Todd Nisoff

Todd Nisoff (aka Nitzilla)

Meet Todd Nisoff, a chess enthusiast whose journey on the 64 squares is as fascinating as a grandmaster's gambit, albeit with a twist of humble charm and a pinch of quirky persistence. With a Daily rating peaking at 1200 in 2024 and a steady climb from 672 in 2023 to 696 in 2025, Todd proves that slow and steady sometimes wins the race—or at least survives the skirmishes.

Known online as Nitzilla, Todd’s approach to chess is best described as a rollercoaster of triumphs and trials. His longest winning streak is an impressive 13 games, proving he can steamroll the opposition when in the zone. Yet, with a tilt factor of 18, Todd occasionally lets the pressure get to him—because even the most seasoned warriors have their off days.

In the tactical arena, Todd is no quitter: his comeback rate of 68.27% and a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece paint the picture of a tenacious fighter who never surrenders quietly. Early resignations are rare, happening less than 5% of the time, showing a commendable fighting spirit.

Todd’s playing style is diverse; he enjoys the depth of endgames (appearing in over half his matches) and has learned that long games lead to sweet victories—averaging about 55 moves in wins. His white pieces bring a slightly better success rate (53.6%) compared to his black side (46%), because, well, everyone has their lucky color.

The “Top Secret” opening is Todd’s signature weapon, wielded in over 1,292 daily games with a near 50% win rate. Truly, a gambit so clandestine, opponents must wonder what’s lurking behind that curtain of mystery. Curious challengers beware!

Off the board, Todd is known to play mostly on weekdays around the afternoon and early evening hours, showing a slight edge in win rates between 13:00 and 14:00 hours, while his 6 AM games boast an astonishing 75% success rate—clearly a morning bird when it comes to casting chess spells.

Against his favorite foes, Todd has a mixed bag of results. He dominates some regular opponents like ozirus11 with a solid 62% win rate but finds others like aristarcho a tougher nut to crack. The dynamic rivalry keeps the spirit of competition lively and ever-entertaining.

In the grand tapestry of chess life, Todd Nisoff is a testament to passion, perseverance, and maybe a sprinkle of lovable stubbornness. A player who continues to learn, laugh, and occasionally lament over missed moves, yet always ready for the next game. If chess had a mascot for determined grit, Nitzilla would be it.