Vilka Sipilä - International Master Extraordinaire
Vilka Sipilä, also known by the elusive moniker wannabe2700, has carved a remarkable niche in the chess world as an International Master, a prestigious title awarded by FIDE. Known for their strategic brilliance and a penchant for thrilling comebacks, Vilka is a fierce competitor across all time controls: blitz, bullet, rapid, and daily chess.
Chess Odyssey
Starting from a humble 1200 daily rating in 2009, Vilka demonstrated an impressive climb, peaking at a blitz rating of 2806 and a bullet rating nearing 2700 by 2025. Their blitz performance is nothing short of phenomenal, boasting a win rate of over 57% in a staggering 5,892 games played with their go-to “Top Secret” opening (well, it truly is top secret!). Rapid and bullet formats are no strangers to their strategic prowess either, with rapid games winning 75% of the time and bullet games nearly 62% wins.
Style and Substance
Vilka is the kind of player who doesn’t just play the game but dances with it. With an average of 72 moves per win and an endgame frequency over 80%, they savor the long fights — proving patience is a virtue even in blitz chess. The psychological resilience is legendary: their comeback rate sits near 86%, and after losing a piece, they win an astonishing 99.83% of the time. Clearly, giving up early is not in Vilka's playbook, with an early resignation rate of just 2.2%.
Records and Rivals
Vilka has recorded monumental streaks, including a jaw-dropping 41-game winning streak. Opponents beware: their win rate across various adversaries ranges widely, with total dominance against some and a spirited challenge against others. They excel most on Thursdays and early mornings, the “magical hours” where their winning percentages soar up to nearly 75%!
A Humorous Touch
While many choose to rest after a few losses, Vilka seems to thrive on pressure — their tilt factor is modest at 22, but their ability to turn tables is uncanny. It’s tough to tell if they’re just stubbornly stubborn or a genius with nerves of steel. Either way, their opponents often find themselves caught in a blitz tempest, wondering how they blinked and suddenly lost their queen!
Whether outwitting opponents with secret openings or outlasting foes in epic endgames, Vilka Sipilä’s journey is a testament to dedication, resilience, and a dash of mischievous chess wizardry. One thing’s for sure: if you ever play them, be ready for a battle that might just last well beyond your bedtime.