Ivansfc85

Player Profile: Ivansfc85

Meet Ivansfc85, a tenacious rapid chess player whose journey through the ranks has been nothing short of thrilling. Starting with a modest rating of 238 in December 2020, Ivansfc85 experienced a meteoric rise, reaching an impressive peak rapid rating of 977 by March 2021. While the road hasn't always been smooth, with a few rating dips and ups and downs over the years, this player’s passion for the game never wanes – and neither does their fighting spirit.

Playing Style

Ivansfc85 enjoys the thrill of the endgame, diving into complex positions in many a battle that often stretch to an average of nearly 59 moves per victory! Early resignations are rare here (just 4.6%), proving that this player battles well into the late hours of the clock. Whether playing White or Black, their win rates stay neck-and-neck, hovering just above 50% wins as White, and just under 50% wins as Black.

Signature Openings and Favorites

• Reti Opening: A fan favorite with 156 games and a solid 56.4% win rate. Ivansfc85 clearly likes to keep opponents guessing with this flexible and strategic choice.
• Alekhine's Defense: Nearly as popular, boasting similar success with 101 games and a 56.4% win rate – not bad for a defense that invites early chaos!
• King's Pawn Openings: Mixed results but no less interesting, with the Leonardis Variation proving a trickier nut to crack, as evidenced by a sub-43% win rate.

Competitive Spirit & Stats

With a robust record of 684 wins, 605 losses, and 70 draws, Ivansfc85 is not one to shy away from battle. An impressive longest winning streak of 8 games contrasts with a nightmarish 10-game losing skid, reminding us all that chess can be a rollercoaster. But the comeback statistics are heartening — this player bounces back with a strong 65% success rate from losing positions, proving resilience is key.

When to Catch Them at Their Best

Curious when Ivansfc85 is most dangerous? The answer is: with the stroke of midnight! That’s not just poetic - their best time to play clocks in at 00:00 hours, when perhaps the rest of us are asleep, they're masterminding moves. They also tend to have a 100% win rate during the wee hours from midnight to 6 am, so if you want a challenge, scheduling a game then might spice things up.

Recent Battles

Ivansfc85’s latest victories read like tactical thrillers – including a clever game on May 24, 2025, defeating H3nry082 in a King's Pawn Opening (Kings Knight Variation) through a skillful combination and perseverance, culminating in a resignation from the opponent. Not every game can be a win, though; losses including a recent checkmate defeat by shaker19812000 remind us that even the best have to crack a few eggs to make their chess omelette.

Overall Impression

Ivansfc85 embodies the spirit of a true chess adventurer — scrappy, persistent, and always up for a challenge. Mixing strategic openings with a healthy dose of endgame endurance and a dash of midnight magic, this player has built a reputation as a formidable rapid competitor. Whether ripping through the ranks or laughing off losses, you can bet Ivansfc85 will be at the board, plotting their next clever move.