Junta Ikeda (nekochabo) - International Master Extraordinaire
Meet Junta Ikeda, an International Master recognized by FIDE who dances brilliantly on the chessboard with a mix of tactical wizardry and a knack for endurance. Starting from a humble Blitz rating of 1200 in 2013 (because hey, everyone starts somewhere), Junta skyrocketed to an impressive Blitz peak rating of 2933 in 2024. This is no casual walk in the park but a sprint fueled by countless games and furious calculations.
Whether it’s the blistering speed of Bullet chess or the more measured pace of Rapid, Junta thrives. With a Bullet peak rating of 2831 and Rapid maxing out at 2680, they prove to be a versatile player, equally at home in adrenaline-pumping time scrambles or thoughtful positional battles. Over thousands of games, their win rate hovers around a solid 58-67%, the mark of a seasoned competitor who knows when to attack and when to sit tight.
Fun fact: Junta boasts an incredible 91.12% comeback rate and a perfect 100% winning rate after losing a piece — talk about turning lemons into lemonade! Sometimes, it’s as if the opponent is giving them free material just to watch the magic unfold. Also, with an average win length of about 75 moves, Junta clearly enjoys marathoning those endgames, savoring every tense moment until victory is sealed.
Known among opponents for their resilience, Junta's psychological tilt factor is a relatively low 11, suggesting zen-like patience under pressure (or possibly a secret stash of green tea). Their strongest spells of dominance include an astonishing 27-game winning streak and an active current streak to keep everyone guessing.
Playing Style & Personality
- Opening Strategy: Mysterious and hard to read — "Top Secret" is no joke in their opening repertoire.
- Endgame Enthusiast: Engages in endgames in over 84% of games, proving that Junta loves wrestling in those final strategic battles.
- White vs Black Win Rates: Prefers White slightly with a 62.5% win rate, but Black pieces get no rest either at nearly 60% wins.
- Early Resignations: A mere 12% resignation rate, because giving up is not in their vocabulary.
Junta’s favorite opponents vary from chess legends like Nigel Short to numerous online challengers, with win rates ranging widely — but consistently showing fierce competitiveness and respect for the game.
In a nutshell, Junta Ikeda is the player who might smile while turning a lost game around and treat your best move as a warm-up for the real challenge ahead. Whether blitzing or bulleting, they make chess look both terrifying and fun — a combination worthy of any aspiring master.