About Igor Dos Santos Silva - National Master
Igor Dos Santos Silva (also known online as matematicoanonimo) is a National Master recognized by National. A versatile competitor, Igor is best known for fast, tactical battles and a clear preference for Bullet time control. He blends creative opening choices with stubborn endgame play and a knack for comebacks.
Peak achievements include top performances in Blitz and Rapid play such as 2151 (2026-03-25) and 2164 (2022-07-18).
Playing Style and Strengths
Igor favors tactical complexity and practical decision making. Highlights from his play style:
- High endgame frequency - Igor often pushes games deep, making the last phase a strength rather than a chore.
- Excellent comeback ability - strong resilience with a comeback rate above 70 percent.
- Long games preferred - average decisive game lengths reflect patient planning and thorough calculation.
- Favorite hours - many of his best wins come late at night and around 10:00, his best time of day to play.
Favorite Openings and Repertoire
Igor's opening choices are eclectic and sometimes delightfully odd. He likes to steer opponents into unfamiliar territory and punish inaccuracies quickly. Notable lines he plays often include:
- Nimzo-Larsen Attack - a Bullet staple where Igor scores consistently.
- Australian Defense - strong win rate in fast games.
- Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon - a preferred Sicilian family line in Blitz and Daily.
- Modern Defense: Pterodactyl Variation and the Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack appear as surprise weapons.
Quick snapshot: his Bullet repertoire shows particularly good returns with the Nimzo-Larsen Attack and the Australian Defense.
Career Highlights and Records
A few career notes and notable records that capture Igor's competitive arc:
- Long winning runs and streaks - Igor has recorded a longest winning streak of 27 games.
- Most-played opponent: talescsilva with a strong personal record against them: 32 wins, 5 losses, 2 draws.
- Preferred time control: Bullet. Many of Igor's most explosive games and peak moments happen at hyper-fast time controls.
- Stamina in tough spots - average moves per win and per loss show he is comfortable in long, grinding positions.
Memorable Game Sample
Here is a short representative opening from Igor's practical style. Click to replay if your viewer supports PGN.
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Fun Facts, Streaks and Trivia
- Nickname friendly fact: matematicoanonimo suggests a love of math and hidden calculations, which shows up in long tactic-rich games.
- Psychological profile: modest tilt factor, but excellent recovery after setbacks.
- Lucky hours and days: saturday and monday show especially high win rates.
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Interactive widgets and quick stats for viewers and bots:
- Peak Bullet rating: 1983 (2026-02-13)
- Peak Blitz rating: 2151 (2026-03-25)
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- Search terms: Igor Dos Santos Silva chess biography National Master Bullet specialist openings