Patrick Zelbel IM

Patrick Zelbel: The International Master with a Blitz Twist

Title: International Master (FIDE)

Known by many in the online chess world as Patzel09, Patrick Zelbel is a force to be reckoned with on the blitz and bullet boards. With a blitz peak rating soaring as high as 2887 in 2022 and a solid bullet max of 2772, Patrick doesn't just play chess — he practically blitzes it into submission!

Patrick’s style is a curious blend of patience and aggression: boasting an endgame frequency of over 80%, he fights tooth and nail in the late stages, often dragging his opponents into deep endgames averaging nearly 79 moves per win. Yet, don’t be fooled — his top-tier tactical prowess shows when he bounces back with an astounding comeback rate close to 89% and a perfect 100% win rate even after losing a piece. If Patrick throws in the towel early, it’s only about 1% of the time — proving he’s not one to quit without a fight.

His psychological steel is legendary, too: a tilt factor of just 7 means losses rarely rattle the man behind the board. Whether it’s a casual skirmish or a rated duel, he maintains his cool and moves forward with a remarkable consistency.

When it comes to opponents, Patrick has amassed a vendetta list filled mostly with wins — he’s undefeated against recent foes like almasrakhmatullaev and realjerusalem, boasting 100% win rates. Though a few adversaries, like kingofthenil, have managed to scuttle his record, Patzel09 keeps pushing forward, enjoying streaks including an 11-win run, and currently riding a winning streak of 2 games.

Off the board, Patrick's preferences hint at a stable chess routine, with best win rates climbing around Sunday (66.67%) and sharpest play during the early morning 7am (70.73%) and 6am (66.67%) hours — a true early bird with a chessboard brain.

In summary, Patrick Zelbel combines solid preparation, tactical fearlessness, and endurance, making him not only a fierce competitor in the arena but also a chess personality who's both inspiring and a hint unpredictable — the perfect recipe for a chess International Master who turns strategy into an art (and occasionally a lightning storm).