Player Profile: islamagmy
Meet islamagmy, a tireless chess enthusiast who relentlessly battles across all time controls with a special flair for Bullet and Blitz. With a peak Bullet rating soaring to an impressive 818 in April 2025 and a Blitz peak of 955, islamagmy is a force to be reckoned with on fast-paced boards. Rapid play is no playground either, boasting a high of 1742 — talk about speed and strategy!
Playing Style & Strengths
Known for a 63.9% Endgame Frequency and an average of 59 moves per win, islamagmy is a patient player who knows how to squeeze victories out of even the tightest positions. Don’t let the fast time controls fool you; this player’s games can be epic sagas on 64 squares. Quick to resign when the chips are down (just a modest 2.17% early resign rate), but never shy to fight back — an incredible 86.64% comeback rate after losing material speaks for itself.
Notable Openings
Scandinavians beware! Among islamagmy’s favorite openings is the Scandinavian Defense with a winning track record of over 52%, particularly enjoying the Boehnke Gambit where over 54% of games end in smiles. Other favored battlegrounds include the Scotch Game, the King's Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation, and tactical darlings like the Center Game.
Performance & Records
- Total Bullet games: Over 5,000 with a near-equal wins/losses record of 2631-2613 (plus some draws) — a true grinder.
- Rapid games wins vs losses: 1308 wins to 1340 losses, showing a fierce competitive spirit.
- Blitz mastery: 2260 wins out of 4457 games, proving lightning-fast reflexes and strategic cunning.
Psychological Insights
Notorious for a tilt factor of 11 (which in chess speak means occasional frustration—who isn’t human?), islamagmy plays best around 10 PM, possibly fueled by midnight snacks or sheer stubbornness. A slight dip in performance when facing rated opponents compared to casual ones hints at the brain gears shifting from relaxed to serious mode.
Recent Highlights
One of islamagmy’s latest wins was a brilliant performance against Ichal_1 on June 2, 2025, showcasing steadfast play in the French Defense Normal Variation. Despite the clock ticking, islamagmy triumphed by time, a reminder that in Bullet and Blitz, every second counts!
Fun Fact
If chess was an Olympic sport, islamagmy would probably specialize in the 100-meter sprint combined with marathon chess endurance—a rare combo of speed and staying power. When not outwitting opponents on the board, you can imagine islamagmy plotting the perfect comeback or dreaming up new gambits to keep opponents guessing.
Chess.com link to the latest win: Game vs Ichal_1
