Taiwo Ejioye

About Taiwo Ejioye

Meet Taiwo Ejioye, a cunning warrior of the 64 squares, known in the digital realm as not_taiwo. Although the true gender of this chess gladiator remains a mystery worthy of a Reti Opening, what’s clear is Taiwo's growing prowess, especially in the Rapid time control - where they shine brighter than a freshly polished rook.

Rating & Performance

Taiwo’s rapid rating skyrocketed impressively from a humble 222 at the start of 2025 to a blazing peak of 584 in June of the same year. This tale of upward momentum is no fluke: with over 400 rapid games played and an almost balanced win-loss record (223 wins to 185 losses), both intense battles and nail-biting draws have sculpted Taiwo’s tactical landscape.

Blitz and Bullet formats have had a cameo appearance in Taiwo’s repertoire, with a noteworthy rapid mastery clearly preferred. A single bullet game resulted in a loss — proving that speed chess isn’t always the best stage to showcase genius.

Opening Gambits and Tactical Flair

Taiwo prefers to open with the classic King’s Pawn Opening but isn’t afraid to dance with more peculiar variations like the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation — boasting the best win rate of 72.73% here. The Three Knights Opening and Philidor Defense are also part of Taiwo’s secret weapon arsenal.

Opponents beware: Taiwo’s comeback rate from losing positions stands at a staggering nearly 70%, suggesting that giving up early is as futile as trying to castle into a check.

Psychology & Playstyle

With an average game length of about 50 moves, Taiwo’s style is not a mere blitz of quick strikes but a composed, tactical marathon. The psychological tilt factor sits modestly at 6, yet it’s important to play Taiwo before 11:00 AM, their proven best time to unleash brilliance.

Taiwo’s win rate as White stands at 53.7%, just edging out the Black side at 50.46%. And if you’re hoping to catch them resigning early, you might be out of luck — they only concede defeat early about 8.5% of the time.

Legendary Matches & Rivals

Among many opponents, Taiwo holds perfect winning records against players like b-neto, archi937, and etorrance987, proving that some nemeses simply cannot escape their strategic grasp. Meanwhile, matchups against laita404 have been trickier – a humbling 0/3 scoreline reminding Taiwo that even kings must beware the pawns.

Notable Recent Victory

June 5, 2025: Taiwo executed a checkmate masterpiece with the Three Knights Opening against b-neto. After a daring assault featuring a queen sacrifice, Taiwo sealed the victory in 29 moves, leaving spectators speechless and opponents scrambling for their next opening.

Final Thoughts

Taiwo Ejioye epitomizes the modern chess enthusiast: dedicated, playful, daring, and always ready to capitalize on a misstep. Whether you want a challenging Rapid duel or a study in tactical resilience, Taiwo is game — just don’t expect them to give you free wins!