Ilja Haitin (aka Qvalda) - FIDE Master Extraordinaire
Meet Ilja Haitin, a chess virtuoso who has earned the esteemed title of FIDE Master.
If chess were a rollercoaster, Ilja has braved every twist and turn with a rating that peaks at an impressive 2568 in Blitz and over 2500 in both Bullet and Blitz. This player’s style? A perfect blend of deep tactical awareness and an uncanny ability to wrestle back games with a staggering comeback rate of 87.89% — basically, don’t count Ilja out until the last piece drops!
Playing Style & Prowess
Ilja’s chess games are a marathon with an average of nearly 81 moves per win, proving patience is a virtue indeed.
Known for favoring classical and modern openings like the Alapin Sicilian and the Modern Defense (where win rates creep over 55-60%), Ilja blends solid strategy with the occasional daring tactics.
Whether wielding the White pieces (where they boast a solid 55.6% win rate) or defending Black (49.87% wins), Ilja is a force to be reckoned with. Their tactical audacity shines brightest in Bullet chess, where aggressive openings such as the Pirc Defense lead to an astounding 80.65% win rate.
Notable Stats & Records
- Total Blitz wins: 2,122
- Total Bullet wins: 1,600
- Longest winning streak stands proudly at 23 games
- Average time of day for best play: exactly when the world sleeps - midnight!
The Mind Behind the Moves
Despite a tilt factor of 14 (just a dash of frustration), Ilja’s psychological resilience is remarkable; they win slightly more than half of the games even after losing a piece. Their play style favors endgames, participating in them 87% of the time, proving they don’t just rush for quick wins — Ilja loves the long strategic slog.
Recent Highlights
Just this year, Ilja closed a thrilling game by checkmate in a Chess960 variation, illustrating both creativity and style in unconventional formats. With continuous play and increasing ratings, this FIDE Master is not resting on their laurels anytime soon.
Final Thought
Ilja Haitin is like the Swiss army knife of chess — versatile, reliable, and full of surprises. Whether blitzing through games at lightning speed or carefully strategizing in rapid battles, opponents better beware: Qvalda is always plotting that next brilliant move.
