Ari Ziegler IM

Ari Ziegler - International Master and Chess Enthusiast

Ari Ziegler, proudly holding the esteemed title of International Master from FIDE, is a formidable presence on the chessboard. Known for their tactical prowess and remarkable resilience, Ari has dazzled opponents in both blitz and bullet formats, with peak blitz ratings soaring as high as 2433 and bullet ratings peaking near 2288.

Since bursting onto the scene in 2016 with a blitz rating of 1324, Ari has demonstrated an impressive climb, showcasing not only skill but also consistent dedication. With an average blitz win rate hovering around 50% over more than a thousand games, Ari’s style is both strategic and aggressive—known to grind out spectacular endgames, with over 85% of games reaching this intense phase.

Fierce and witty, Ari's longest winning streak stretched to 11 games—enough to make any opponent rethink their next move (or their life choices). On a typical day, Ari’s peak performance hours tend to be in the afternoon and late evening, likely fueled by coffee and a healthy disrespect for time control limits.

Don’t underestimate this master of the mind: when losing a piece, Ari bounces back 100% of the time with a determined vengeance that would give any Hollywood comeback scene a run for its money.

Despite their apparent knack for resilience, Ari has a playful "tilt factor" of 7, suggesting that even this chess warrior might occasionally talk to their pieces after a blunder. But hey, who doesn’t?

When facing an opponent, Ari prefers the classics, but keeps their opening repertoire shrouded in secrecy—aptly titled “Top Secret”—leaving rivals guessing and scrambling. With over 270 blitz wins and nearly 470 bullet wins in their record books, Ari Ziegler is a force on the digital and analog battlefield alike.

Whether facing down known rivals or climbing ladder matches against unknown challengers, Ari wields the pieces with a mix of science and art—and a wink.