Player Profile: irjv
Meet irjv, a rapid and blitz chess enthusiast who dances across the 64 squares with a flair for the unexpected and a penchant for fianchetto openings. With a peak rapid rating soaring above 550 and a blitz max nudging close to 600, irjv's games are a rollercoaster of tactical fireworks and brave gambits.
Known for a legendary longest winning streak of 11 games, irjv doesn’t back down easily — except when the opponent’s coffee kicks in and tactics get slippery, leading to a respectable tilt factor of 8 (which means irjv sometimes sighs, ponders life choices, then jumps right back into battle). Endgames are a favorite playground, with nearly half of their games pushing beyond the opening excitement.
Opening Mastery & Style
The Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Modern Variation is irjv’s pièce de résistance, boasting an astonishing 87% win rate in rapid games — proving that sometimes the secret weapon is just a little offbeat and a lot of stubborn. Alongside trusty favorites like the King's Fianchetto and Owen's Defense, irjv crafts positions with relentless pressure and often finishes opponents off with a cheeky early checkmate (check out their recent game against zilbertk for a dazzling example).
Statistics Snapshot
- Rapid: 216 wins, 198 losses, 16 draws
- Blitz: 90 wins, 86 losses, 5 draws
- Bullet: Slightly less privileged with 2 wins out of 7 games — patience is a virtue!
- Win rate on Mondays: An impressive 58.33% — clearly, irjv gets inspired by the grim start of the week.
- Coming back after losing a piece: A perfect 100% win rate — they've got that fighting spirit down to an art form.
A Glimpse into Recent Battles
irjv recently dished out an elegant checkmate using the Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack on May 30, 2025, swiftly dismantling opponent 123Neko123 in just 21 moves. But hey, not every day is a victory parade — irjv also experienced gritty losses where fights were abandoned or checkmated, showing that every great player embraces both glory and defeat with equal sportsmanship.
Fun Fact
irjv tends to perform at their best during quirky hours — with an amazingly high 80% win rate at 4 AM (the witching hour of chess), and an almost spooky 77% success rate at 7 AM, proving that sunrise or midnight oil, the board is always their battlefield.
In a nutshell, irjv is a determined tactician with a quirky schedule, unshakable persistence, and an inviting smile for the chess gladiators who dare cross swords on the digital board. Whether launching a bold Nimzowitsch Larsen or a solid King's Fianchetto, irjv's games promise excitement, surprises, and sometimes a graceful surrender — but always entertainment.
Here’s looking forward to more thrilling games and checkmates crafted in the 1-0 style!
