Indigopoole: The Rising Rapid Virtuoso
Meet indigopoole, a chess player who has been steadily climbing the rapid rating ladder with the determination of a knight on a mission! Starting from a humble 221 in mid-2023, indigopoole has undergone a thrilling journey, peaking at a commendable 822 by January 2025 — and still going strong.
Playing Style & Stats
Specializing in rapid games with over 4,000 battles fought, indigopoole maintains a near-even win/loss record — a testament to both fierce competition and fierce resilience. With a whopping five-point-nine-nine percent early resignation rate, it seems indigopoole doesn't shy away from calling it when the tides turn... but don't be fooled, the comeback rate of 63.12% means they're just as likely to rise from the ashes of a lost piece and shake the board again.
Games tend to last long and thoughtful, as the average moves per win clock in at over 60—the precise equivalent of a well-cooked chess soufflé. Blessed with a stable temperament, indigopoole's tilt factor scores a respectable 8, showing mental toughness even under pressure.
Opening Repertoire
A real fan of classic openings, indigopoole excels with the King's Pawn Opening and its various twists, boasting a winning record in over a thousand games. The French Defense also features prominently in their arsenal, where the Normal Variation is treated with particular respect (and a 51.85% win rate—yes, they actually win more than half the time here!). Strategic diversity extends to defending with Scandinavian and Pirc Defense, proving that indigopoole is no one-trick pony.
Tactical Flair & Psychology
Known for a tactical wit sharper than a bishop's diagonal cut, indigopoole often makes brave sacrifices and digs deep in the endgame, which features in over 55% of their matches. The highest scoring hour? Midnight (00:00) — clearly, they channel their inner grandmaster when the world sleeps.
A Meme-Friendly Highlight
Against some opponents, indigopoole boasts a 100% win rate, making them a silent nightmare lurking in the shadows of online chess halls. Against others? Let's generously say it's educational losses. After all, even the best need a little humility, right?
Recent Battles: Victories & Defeats
One of indigopoole's recent notable triumphs was a stylish resignation victory against mdav9 in May 2025, featuring a solid blend of aggressive piece exchanges and positional pressure. But the journey is never without bumps — a memorable defeat came at the hands of ruybrizuela via a swift checkmate, reminding us all that in chess, humility and humor go hand in hand.
Summary
In short, indigopoole is a player who embodies the spirit of the game: evolving, learning, and striving for that next brilliant move. Whether on the attack, in defense, or plotting a comeback, indigopoole is a name rapidly making its way onto the scoreboards — and in the hearts of fellow players who appreciate the thrill of chess in its purest form.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| telnetx | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| jueur2dam | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| lurzgo | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| us_nav | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| ajaychakka04 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| kamak87 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| haimspaya | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| chemiexplorer | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| murder2000 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| spacemanspliff003 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| inzomniiak | 3W / 1L / 0D | |
| magicman7878 | 0W / 4L / 0D | |
| soledadbrothers | 1W / 2L / 1D | |
| technaaaa | 4W / 0L / 0D | |
| axh1303 | 2W / 1L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 801 | |||
| 2024 | 389 | 632 | ||
| 2023 | 389 | 100 | 613 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 329W / 299L / 30D | 305W / 318L / 35D | 64.1 |
| 2024 | 369W / 352L / 34D | 341W / 361L / 55D | 63.3 |
| 2023 | 278W / 244L / 31D | 262W / 267L / 34D | 56.1 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Pawn Game: Wayward Queen Attack | 498 | 258 | 212 | 28 | 51.8% |
| Parham Attack | 326 | 165 | 150 | 11 | 50.6% |
| Horwitz Defense | 244 | 122 | 105 | 17 | 50.0% |
| King's Pawn Game: McConnell Defense | 211 | 93 | 104 | 14 | 44.1% |
| King's Pawn Game: Wayward Queen Attack, Kiddie Countergambit | 172 | 84 | 77 | 11 | 48.8% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 143 | 69 | 66 | 8 | 48.2% |
| King's Pawn Game: Busch-Gass Gambit | 121 | 57 | 56 | 8 | 47.1% |
| French Defense | 114 | 43 | 63 | 8 | 37.7% |
| Bishop's Opening | 110 | 49 | 57 | 4 | 44.5% |
| Greco Defence (to) La Bourdonnais Gambit | 105 | 38 | 65 | 2 | 36.2% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elephant Gambit: 3.Nxe5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen's Pawn: 1...c6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Englund Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bishop's Opening: Khan Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Englund Gambit: Hartlaub-Charlick Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bird Opening: From's Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Vienna Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 10 | 2 |
| Losing | 9 | 0 |