Ryosuke Nanjo IM

Ryosuke Nanjo - International Master Extraordinaire

Meet Ryosuke Nanjo, known in the chess realm by the username rnanjo, a fearless International Master certified by FIDE. With a knack for blitz battles and a penchant for late-night tactics (his prime hour to strike is around 7 PM), Ryosuke has carved a formidable path through countless online arenas.

Starting from humble beginnings with a blitz rating just over 1200 in early 2012, Ryosuke has ascended the rating ladder with the tenacity of a knight on a quest. His peak blitz rating reached a dazzling 2716 in October 2024 – no pawn stands unchallenged!

Ryosuke's playing style is a curious blend of patience and aggression. He is no quitter, boasting an impressive comeback rate of over 82%, meaning he often turns the tables even after an initial setback. The average game under his command is a masterclass, lasting just over 68 moves in victory, showcasing his love for deep strategy rather than quick fireworks. Yet, don't be fooled; when the stakes are high, he’s just as comfortable wrapping up with a slick checkmate as he is grinding down opponents in a marathon endgame (which he hits over 80% of the time).

When it comes to openings, Ryosuke holds some secrets tighter than a king’s fortress, but shows particular prowess with the Alapin Sicilian Defense, where he boasts nearly an 89% win rate. His arsenal also includes the solid Caro-Kann Defense and the elegant Queens Gambit Declined, proving he’s well-versed in a variety of battle plans.

Online, he has over 18,000 blitz games with a swashbuckling win count exceeding 10,000, cementing his status as a modern virtual gladiator of the 64 squares. His bullet chess is no less fierce, with a peak rating surpassing 2560.

Fun fact: Ryosuke’s psychological resilience is both a strength and a quirk. With a tilt factor at a modest 13, this might explain why he sometimes moves like a roaring lion after breakfast and like a sleepy sloth an hour later. Either way, opponents beware: the smiles he wears before the blitz are often replaced by the spark of a cunning attacker.

Most Recent Victory Highlights

On May 16th, 2025, in a fierce battle on Chess.com, rnanjo delivered a checkmate in a Slav Defense encounter against drsljones. The game, lasting 31 moves, showcased his tactical sharpness and endgame mastery. Witness the brilliance.

Profile Summary

• Title: International Master
• Peak Blitz Rating: 2716 (Oct 2024)
• Peak Bullet Rating: 2564 (Jul 2022)
• Peak Rapid Rating: 2602 (Sep 2020)
• Favorite Openings: Alapin Sicilian Defense, Caro-Kann Defense, English Opening
• Playing Style: Methodical strategist with a loving heart for endgames and a tactical mind to exploit every slip
• Win Count (Blitz): Over 10,000 victories across nearly 20,000 games

Whether it’s dissecting opponents in blitz, bullet, or rapid, Ryosuke Nanjo continues to push the boundaries of online chess, proving that masters can wield humor and seriousness in equal measure on the battlefield of minds.