Profile Summary: Rodwell Makoto (aka zim0ne)
Meet Rodwell Makoto, better known on the chess battlefield as zim0ne, an International Master who doesn’t just play chess — they wage strategic wars on 64 squares. Earning the prestigious title of International Master from FIDE, zim0ne has proved time and again that they're a force to be reckoned with, whether blitzing opponents or outmaneuvering them in classical battles.
With a peak blitz rating soaring to an impressive 2778 in October 2024, zim0ne dances through games at lightning speed, boasting a win rate over 52% in their most-used "top secret" openings. Their tactical awareness is formidable, with an astounding 88.64% comeback rate, showing that giving up is never an option — even when things look grim.
Not just a blitz specialist, zim0ne also shows prowess in rapid and bullet formats, holding peak scores of 2405 in rapid and 2570 in bullet, reflecting a well-rounded mastery across time controls. Also noteworthy is their clean slate in daily chess, winning every game they've played at a peak of 1220 rating — which must mean they take their “slow and steady” very seriously.
Playing style? zim0ne is the ultimate chess marathoner, with an astounding average of 80 moves per win — patience is key, and so is endurance! They rarely quit early either, sporting a low early resignation rate of 1.84%. Their psychological resilience keeps tilt at bay, with a modest tilt factor of 12, meaning the pressure rarely rattles their nerves.
When it comes to openings, zim0ne is quite the enigma: their favorite secret weapons have accumulated over 37,000 blitz games! They show strong performances with systems like the Slav Defense’s Modern Triangle (80% win rate) and the Catalan Opening Closed (nearly 64%), but hey, a true grandmaster respects a wide variety of battles, even if the Ruy Lopez gives them a tiny headache (45% win rate).
Fun fact: zim0ne’s “best time of day to play” according to statistics is 3 AM — so if you thought chess was a daytime sport, think again. Likely fueled by midnight coffee and sheer passion, this player thrives while most of us are counting sheep.
Their recent victories come with exciting finishes: checkmates and resignations alike, showcasing a killer instinct and the strategic patience of a grandmaster. Whether squeezing out a win in the Catalan or orchestrating a checkmate in the English Opening’s Caro-Kann Defensive System, zim0ne knows how to close the deal.
In short, Rodwell Makoto or zim0ne is a chess warrior with resilience, skill, and enough grit to survive hours of intense play without breaking a sweat. Just don’t ask them to play in the morning — their winning streak probably peaked while the rest of us were still asleep!