UltimateDegree: The International Master with a Degree in Chess Wizardry
Known in chess circles as UltimateDegree, this International Master titleholder from FIDE has certainly earned their credentials—not just from careful study, but from some seriously impressive blitz and daily grind performance. With a peak blitz rating soaring as high as 2560 in September 2020, UltimateDegree blends speed, precision, and the cunning of a grandmaster preparing breakfast.
Playing Style & Personality
If chess were a university, UltimateDegree graduated with honors in Endgame Mastery, boasting an endgame appearance frequency above 70%. This player embraces the drama of long battles, averaging nearly 62 moves per win - because hey, why rush perfection? Whether wielding the white pieces or the black, the win rates (64.5% with White, 56% with Black) show a knack for dominating from both sides of the board.
Psychologically, the player has a tilt factor of 6—proof that even IMs have their off moments—but bounces back like a phoenix with a comeback rate north of 72%. Those pesky losses after losing a piece don’t stand a chance either, as UltimateDegree converts nearly 55% of those tricky situations into wins. The games often end decisively, with resignation and checkmate as the most frequent finishers—UltimateDegree doesn’t do coin flips.
Performance Highlights
- Blitz Mastery: Over 330 blitz games with a respectable 55% win rate, and a peak rating topping 2560.
- Rapid and Bullet: Always dangerous, with bullet peak rating of 2217 and rapid peak rating of 2421, showing versatility across time controls.
- Daily Chess Wizard: Dominates the correspondence scene too, with an outstanding 85% win rate and a peak daily rating of 2087 in May 2025.
Signature Opening: The "Top Secret" Gambit
Known for keeping opponents guessing, UltimateDegree’s favorite opening is curiously labeled “Top Secret” across all formats—an enigma wrapped in a mystery, garnished with a side of brilliant tactical flair. Not to mention the Englund Gambit, with a perfect score in blitz (1 game, 1 win) proving that taking risks can pay off.
Streaks, Comebacks, and Showdowns
With a longest winning streak of 18 games and currently riding a 10-game streak, UltimateDegree's knights and rooks tend to dance in a winning rhythm. Known rivals like brooksk and juice12x have felt the sting of fierce competition, the latter succumbing almost 93% of the time. And while some opponents manage to escape unscathed, UltimateDegree's 100% records against a remarkable roster of challengers say “not today” quite often.
Memorable Game Highlight
In a recent victory against aamine68 (May 2025), UltimateDegree executed a masterclass in the Englund Gambit, delivering a swift checkmate on move 23—a stunning reminder that even ‘gambits’ can be deadly weapons when wielded by a true master.
Off the Board
Outside the 64 squares, UltimateDegree is probably the kind of player who keeps a well-stocked coffee mug and a collection of witty chess quotes handy. This player lives for those moments when a beautifully calculated combination turns the tide and leaves both players wondering what just happened.
Whether it’s blitz, bullet, rapid, or a marathon daily duel, UltimateDegree proves that true chess mastery is not just about pieces and pawns—it’s about heart, humor, and the relentless pursuit of checkmate.