Meet Nahuel Ig: the_voodoochild_
Nahuel Ig, known around the chess world as Phy6x or the handle the_voodoochild_, is a chess streamer with a taste for the chaotic and the creative. If you see this player at the board, expect grins; expect gambits; and expect the clock to be treated like a voodoo doll, poked and prodded until it does something magical. Over theyears, Nahuel has played thousands of online games, with Blitz clearly being the preferred potion of choice.
From a teenager rating rollercoaster in 2018 to a late-career resurgence, Nahuel's journey isastory of stubbornness, comebacks, and a true love for fast, fun chess.
A Repertoire Full of Voodoo
If there is one thing the data makes clear, it's that Nahuel does not shy away from weird openings. As White, they have regularly thrown the Australian Defense, the Amazon Attack, and even the Amar Gambit at opponents, all before many players have finished their coffee.
Against 1.e4, Nahuel typically answers with the Sicilian Defense, diving into sharp lines like the Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation or the Alapin unforgettable. As Black, the Amar Gambit also makes frequent appearances, a choice that tells you everything you need to know about their philosophy: chess should be fun, even if it means losing a pawn to start a party.
Rivalries and Recurring Faces
Over the years, certain opponents became almost rivals. The most played opponent by far is prkid86, a player who has faced Nahuel a staggering 137 times. It has not always been a friendly relationship: prkid86 has won 93 of those meetings, though Nahuel has snatched 37 wins and drawn 7. If there were a trophy for persistence, this pair would share it.
There are also more favorable matchups. Against kujo_joshua, Nahuel has a dominant record of 63 wins in 68 games, while logam3 and srfente have been tangled in nearly even, hard-fought seriesand. Against albertoor, things tilta little differently, but every rivalry has its seasons.
Streaks, Slumps, and the Voodoo Comeback
Nahuel's career isa story of swings. There have been winning streaks of 23 straight games, moments where everything seemed charmed. There have also been losing streaks of 16 games, where the voodoo seemed to curse its own creator. Yet the numbers reveal a remarkable ability to bounce back: an 81 percent comeback rate when things look bleak.
Even after losing a piece, Nahuel's win rate stays respectably high, and one-sided losses are surprisingly rare. The best time of day to catch the magic? Apparently around 3:00 AM, when the rest of the world is asleep and the board starts whispering secrets. Current winning streak may be zero, bet with the_voodoochild_, another twist is always just a blitz game away.
A Streamer with Soul
As a confirmed streamer, Nahuel brings this same playful energy to the broadcast. Games run long, decisions run bold, and every match feels a little bit like improv theater. The stats back upthe style: games tend to reach the endgame over 59 percent of the time, and the average winning game stretches more than 60 moves.
So whether they are hunting down a Sicilian Defense in a bullet scramble or conjuring up an Amar Gambit under the streaming lights, the_voodoochild_ plays with heart, humor, and just enough chaos to keep every viewer guessing.