Profile: theloyalwolf
International Master of Blitz Chess
Meet theloyalwolf, the cunning chess predator who prowls the blitz arena with the title of International Master granted by FIDE. With lightning-fast reflexes and razor-sharp tactics, this player dances on the edge of chaos and precision, averaging an electrifying blitz rating near 2900 — and once almost touched the 3000 mark (2998 to be exact) in March 2025!
Gameplay & Style
Known for a fiercely tactical approach, theloyalwolf’s games often extend deep into the endgame, demonstrating stamina and skill with an average of 86 moves per victory. Endgames feature heavily here (nearly 85% of their games), showing the ability to squeeze out wins when the pressure is highest. Early resignations are rare (less than half a percent!), proving a tenacious spirit that fights until the bitter end.
This player boasts an impressive comeback rate of over 87% — a true underdog story in every game where the odds are stacked. Losing a piece doesn’t mean giving up either; with a 42% win rate after material deficit, theloyalwolf has nerves of steel and a strategic mind that can twist adversity into advantage.
Favorite Openings & Surprising Plays
While the “Unknown Opening” category dominates with 255 games and a respectable 48% win rate, theloyalwolf truly shines with the Slav Defense Exchange Variation, boasting a flawless 100% win record over 5 games. Other openings tell tales of experimentation — from the 25% success in the English Opening Mikenas Carls Variation to a tough 0% in the Indian Game and Caro Kann Defense. Clearly, there's a mix of fearless trials and hard lessons learned on the board.
Rivals & Companions
With fierce rivalries including many high-stakes battles against hans_l4145 and whooopsididitagain (14 games each) and memorable clashes against seochesspie and 0blivi0usspy, this wolf’s den is full of worthy opponents. Win ratios vary widely — from some near-perfect triumphs to brutally humbling defeats — painting a picture of a player who never shies away from worthy challenges.
Quirky Tidbits & Fun Facts
- Longest winning streak: 11 games — imagine the howl of victory echoing through the digital forest!
- Longest losing streak: 8 games — even wolves have off nights where the mice outwit them.
- Best time to catch them playing? Exactly 11 PM (23:00) — apparently, the full moon unleashes their true power!
- Ends many games on resignation rather than checkmate, proving mercy or perhaps a strategic “Nope, you got me” signal.
- They tend to perform better on Saturdays, rocking a 53% win rate, probably because they don’t have to rush to work.
Recent Battles
Hanging claws with the mighty thatsallshewrote, theloyalwolf recently secured a thrilling victory by time control in a sharp encounter featuring the Reti Opening. Another dazzling finish was a swift checkmate win against ReadySkate utilizing the English Opening — talk about putting opponents to sleep with precision strikes!
Of course, even a fierce wolf takes a tumble now and then, recently resigning to Little_Skib in a dramatic game of the London System. But like all great predators, theloyalwolf is ready to pounce again.
Whether hunting in the chaos of blitz or plotting long-term strategies, theloyalwolf prowls their territory with loyalty to the game and a fearless heart — a true beast of the chessboard.