Balrog_1126

Profile Summary: Balrog_1126 (aka ipv4cisco)

Meet Balrog_1126, a fierce warrior on the digital chess battlefield whose rapid play style is as fiery as the mythical Balrog itself. With a peak rapid rating of 526 achieved in February 2025, this player has demonstrated both resilience and tactical cunning, refusing to back down even when the odds are stacked against them.

With a whopping 611 rapid games played, Balrog_1126 boasts a nearly even win/loss record (304 wins to 297 losses) plus a handful of draws, proving this arena is always a fight to the finish. Blitz might not be their playground (0 wins, 2 losses), but rapid games are where they shine and carve out victories with a gritty determination.

Balrog_1126’s opening repertoire is eclectic but shows a preference for the Nimzowitsch Defense and Pirc Defense, where they enjoy win rates hovering around 50-60%, often surprising opponents with ready counterattacks. In fact, their Van t Kruijs Opening is a personal goldmine with a striking 62.5% win rate. However, the Scotch Game is a noted nemesis, featuring a modest 22.22% success rate—proof that even mighty balrogs have their kryptonite.

A true testament to mental toughness, Balrog_1126 boasts a comeback rate of 66.78%—meaning that just when opponents think they've got them cornered, expect fiery reversals. However, they also occasionally fall into tilt (rated 7 on the tilt factor scale)—after all, even Balrogs have fiery tempers.

Their preferred combat zone? Rapid time controls played mostly in the early morning hours around 3 AM, when the world is quiet, and the Balrog’s tactics burn hottest. Moves per game average around 50 for wins, signaling calculated patience paired with fierce strikes.

Fun fact:

Balrog_1126's longest winning streak streak hit 13 games, proving that when in the zone, they are nearly unstoppable. Their current winning streak stands at a sturdy 3 games. The longest losing streak? A mere 7 — humble, for a fiery force.

Recent Highlights:

• Latest triumph: a nail-biting victory on June 7, 2025, claiming a win on time after a tense battle featuring the Queen’s Pawn Opening.
• Known for checkmating with style, with over 160 wins by checkmate in rapid games alone.
• Often battles opponents like andromeda_369 and angelfragos0 with respectable win rates.

In the grand tournament of life, Balrog_1126 plays rapid... and plays to win.