Iveta Jankauskaitė

Chess Profile: Ivetux

Meet Ivetux, a rapid chess enthusiast whose rating journey reads a bit like a rollercoaster through the grandmasters’ playground. Starting with humble beginnings in early 2023 with a rating hovering around 100-200, Ivetux has forged a path of resilience, learning, and occasional spectacular checkmates that would impress even the snarkiest chess commentators.

With a peak rapid rating soaring to an impressive 360 in May 2025, Ivetux clearly has the magic touch—sometimes. The battles fought on the 64 squares have resulted in 204 wins, 272 losses, and 80 draws, proving that every loss is just another step in mastering the game. Tough opponents beware: this player doesn’t back down easily, boasting a deadly comeback rate of over 71% after losing material.

Style-wise, Ivetux enjoys the endgame (with a hefty frequency of 63%), savoring the thrill of clawing back positions and chasing that elusive victory. However, early resignations happen now and then, accounting for a modest 5.5% of games—perhaps a sharp recognition of when the knight just won’t mate the king.

In openings, Ivetux dabbles in a variety of lines but has a special (if slightly tragic) relationship with the King’s Pawn Opening, having played nearly 50 games there with a win rate of just about 31%. On the flip side, the Scandinavian Defense shines bright, with a solid 50% win rate. Maybe the motto here is: “If in doubt, Scandinavian it out.”

Time-of-day? Ivetux’s best chess moments strike at the witching hour— 4 AM —when most of us are dreaming of pawns turning into queens. Maybe there’s some secret nocturnal brain juice powering those brilliant moves. Just don't ask for advice at brunch.

Favorite foes include pokertez and calamityska, against whom Ivetux holds a flawless record, while other opponents have managed to turn the tables. The most recent triumph was a razor-sharp checkmate victory against pokertez on June 1, 2025, showcasing a mixture of tactical brilliance and endurance.

Despite a longest losing streak of 17 games (ouch!), Ivetux’s longest winning streak hits a respectable 8—proof that persistence pays off. Whether overcoming challenging positions or pushing till the last minute, Ivetux brings passion and unpredictability to every rapid game.

In short, Ivetux is the kind of player who embodies the spirit of chess: learning from every move, battling against the odds, and sometimes winning in style. Keep an eye on this rapidly improving player... just don’t blink during the critical moments!

“Chess is 99% tactics, and 1% knowing when to panic!” — Probably Ivetux