Ethan

Profile: Ethan (aka "ryuubi")

Meet Ethan, a chess enthusiast whose journey from blitz enthusiast to bullet blitzer and rapid tactician reads like an epic novel—with a few hilarious plot twists along the way. Bearing the username "ryuubi" (because "king of the board" was already taken), Ethan started tackling the chess world back in 2013 with modest scores, shyly hovering around the 1700 mark in Blitz.

Fast forward to 2025, and Ethan is packing a rating punch worthy of movie heroes: peak ratings include an astonishing 2458 in Blitz and a blistering 2519 in Bullet chess, proving he's lightning-fast both in mind and mouse-clicks. His rapid rating peaked above 2000, certifying him as a well-rounded contender across formats.

With over 2000 games played in Blitz alone, Ethan's perseverance is unmatched—even if his win-to-loss record looks like a seesaw (590 wins to 614 losses, plus a few draws). You could say he lives by the motto: "Learn from every defeat, celebrate every win, and if all else fails, blame the mouse lag."

Digging into Ethan's style, he's a classic slow-burner: average game length hovers around 65 moves for wins, so quit assuming Blitz means rush—it’s all about outsmarting opponents through patience and calculated strategies. His favorite opening bouquet is intriguingly labeled "Top Secret," but among the revealed favorites are the Reti, Indian Game, and Ruy Lopez openings, showing a fondness for flexible, quiet pressure rather than just brute force attacks.

Ethan doesn't just play; he stages comebacks like a chess phoenix rising from the ashes—boasting an impressive 83.75% comeback rate after losing positions. An 0.88% early resignation rate also confirms Ethan's stubborn streak: he’ll fight for every pawn and every chance, refusing to throw in the towel prematurely.

Off the board? Ethan's worst tilt factor is a manageable 16, which means losing too many games in a row isn’t likely to throw him into a rage quit… unless the coffee runs out. His best time to play is at 3 AM, so if you ever find yourself clashing pawns with Ethan at that hour, prepare for a battle as fierce as vampire chess.

Lastly, his tough opponents include longtime rivals like async-await and biculi, each a test of wit and nerve. Ethan’s win rates against others show discerning strengths and weaknesses—sometimes swooping to perfect 100% wins, other times tasting humble defeat. But with longest winning and losing streaks at 13 and 16 games respectively, one thing’s sure: Ethan’s chess saga is far from boring.

To sum it up: Ethan, aka "ryuubi," is a relentless chess warrior, a midnight strategist, and a master of never-say-die comebacks. Approach the board with care—because this player can outwit, outlast, and occasionally out-late-night you!