About Vito Monkey
Vito Monkey is a passionate chess player known for his love of blitz chess, where his quick thinking and sharp tactics come alive. He is a fiercely competitive player with a style that embraces complexity, often battling hard through middle games and endgames alike. With a knack for both attacking and strategic play, Vito has carved a reputation as a playful yet determined opponent.
Playing Style and Strengths
Vito’s chess games are a thrilling rollercoaster of emotions. His average loss comes from longer games, but he boasts an impressive comeback rate of over 80% after losing a piece, showing resilience that can frustrate even the toughest rivals. While his early resignation rate is surprisingly high at 53%, his endgame frequency of nearly 66% speaks to his stamina and belief in fighting till the very end.
- Known for a strong preference for blitz chess
- Favors openings like the Caro-Kann Defense and London System
- Enjoys complex, tactical positions and is not afraid to fight back after setbacks
- Notorious for some epic losing streaks but just as famous for long winning streaks, including a streak of 14 wins in a row
Career Highlights
Vito Monkey's peak ratings showcase steady improvement and dedication:
- Blitz Peak Rating: 1377 (November 2023)
- Rapid Peak Rating: 1721 (May 2024)
- Bullet Peak Rating: 1272 (June 2025)
- Daily Peak Rating: 1277 (May 2025)
His preferred niche in blitz chess has earned him over 3,300 wins and a very close battle with nearly as many losses, signaling an active and adventurous style that embraces every challenge.
Favorite Openings
Vito Monkey has a taste for solid yet dynamic openings, frequently employing:
- Caro-Kann Defense – his evergreen choice for steady, resilient play.
- London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation – a tricky line that balances caution and aggression.
- Amazon Attack and its Siberian Attack variation – showcasing a penchant for creative battles.
- Slav Defense variations, comfortable in complex positional struggles.
Notable Opponents
Vito has engaged many players in intense duels, with some of his most frequent opponents being:
- punkcoreyoda – the most played rival with over 300 games.
- vietd and pawngrubber – formidable foes in multiple encounters.
- He holds a strong record against players like venus-2000 and thomascruise87, showing his ability to dominate when in form.
Fun Facts
- Vito's best time of day to play is surprisingly early at around 5 AM — the dawn of many brilliant games!
- He has an impressive ability to bounce back after losses, with a comeback success rate of over 80%.
- Despite his fighting spirit, he's been known to bow out early in some games with a high resignation rate – maybe he's “monkeying around”!
- His longest winning streak is 14 games, proving that when Vito's on fire, there's no putting out his flame.