Overview
Weasel Montreal (username Spizella) is a FIDE Master and a force to be reckoned with in fast chess. Best known for blitz play, Weasel favors sharp middlegames that often spiral into long, technical endgames. With a peak blitz rating of 2504 achieved in February 2026, this player combines tactical flair with stubborn endgame technique to squeeze wins out of razor thin positions.
Playing Style & Strengths
Weasel Montreal blends tactical vision with marathon endgame skills. Key traits:
- Preferred time control: Blitz, where intuition and speed shine.
- High endgame frequency and long decisive games. Average decisive length hovers near 66 moves.
- Exceptional comeback ability. When behind, Weasel frequently stages reversals.
- Strong first-check instincts and a queen that likes to give checks. Aggressive checking correlates with many wins.
Favorite Openings
Both with White and Black Weasel returns to trusted systems. Top performances include:
- Nimzo-Indian Defense (excellent winning rate as White).
- Modern and Czech Defense as Black, where counterpunching and asymmetric plans pay off.
- King's Indian structures, including Exchange and Kazakh lines, where dynamic imbalance leads to practical chances.
- Benko and Queen's Gambit Declined setups among favored White continuations.
Career Highlights
Selected milestones and statistics that tell the story:
- Title: FIDE Master, reflecting consistent international-level performance.
- Peak blitz performance: 2504 in February 2026. 2504 (2026-02-27)
- Longest winning streak: 13 consecutive wins, a streak that left opponents reaching for fresh openings.
- Remarkable comeback rate, often turning lost-looking games into wins.
- Preferred first move: 1.d4, leading into rich strategic battles.
- Rating trend:
Rivalries and Notable Opponents
Weasel has faced several recurring foes online. A few of the most-played rivals:
- Jorge A González Rodríguez — most-played opponent (25 games). Classic | Record vs jordigon: 9-16-0.
- Eduardo Ortiz — 17 games and many sharp encounters.
- zenosparadox — 17 games with several memorable tactical skirmishes.
- malimukes and altaf chaudhry — frequent sparring partners in blitz.
Example snapshot game: Classic win vs jordigon
Signature Game Example
Short illustrative blitz miniature featuring typical themes: rapid development, a daring pawn sacrifice, and transition to a technical endgame.
Interactive replay:
Fun Facts & Personality
Weasel Montreal is as entertaining as the name implies. Quirks and lighter notes:
- Nicknamed Weasel for slipping out of tight situations and squeaking wins from tiny advantages.
- Best hour to play: around noon according to performance trends, but late night blitz can also sparkle.
- Average moves per win: around 61, showing an appetite for long, grinding wins rather than quick traps.
- Likes: complicated pawn structures, queen activity, and endings where logic wins the day.
Quick Stats Snapshot
- Primary strength: Blitz specialist and FIDE Master
- Total blitz wins recorded: over 3,400
- Impressive tactical resilience and one of the higher comeback rates among active players