sigust

Meet sigust: The Bullet Maestro with a Quiver Full of English Openings

Known across the rush-hour chess battlegrounds as sigust, this player is a whirlwind in the Bullet time control, wielding impressive skill and a truly lionhearted spirit. With a peak Bullet rating cresting at 2400 in late 2020, sigust has proved that every second counts, often making seemingly impossible escapes with an 83% comeback rate that would give Houdini a run for his money!

Style and Strategy

A master of the English Opening — because why play boring old e4 or d4 when you can surprise your opponent with c4? — sigust’s repertoire also includes favorites like the Sicilian Defense and its numerous fascinating offshoots. With a win rate hovering comfortably above 50% against most variations, sigust comfortably navigates the middle game with a penchant for long, strategic battles averaging around 74-76 moves per game.

Playing Style Highlights:

• Avg. Moves per Win: 73.7 — a true marathon, not a sprint.
• Endgame Enthusiast: Engages in endgames in nearly 83% of games — probably loves squeezing out those tight wins.
• Early Quitter? Less than 1% resignation rate; clearly sigust fights to the bitter end!
• White Pieces Win Rate: 55.8% — White’s got a friend in sigust.
• Black Pieces Win Rate: 50.9% — Holding ground like a seasoned general.

Ratings and Rankings

The rating rollercoaster has been thrilling: from a humble 1400s in 2019 Bullet, to a blistering 2350+ peak in late 2020, sigust’s journey is plainly a story of constant growth and fierce determination. In Blitz, the peak was even higher at 2465, marking sigust as a true blitzkrieg tactician. Meanwhile, in Rapid, the player’s finest hour peaked at a respectful 2272.

Noteworthy Opponents & Rivals

In the grand arena of online dueling, sigust has racked up many scores. Fierce competitors like andersonice (78 games) and romantico86 (64 games) have tried, but it's clear sigust's resolve is solid. Plus, with a 100% win rate against some lucky opponents and a mind-boggling 66.67%+ success against a wide range of others, sigust is no pushover.

Psychological Edge

The player boasts a tilt factor of just 10, meaning they tend to keep their cool like a Zen master after a blunder. Their secret weapon? Playing in the wee hours around 6:00 AM, when their brain is presumably lubricated with more coffee than blood. Also, an unmatched 100% win rate at the 6th hour of the day — better set your alarm early if you want a piece of the king!

Recent Battles

On August 15, 2021, sigust pulled off a dazzling victory by womping Fast-and_furious on time in a gripping Bullet battle, maneuvering the Old Benoni Defense with finesse—a fine example of their tactical flair. Not every day you get to remind your opponent that collapsing on time is the real checkmate!

However, every warrior faces defeat. On the same day, sigust experienced a turnaround against albertmooren, losing on time in a cleanly fought game dialing in the Sicilian Defense Staunton Cochrane Variation. But worry not—there's always tomorrow, and in the world of chess, timeouts are as dramatic as they come!

In Closing

Whether you're challenged by sigust’s speedy moves in Bullet or strategic finesse in longer time controls, one thing is sure: this player fights with heart, wit, and a touch of cheeky time pressure magic. So, if you’re ready for a battle of wits and speed, get ready to face the one and only sigust — the English Opening enthusiast who’s always one move (and one second) ahead.