Ivan V

Player Profile: Ivan V. aka Sonic3D

Meet Ivan V., known in the chess world as Sonic3D, a rapid chess enthusiast with a rollercoaster rating journey and a penchant for surprising opponents. Starting strong with a peak rapid rating of 962 in late 2021, Ivan has experienced the full spectrum of chess emotions — from brilliant victories to humbling defeats — making him a true warrior on the 64 squares.

Ivan's style is as dynamic as his rating graph. With an average game length approaching 52 moves per win, he prefers battles that test stamina and strategic depth, often inching his way through complex endgames (he ventures there almost half the time). But beware: he's not shy about resigning early when the tides turn, clocking a 7.44% early resignation rate—because sometimes, it's smart to save energy for the next clash.

His favorite battlefield? The Rapid format, where he has amassed over 1000 games across years, balancing wins and losses almost evenly (438 wins to 446 losses plus some thrilling draws). Blitz and Bullet are more like occasional side quests, with fleeting appearances and a few tougher battles to digest.

Opening Preferences

• King’s Pawn Opening: The trusted classic, with over 150 rapid games, Ivan slightly edges out a 48.7% win rate here.
• King’s Pawn Opening, King’s Knight Variation: A sweet spot boasting a more confident 54.55% win rate.
• Vienna Game: His shining star in the opening phase, with an impressive two-thirds success rate!
• He experiments too — like dabbling in the Scandinavian Defense and Philidor Defense — though results can be mixed; sometimes winning, sometimes just surviving.

Tactical & Psychological Insights

Ivan is a resilient comeback artist, boasting a 59% "comeback rate." Lost a piece? No biggie — he still clinches victory nearly 38% of the time after such setbacks. But, like all mortals, he has his "tilt factor" moments (rated at 9), where the queen takes a stroll off the board or the king forgets where the castle is. His best chess hours? Early birds rejoice — around 8 AM is when Sonic3D’s brain truly awakens.

Legendary Duel: The Latest Victory

In one of his freshest triumphs, faced against "cesar_97," Ivan checked mate with surgical precision in a provocative Old Benoni Defense battle. The victorious finish came after a long and tangled fight, where Ivan's patience and tactical awareness shone bright at move 38 — a checkmate that left spectators and opponents alike gasping!

Challenges Along the Way

Not every match ends as a victory party. Ivan also faced tough losses, such as a recent resignation to Christina_Patterson, where he battled valiantly but ultimately bowed out gracefully. After all, every loss is a step towards legendary status, right?

If you challenge Ivan — aka Sonic3D — be prepared for a battle of wits full of twists, surprises, and maybe, just maybe, a quick early resignation if things go south. But above all, you’ll face a player who loves the game deeply and isn’t afraid to keep learning, adapting, and having fun.

Keep an eye on the board... and the clock! 🕒♟️