Ivo James

Profile Summary: Ivo James (IvoJames)

Meet Ivo James, a chess player whose journey is as colorful and unpredictable as a queen swooping across the board! With a career spanning from 2021 to 2025, IvoJames has shown the resilience of a seasoned grandmaster — or at least the tenacity of a knight in a maze.

Rating Rollercoaster

Ivo’s Blitz ratings have seen more ups and downs than a pawn race, peaking at 970 in 2021 and currently settling around 518 in 2025. His trusty Rapid tactics reached a zenith of 965, while Bullet games remind us that fast fingers don’t always mean fast wins, with ratings hovering around the 300–400 mark. Daily chess? Well, that’s where Ivo shines brightest — soaring to a peak rating of 1300 in 2023, proving patience pays off!

Playing Style & Strategy

If chess were a movie, IvoJames would be the unpredictable plot twist. With a White win rate of about 52% and Black win rate near 46%, this player is no pushover regardless of color. Ivo gravitates towards deep endgames (endgame frequency: 48%) and isn’t shy about wrapping up early when things look grim (early resignation at 0.68%).
Average moves range from 45 in victories to 56 in defeats, suggesting a relentless fighter who battles until the last square.

Master of Comebacks

With a stunning 56% comeback rate and an almost mythical 100% win rate after losing a piece, IvoJames personifies resilience. Opponents beware: capturing material might just fuel this player’s fighting spirit.

Favorite Openings

When it comes to openings, Ivo is fond of the Pirc Defense, playing it hundreds of times in Blitz with a nearly 47% win rate, showing a love for counter-attacking play. Other notable choices include the Italian Game and the King's Pawn Opening — a true chess buffet.

Psychological Profile

Like any passionate competitor, Ivo has a tilt factor of 14 — not too bad, considering the emotional rollercoaster of chess! Also, there's a nearly 49% better win rate in rated games vs casual, proving the player thrives when the stakes are high.

Curious Chess Facts

• Longest winning streak: 13 games — imagine the hype!
• Favorite times to play: Early mornings and late evenings, when the chess gods are most forgiving.
• Most played opponent: "scottyj81" — rivalries keep the game spicy!

In the grand game of life, IvoJames embraces every check, every blunder, and every triumphant checkmate with a tactical grin. So remember, whether you're castling queenside or just tossing pieces around, Ivo's the player who keeps you guessing… and laughing.