zuginfinito is a fast-paced chess player best known for crushing the clock in online Blitz play and treating Bullet like a caffeine-fueled sport. A staple of the d4‑players' circuit, zuginfinito blends heavy opening prep with swashbuckling tactics and endgame endurance. Often called a Blitz goblin by friends, they rose to a peak online Blitz rating of 2500 (2025-10-27) — a milestone that caps years of steady improvement. For a quick visual of the trajectory, see this summary chart:
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Career highlights
Preferred time control: Blitz — the bulk of games and best results are here.
Peak Blitz rating recorded on 2025-10-27 (see peak placeholder above).
Very active across 2020–2025 with thousands of rated games and several multi-month hot streaks, including a longest winning streak of 21.
Strong Bullet pedigree as well — peak Bullet reached 2405 (Aug 2022), showing elite speed-chess instincts.
Playing style
zuginfinito is a tactically alert, time-pressure-friendly player who loves complex middlegames that demand quick calculation and practical chances. Key style notes:
High endgame frequency (games often go deep) and long average decisive games — stubborn and grindy when needed.
Thrives in tactical chaos: strong comeback rate and over 58% win rate even after losing material in messy positions.
Comfortable both White and Black (White win-rate ~62%, Black ~59%), with a knack for squeezing wins when opponents flag or tilt.
Psych profile: TiltFactor 10 — competitive and emotional in long sessions; best time-of-day performance around 22:00.
Openings & repertoire
zuginfinito favors solid, system-style setups but is happy to mix in sharp sideline snacks to disorient opponents. The repertoire leans d4/Colle/London families and a pragmatic French setup when Black.
Colle structures (Colle: 3...e6 4.Bd3 c5) — staple with excellent win rates in Blitz.
London System (including Poisoned Pawn lines) — reliable practical scoring weapon.
French Defense variants (Advance, Exchange, Classical) — used frequently and successfully in both Blitz and Bullet.
Also known to spring the occasional surprise like the Australian Defense or an Amar Gambit in Bullet to seize initiative.
Opponent beware: there may be a cheeky move or two that looks like a Botez Gambit — but it's usually bait.
Notable opponents & head-to-head
zuginfinito has a long history against a handful of regulars — the fiercest rivalry is with Jéssica Trindade Hubner.
jehubner — the most-played opponent; many decisive encounters and a deep rivalry that honed zuginfinito’s practical skills.
vitorkoren, lucas_avelino, allvim, dasilvaw — other frequent adversaries in high-volume Blitz rooms.
Record vs top regulars shows a mix of dominating runs and humbling losses — the kind of sample set that builds resilience.
Best hours: late evening — major win spikes around 21:00–23:00 (ideal for catching opponents off-guard).
Average first capture occurs around move 7–8 — games often become strategic slugfests instead of immediate tactical fireworks.
Sample game & fun facts
Here’s a short sample (Blitz-style) to showcase the typical flavor:
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Nickname suggestions from teammates: "Caffeine blitzer", "Flag merchant" and "Pawn gobbler".
Favors long sessions and often plays through late-night marathons — expect both brilliance and the occasional cheeky mouse slip.
Known to swap between solid prep and creative “skittles-room” chaos depending on mood.
Things to watch
When d4 is played, zuginfinito often steers the game into familiar Colle/London-type waters — beware well-prepared traps.
Time management is a weapon: opponents who lose the clock are frequently converted into wins.
If you play them, warm up — the best window to challenge is outside late-night peak hours when their win rate is slightly lower.
Want to follow or analyze?
For rivals, coaches or fans: study the Colle/London and French lines in their repertoire, practice quick endgame technique, and be ready for stubborn resistance in long games. If you’re preparing to face zuginfinito, expect practical chances, blitz timing, and a mix of theory and improvisation.
