and the occasional "oops" moment — living proof that chess is as much a mental sport as it is a rollercoaster of emotions.

With a career spanning brisk blitz encounters and thoughtful rapid duels, Inaniss favors the rapid format, boasting over 217 wins to their name. Their games often lean towards the Philidor Defense, where they shine with an impressive 85.7% win rate, proving that sometimes solid and steady really does win the race. Other openings like the King's Pawn and the Scandinavian Defense make regular appearances, showing a taste for classical roots mixed with Nordic flair.

Known to keep the crowd on edge with a longest winning streak of 7 games matched by a humbling losing streak of 9, Inaniss embraces the rollercoaster lifestyle on the chessboard. Whether dismantling opponents with precision or regrouping after setbacks (boasting a comeback rate of nearly 74%), their resilience is inspiring — proving that every loss is just a prelude to a greater victory.

Fun fact: Inaniss statistically performs best at the witching hour of 10 PM, where their win rate peaks, perhaps fueled by midnight snacks or sheer nocturnal genius. Also, their games end most often by resignation — either their opponents' or their own — showing a preference for decisive finishes over endless stalemates.

Inaniss's recent victories have been earned after hard-fought battles featuring classic pawn pushes, daring sacrifices, and some unexpectedly sneaky moves that push foes to throw in the towel. Not just a player, but a strategist who enjoys keeping both pawns AND opponents guessing.

Whether climbing back up the rating ladder or polishing their endgame mastery (true to their 58% endgame frequency), Inaniss is a player to watch — charmingly imperfect, relentlessly competitive, and disarmingly human at the board.

“Chess is 99% tactics,” they say, and Inaniss's 39% win rate after losing a piece proves they never back down without a fight.

Keep an eye on Inaniss — the game is never boring when they're on the clock.