Overview — Felix Ilinca, International Master
Felix Ilinca is an International Master (International Master) known for an aggressive, tactical online presence and an uncanny ability to turn chaotic positions into wins. Felix prefers Rapid play but terrorizes both Bullet and Blitz arenas — a versatile titled player with over 4,200 games on record (4,291 games analyzed).
Quiet off the board, slightly theatrical at the clock: Felix blends deep endgame skill with sharp opening tricks. Peak highlights include an extraordinary Blitz high of 3059 (see peak stat below).
Playing style & strengths
Felix’s brand of chess mixes long tactical fights with marathon endgames. Opponents beware: he often grinds wins late.
- Preferred time control: Rapid (Felix often chooses to battle in the middle time-band where calculation meets flair).
- Endgame-focused: Endgame frequency ~80% — Felix plays to the bitter end.
- Stamina and length: Avg moves per win ~80; games are little wars.
- Resilience: Comeback rate ~83.7% and a solid WinRateAfterLosingPiece ~57.5%.
- Psychology: TiltFactor ~19 — he’s human enough to sulk, machine-like enough to recover.
Openings & repertoire — Amazon Attack, Amar Gambit and more
Felix loves quirky, attacking systems that keep opponents on their toes. The Amazon Attack and Amar Gambit feature heavily in his play, alongside reliable choices like the Australian Defense and Caro-Kann.
- Signature motifs: Amazon Attack (very successful in Blitz) and the Amar Gambit (deadly in Bullet).
- Flexible repertoire: comfortable as White and Black — mixing Modern, Nimzo-Larsen ideas, and surprise sidelines.
- Rapid-specific strengths: stellar win rates with Australian Defense and Nimzo-Larsen lines.
Streaks, rivals & notable records
Felix enjoys streaks as much as opponents dislike them. Highlights:
- Longest winning streak: 21 games.
- Current winning streak: 7 games (as of last update).
- Longest losing streak: 19 games — the reminder that even IMs have off weeks.
- Most-played rival online: mrkklo — a familiar foe with a huge head-to-head: mrkklo.
- Notable online win: Brilliant Win — a game that left spectators (and clocks) stunned.
Sample game — a quick tactical taste
Here’s a short clip (PGN) to show Felix’s style: sharp development, rapid central play, and a cheeky mating net.
Don’t try this at home unless your calculator (and heart) are ready.
Placeholders & quick stats
Interactive snippets for deeper exploration:
- Rapid rating history chart:
- Peak Blitz rating: 3059 (2025-11-11)
- Opening highlight: Amazon Attack
- Profile of most-played opponent: mrkklo
Final notes — personality & presence
Felix Ilinca is equal parts strategist and showman: a principled endgame grinder who still delights in tactical fireworks. Whether you call him "IM Felix" at tournaments or "KillerBishop888" on the server, expect long games, creative openings, and an unpredictable final flourish.
Follow his games, study the Amazon Attack and Amar Gambit, and prepare for a fight — preferably with coffee.