Ziv Cohen (aka Zivi007)
Meet Ziv Cohen, a chess enthusiast who has journeyed from the humble rating of around 900 in rapid chess back in 2020, all the way to an impressive peak rapid rating of 2069 in early 2025. Not bad for someone whose blitz rating also soared to a cool 2104 around the same time. If chess ratings were mountains, Ziv would definitely be enjoying the fresh air near the peak!
Ziv's chess style is a delightful cocktail of gritty resilience and tactical awareness. With a comeback rate over 61%, this player is clearly not one to give up after losing a piece. They fight back, sometimes with a smile and sometimes with a frustrated shout at the screen (but hey, everyone has their "bad move" moments). With an average of around 55 moves per win in rapid games, Ziv exhibits patience and long-term planning—proving that chess isn’t just a battle of speed, but endurance as well.
White pieces or black, Ziv stands pretty evenly matched, boasting a slightly better success rate when playing White (51.7% wins) versus Black (a respectable 47.8% wins). However, when it comes to early resignation, Ziv isn't shy about calling it quits early in tough spots, with an early resignation rate of nearly 24%. Perhaps they’re saving energy for the brilliant comebacks later!
Notable Openings and Performances
In rapid games, Ziv has almost 2000 battles under their belt using the “Unknown Opening” with a 50.7% win rate—clearly, unpredictability can be the best strategy! In blitz mode, a variety of secret weapons like the Sicilian Defense (especially the Taimanov and Rossolimo variations) spice up their games, with win rates hovering around 47-50%, proving that Ziv likes both classic and edgy play.
Key Stats & Fun Facts:
- Total Rapid Wins: 1090 | Losses: 979 | Draws: 104
- Total Blitz Wins: 1691 | Losses: 1646 | Draws: 99
- Longest Winning Streak: 15 games (impressive streak alert!)
- Current Winning Streak: 2 games — who says streaks can’t be savored one game at a time?
- Favorite Time to Play: Seems like late nights around 11 PM are when Ziv shines brightest (and perhaps when coffee fuels those brilliant tactical strikes).
- Psychological Tilt Factor: A moderate 13 — yes, losing a few pieces stings, but not enough to throw the board!
Recent Chess Battles
Staying active and fierce, Ziv’s recent games include tactical wins employing the Sicilian Defense and sneaky Alapin variations. A notable recent victory was against Barcelona10000 where Ziv triumphed on time after a tense 51-move slugfest featuring the Sicilian Defense Nyezhmetdinov Rossolimo Attack. Meanwhile, even losses (like the sharp Queen’s Gambit Declined Modern Variation) don’t dim the enthusiasm of this tenacious player.
Whether squeezing out tricky victories in rapid or blitz, or navigating the long daily games, Ziv Cohen represents the relentless spirit of a chess warrior—less grandmaster, more grand entertainer. So, if you ever see Zivi007 online, beware; behind those ratings lies a player who loves the game, embraces ups and downs, and always keeps the pieces dancing on the board!
