Igorba

Igorba (aka Yjore) - The Chess Adventurer

Meet Igorba, known in chess circles simply as Yjore – a player whose journey through the 64 squares reads like an epic chess novel sprinkled with unexpected plot twists.

Starting off with a peak rapid rating soaring to 731 in early 2023, Igorba’s rapid games display a classic tale of highs and lows. Despite a rather perplexing rollercoaster ride – where the rating plunged from dizzying highs to humbling depths – the passion never faded. With over 227 rapid games clocked, this adventurer has tasted victory 102 times, battled defeat 106 times, and even settled for a modest 19 draws.

In blitz and bullet formats, the story is shorter but no less dramatic. Blitz play saw a peak rating of 326, although the wins are sparse (1 win in 17 games) against a sea of losses — clearly, the bullet arena (max 248 rating) has been a tough battlefield: one game played, one loss. Talk about diving into the fire!

Opening Repertoire - Igorba’s Tactical Arsenal

Igorba enjoys exploring queen’s pawn openings immensely, particularly the Zukertort Chigorin Variation, boasting an encouraging 66.67% win rate here. Even the accelerated London system yields a respectable near 39% success. Kings Pawn openings hover around a mixed bag with some sweet spots (~44% win rate) and the dreaded Kings Knight Variation causing trouble (only 11% win rate – ouch!).

Style and Struggles

Known for an adventurous style with an average winning game lasting about 60 moves, Igorba is a patient tactician, savoring endgames nearly half the time played. However, psychological endurance has its challenges with a tilt factor of 13 – sometimes the board feels like a pressure cooker waiting to blow.

Igorba shows remarkable come back ability (~59%) when trailing in a game. But beware – losing material early can be tricky, with only about 32% recovery from losing pieces. A resilient spirit but occasionally prone to extended losing streaks (longest recorded: 13 games).

Best Times & Unique Quirks

Here's a fun fact: Igorba’s best chess hour is around 1 pm, when the brain is sharpest and pieces seem to dance to his command. On Thursdays, the pieces magically fall more often in his favor with a near 58% win rate!

Igorba’s games sometimes end prematurely with early resignations (~12% of games), proving he knows when to cut losses and plot his next striking comeback.

Recent Battles: Triumph and Defeat

One of the latest thrilling moments was a sharp fight against kingFu88, where after a grueling struggle Igorba delivered a checkmate victory – testament to strategic tenacity.

“Giving up” is optional; Igorba’s resilience keeps this adventure alive on every click of the clock.

Igorba’s Selected Highlights

• Longest Winning Streak: 6 games
• Games Played: Over 230 rapid matches
• Favored Openings: Queens Pawn Opening and Indian Game
• Notorious Opponent: “lechieur” — a tough cookie with just a 3% win ratio
• Fan Favorite Move: Early queen sorties and patient bishop maneuvers

Whether you face Igorba over board or online, be prepared for a rollercoaster of brilliant plays, unexpected setbacks, and relentless spirit. This is not just a player – it’s a chess saga in the making.