Profile Summary: itseffocc
Meet itseffocc, a chess warrior who defies the usual metrics of grandmasterdom with a rating rollercoaster that’s more thrilling than most thrill rides at the amusement park. Climbing to a peak rapid rating of 465 in September 2024, this player has shown moments of brilliance, tactical cunning, and a stubborn refusal to give up—unless, of course, it's early in the game, with a notable early resignation rate hovering around 14%.
Style and Stats
Preferring the rush of rapid games, itseffocc has logged quite a few battles counted close to 190 across rapid, blitz, and bullet formats combined. Wins and losses dance almost evenly in the rapid department (66-74), like a fierce tug-of-war where neither side wants to release. Blitz and bullet formats present more challenges, but our player keeps the spirit alive, cracking fatal moves from time to time and displaying a surprisingly impressive comeback rate near 60%—a testament to resilience worthy of a Hollywood comeback story.
Favorite Openings and Tactical Quirks
When it comes to openings, itseffocc is not shy about diving into the Scandinavian Defense arena, wielding it with 50% success in rapid games. The French Defense normal variation is where he shines brightest, boasting an impressive ~86% win rate—a safe haven to flex chess muscles when pressure mounts. Queens Pawn Opening variations and some daring Chigorin lines also pepper the repertoire, occasionally leading opponents straight into tactical webs.
Memorable Moments
Just recently, in a dazzling display of checkmate savvy on May 25, 2025, itseffocc crushed OniSF with a classic Petrov’s Defense trap, winning with a swift Qh7#. This was no coincidence but the result of years navigating highs and lows, making up tricks for every lost piece, and laughing in the face of a seven-game losing streak (that’s right—seven games!). Plus, an unbeaten current winning streak of five suggests that this player is anything but done.
Psychology & Personality
Chess is a mental marathon, and itseffocc has a tilt factor rated at 7: enough to know frustration, but not enough to quit. Oddly, the best time to challenge this player is 3 AM, when they apparently reach full chess zen—blurring the boundary between dreaming and scheming. Opponents beware: if you see the clock hit those quiet hours, prepare for some fierce back-and-forth battles.
Trivia
- Loves to fight with White slightly more effectively (44% wins) than with Black (41%).
- Has a knack for turning tables with a 35% win rate even after losing a piece mid-game.
- Enjoys playing weekend nights and early mornings—Saturday and Sunday yield mixed results!
- Maintains a reputation for both thrilling checkmates and abrupt early resignations—keeping everyone guessing.
In short, itseffocc is a chess player who embraces the chaos and joy of the game alike: part strategist, part adventurer, and part sleeper-cell nocturnal tactician. Whether grinding out wins or learning hard lessons, this player keeps pushing the boundaries—because at the end of the day, every pawn promoted and every king cornered tells their story.
