Oluwafemi Balogun IM

Oluwafemi Balogun: The International Master and Blitz Conqueror

Known in the chess world as stuffings101, Oluwafemi Balogun is no ordinary player – they hold the prestigious title of International Master from FIDE, a badge earned through grit, passion, and a relentless pursuit of excellence on 64 squares.

Oluwafemi is a true blitz aficionado, with a peak blitz rating soaring up to 2451 as recently as September 2024. Through thousands of games, they have amassed an intimidating record of over 6500 wins, perfectly balancing moments of brilliance with humbling learning experiences. Their blitz win rate hovers around 48%, making every encounter a thrilling adventure.

When it comes to bullet, daily, or rapid formats, Oluwafemi demonstrates versatility. Although their rapid rating peaked at a striking 2366, they also enjoy the candlelit, endgame-rich world of daily chess where they shine with a near 73% win rate. The bullet enthusiasts among us will appreciate their bullet peak rating of 2254, proving they've got nerves and lightning-fast fingers to match.

Playing Style and Personality

Oluwafemi’s style could be described as a tactical tempest wrapped in strategic patience. They average around 79 moves per win, indicating a fondness for deep, methodical games that often culminate in dazzling, hard-earned victories. Their come-back rate of 84% showcases a fighting spirit that refuses to bow, no matter how grim the position looks. Losses by one-sided catastrophes are rare – less than 1% – affirming their resilience and precision.

Beware: their psychological tilt factor is surprisingly moderate at just 16, but keep them busy after 4 AM and you might find yourself staring down a steel-willed opponent in their prime, as their best time to play is pegged at 04:00 hours – the witching hour of chess magic.

Memorable Moments

Recent games have featured stunning checkmates and time-pressure prowess alike. In one of their latest clashes, they decisively delivered a checkmate using the Trompowsky Attack, proving that stuffings101 is always ready to mix creativity with pressure. Another recent game showcased tenacity and savvy, grinding out a win on time in a tense Pirc Defense encounter.

Fun Facts

• They hold a longest winning streak of 17 games. That’s like winning the "Knightmare" tournament consecutively – boss level!
• Despite the chaos of blitz, Oluwafemi only resigns early in about 0.65% of games. They prefer to fight until the bitter end.
• Though they thrive in rapid and blitz, their daily chess game count might be small, but wins come in 72.73% of those occasions, proof that when they take their time, victories are even sweeter.

Oluwafemi Balogun is a name to watch, an Electric IM storming the online boards. Whether it’s through tactical fireworks, stubborn defense, or time-pressure wizardry, they remind us all why chess is a game of endless thrill and challenge.