Player Profile: itsezmate
Meet itsezmate, a chess enthusiast with a quirky flair for the game and an intriguing blend of persistence and occasional mishaps on the board. With a highest daily rating of 671 achieved in 2023, itsezmate is no stranger to the thrill of decisive victories—sometimes winning their only daily game of 2023 and occasionally stumbling in 2024, proving that even the best have their off days.
Playing Style & Strengths
- Known for a steady hand in Rapid games, boasting a respectable max rating near 550 and maintaining a nearly 48% win rate with their preferred “Top Secret” openings.
- In Blitz and Bullet, itsezmate is an adrenaline junkie, balancing quick instincts with a love for dramatic comebacks—amazing others with a remarkable 57.6% comeback rate and an incredible 95.9% win rate after losing a piece. Talk about resilience!
- Average moves per win hover around 50, suggesting a preference for carefully crafted victories rather than lightning-fast checkmates.
- Though the tilt factor sits at a modest 12, it’s clear that the emotional rollercoaster of ups and downs only adds spice to the battles fought on the 64 squares.
Career Highlights & Quirks
itsezmate’s longest winning streak peaked impressively at 8 consecutive wins, after which the streak reset—much like a spicy chess soap opera. Despite some tough losses in 2024’s daily games (0 wins, 3 losses), this player shines in fast games, with nearly equal wins and losses in Blitz (96 wins to 103 losses) and Bullet (67 wins to 68 losses).
A lover of the clandestine, itsezmate’s preferred opening is aptly named “Top Secret”, where their win rates hover from 25% in slower games to nearly 50% in more rapid formats.
Rivalries & Notable Opponents
Always eager to duel, itsezmate has faced off with mohamednaldo 21 times, and has a solid 57% success rate against this rival. Other opponents like shinymann and shaydagoa have played a few matches, demonstrating the social, competitive side of the game. And for those curious about how itsezmate fares against some eyebrow-raising usernames—well, a 100% win rate against elonmusk1286 suggests they don’t back down from any challenge!
When to Catch itsezmate Playing
If you want to catch itsezmate at their peak performance, try watching their games on Tuesday afternoons around 5 pm (win rate ~52.75%) or during the quieter hours around 2-4 am, when their win rates soar above 60%. Clearly, they might be a night owl or an early riser—chess knows no clock!
In Summary
itsezmate is an enigmatic and spirited chess player: unpredictable, resilient, and always ready for a comeback — be it from an unfavorable position or a sudden rating dip. Whether blasting through Bullet games or carefully maneuvering in Rapid battles, this player embodies the true heart of chess: passion, perseverance, and the occasional amusing blunder.
