Eliot W Soo-Burrowes FM

Eliot W Soo-Burrowes (iRushh) — FIDE Master Extraordinaire

Meet Eliot W Soo-Burrowes, better known in the chess universe as iRushh, a player who has gracefully earned the coveted title of FIDE Master. A virtuoso of the 64 squares, Eliot’s journey is marked by dedication, resilience, and an uncanny ability to dance with both knights and pawns.

From Humble Beginnings to Grand Mastery in the Making

Starting with a Blitz rating of just 1200 back in 2015, Eliot steadily climbed the ranks, reaching a lightning-fast peak Blitz rating of 2696 in April 2025. Their Bullet play shines just as brightly, boasting a peak of an astonishing 2704 in 2021, proving speed chess is no challenge for this tactician.

Playing Style & Personality

Known for a fascinating mix of patience and aggression, Eliot averages over 80 moves to victory—clearly not one to rush a well-cooked mating net. With a comeback rate of over 85%, this player never gives up, even when losing a piece (win rate after such misfortunes clocks in at 45.7%).

Psychological ups and downs? Sure, even the best tilt with a modest "tilt factor" of 11. But fear not: Eliot’s best time to deliver checkmate is 5 PM sharp—so if you want to avoid a painful lesson, set your clocks accordingly.

Favorite Openings & Signature Moves

Eliot’s repertoire is as eclectic as it is strategic: the English Opening's Caro-Kann Defensive System and Queens Gambit Declined have yielded solid results, yielding win rates around 50%-55%. However, when things get wild, you may catch them launching into less trodden paths like the Trompowsky Attack or the London System, always keeping opponents guessing.

Statistical Highlights & Quirks

• Blitz record: 2454 wins, 2288 losses, and 445 draws – a battleground where this FIDE Master thrives.
• Rapid perfection: An undefeated 34-0 record—perhaps speed chess isn’t the only thing fast when Eliot plays!
• Longest winning streak: 15 games of pure domination (try to keep up!).
• Endgame wizardry: Plays an average of over 80 moves per victory – patience is their secret weapon.
• Preferred colors: Performs slightly better with White (51.27% wins) but still a menace playing Black.

Recent Masterstroke

On June 4th, 2025, iRushh delivered a dazzling checkmate victory against MilkThroat in a carefully maneuvered English Opening. The game, lasting 66 moves, ended elegantly with a queen-led mate - a true testament to Eliot's strategic depth and nerves of steel. You can revisit this masterpiece here.

In Summary

Eliot W Soo-Burrowes is not your ordinary player – with the heart of a lion, the mind of a grandmaster-in-waiting, and the signature username iRushh, this FIDE Master blends humor, grit, and an encyclopedic command of chess theory into a unique brand of chess artistry. Whether blitzing opponents in rapid fire or grinding out wins in marathon endgames, Eliot continues to prove that chess is as much a battle of wit as it is of will.

Beware: when the clock strikes 5 PM, iRushh is in their prime, ready to make you regret every careless move!