IvyM2020

About IvyM2020

Meet IvyM2020, a spirited Rapid chess enthusiast who dances along the 64 squares with a blend of determination, strategic wit, and just enough occasional blunders to keep things interesting.

Starting from a humble rating of 415 in October 2023, Ivy quickly climbed to a peak Rapid rating of 594 by December 2023—proof that miracles do happen, even in chess. Since then, the path has been a rollercoaster ride of thrilling victories and humbling defeats, with the current rating floating around the mid-400s in 2025.

Style & Strategy

IvyM2020 prefers the Rapid time control, where decisions have to be good enough—not perfect—and often come with enough time pressure to induce heart palpitations. With an average game length of ~54 moves when winning, this player knows how to hustle through the opening, meander through the middlegame, and still keep the endgame lively.

Early resignation rate is low (about 6%), confirming that Ivy fights until the bitter end—even if sometimes the bitter end comes a bit sooner than hoped. Tactical awareness is a highlight, boasting an impressive 66.84% comeback rate after falling behind and a solid 42% win rate after losing a piece. Not just a quitter, Ivy turns adversity into opportunity!

Favorite Openings

• King's Pawn Opening - King's Knight Variation (97 games, ~49.5% win rate): A classic battlefield where Ivy spends a lot of time dueling knights and bishops.
• King's Pawn Opening (76 games, ~54% win rate): Clearly the bread and butter moves, e4 gets the thumbs up here.
• Philidor Defense (46 games, 50% win rate): When Ivy wants a solid, somewhat quiet start, this old-school defense is the choice.
• Italian Game (37 games, 43% win rate): A favorite for fiery tactical skirmishes, though results indicate it can be a bit of a love-hate relationship.
• Queen's Pawn Opening - Zukertort Chigorin Variation (18 games, 56% win rate): A slightly offbeat path Ivy ventures down when feeling adventurous.

Notable Quirks & Stats

Ivy’s psychological profile shows a tilt factor of 11—yes, there’s occasional frustration when things go sideways, but nothing a good night's sleep can’t fix. Favorite time to play? The witching hour of 23:00, when the mind is sharp and perhaps a little mischievous.

White pieces bring slightly better fortunes than black, with a 48.4% win rate on White versus 45.8% on Black. Also, when it comes to finishing games, checkmates outnumber timeouts and resignations by a good margin—so Ivy plays to win rather than just surviving on the clock.

Recent Highlights

Recently, Ivy outmaneuvered darthbullet in a charming game of the Giuoco Piano, winning on time but not before a bravura fight that included some elegant piece sacrifices and timely tactics.

IvyM2020’s chess journey is a story of resilience, learning, and the occasional flair for the dramatic. Whether battling equals or toppling higher-rated foes, Ivy’s games promise entertainment, challenge, and a spirit that refuses to quit.

Keep an eye on this player — the next big upsurge could be just a brilliant move away!