Vice64: The International Master with a Blitzing Legacy
Meet Vice64, an International Master who dances across the chessboard with the quicksilver agility of blitz and the steady hand of experience. Since bursting onto the scene in 2016 with a Blitz rating starting at 2142, Vice64 has climbed steadily, hitting impressive peaks—peaking at a scorching 2698 blitz rating in early 2022, and continuing to dazzle with a current rating north of 2660 in 2025.
Vice64 is no stranger to the adrenaline rush of fast-paced games. With nearly a thousand wins in blitz alone, this player thrives in high-pressure moments, boasting a phenomenal comeback rate of over 90%, proving that falling behind is just another opportunity to strike back. Their style is as resilient as it is daring, with an endgame frequency close to 87%, and an astonishingly low early resignation rate of just 20%. In other words, Vice64 plays on, fighting for victory until the very last move—sometimes averaging over 80 moves per win!
Though their bullet and rapid games are fewer in number, the wins are just as sweet. Bullet games feature a respectable 48% win rate, and recent rapid games show promising potential. With an almost legendary winning streak of 11 games and a current two-game streak, Vice64 can be both a relentless storm and a calm assassin.
Playing Style & Psychology
Vice64's chess antics are not just about raw speed; there's clear depth here. This player favors a patient approach with an average of 81 moves per victory, combining tactical sharpness with strategic endurance. Their ability to win after losing a piece stands at a solid 43%, hinting at some seriously tricky counterattacks. Opponents beware: Vice64’s psychological tilt factor is modest, staying cool even when the heat is on, with the "best time of day to play" set at an eerily perfect 6 AM—because why not keep opponents guessing?
Memorable Moments
One of Vice64’s most recent showdowns culminated in a classic victory by checkmate using the Petrovs Defense Steinitz Attack, showcasing an elegant and swift finish against a 2650+ opponent. Not just a finisher but also a relentless grinder, Vice64 often wins by resignation, indicating opponents usually fold before the inevitable cruel final blow.
Opponent Records & Trivia
Among notable rivals, Vice64 has tangled the most with firegrizzly, playing 171 times with a win rate just shy of 40%—the kind of rivalry that surely fuels future clashes. When not outwitting familiar opponents, Vice64 demonstrates an impressive array of opening secrets, although they guard these closely, making their openings a top secret for over 2200 blitz games!
In summary, Vice64 is a chess enigma wrapped in an IM title, combining speed, strategy, and endurance in a deadly cocktail. Whether blitzing through opponents before breakfast or grinding out endgames past midnight, Vice64 embodies the spirit of modern competitive chess: fearless, persistent, and every bit the master.
