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Profile Summary: Zvika Gutfroind (aka z2win)

Meet Zvika Gutfroind, otherwise known in the digital realm as z2win — a blitz virtuoso with a penchant for snappy tactics, a solid Pirc Defense aficionado, and a living testament to the phrase "practice makes perfect" (with a masterful touch of stubbornness). This player’s journey through the whirlwind world of blitz chess is nothing short of heroic: over 43,000 wins (yes, you read that right), a peak blitz rating soaring to an impressive 2529, and a current winning streak that would intimidate a chess engine.

From humble beginnings at a modest rating of around 1364 in 2012, Zvika shot up through the ranks with the agility of a knight jumping fearless across the board. His opening repertoire is as diverse as his opponents, but he holds a particular affection for the Pirc Defense — amassing over 11,000 blitz games with it and maintaining a respectable 51.67% win rate. When not fending off opponents in heated bullet contests (where he's clocked a peak of 1795), he's probably honing intricate endgames or plotting his next comeback. Because if there’s one thing this chess warrior excels at, it's bouncing back with a comeback rate of over 87%. Resilience isn’t just a trait, it’s a lifestyle.

Some say Zvika’s average game clock fixes his psychological quirky tilt factor at a manageable 13%, and that his best time to play is reliably at 10 AM — an hour when coffee and queen sacrifices go hand in hand. Known for an average game length of nearly 70 moves per win, patience is his secret weapon; just don’t expect him to give up early, as his early resignation rate is a humble 0.89%, reminding us that in chess as in life, it's not over until the rook sings.

Whether it's wielding the Sicilian Defense like a seasoned gladiator or charming the board with the Hanham Variation, Zvika’s style balances strategic depth with pragmatic tactics. His games are peppered with nerve-testing time scrambles, evidenced by a healthy count of wins and losses on time. Don’t be fooled by the stats: this is a player who knows when to trade pieces and when to keep the pressure boiling — and occasionally, when to win by resignation, which he does quite frequently.

The chess community watches Zvika not just as a numbers machine, but as a true enthusiast who treats the 64 squares like a playground. With a penchant for the Pirc Defense and a thumb on the pulse of blitz thrills, he embodies the spirit of competitive chess with a dash of humor and unrelenting grit. Next time you see z2win online, prepare for a fast-paced lesson in resilience — win or lose, it’s going to be entertaining!

Highlight Game:

On November 11, 2020, in a dazzling display against "Stronger1799," z2win maneuvered swiftly through an Alapin Sicilian Defense, clinching victory on time with a final position bristling with tactical dominance. The game clock and z2win’s nerve held steady — a perfect storm of precision under pressure.