Ilham Fauzy

Ilham Fauzy (al_hafizd08)

Ilham Fauzy, known by the username al_hafizd08, is a rapid chess enthusiast boldly navigating the 500+ rating universe — a battlefield where every move counts and every piece fears for its life. With a peak rapid rating of 574 achieved in April 2025, Ilham is less grandmaster, more grand tactician-in-training, consistently proving that perseverance (and maybe a little stubbornness) beats all.

Playing Style & Strengths

Ilham’s style is a curious blend of patience and tactical firefights. Famous for a come back rate of over 67%, this player refuses to throw in the towel without a fight—even if sometimes the towels get thrown back at them. Endgames are a frequent battleground, featuring in nearly 57% of the games, highlighting Ilham’s endurance to battle on when the stakes are highest.

With an average of about 51 moves per win, and slightly longer games in losses, it seems Ilham likes a good long chess marathon rather than a quick sprint. Also, black pieces bring a little more success (winning nearly 51% of games as Black) than white, suggesting Ilham enjoys a sneaky counterattack or two.

Opening Repertoire

A lover of the Scandinavian Defense family (and its many delicious variations), Ilham boasts a cool 70.59% win rate with the Scandinavian Defense Closed variation—talk about making an opening your ally! Queens Pawn Opening variations also feature prominently, with nearly 42 games played, and a respectable 41.86% win rate. Some other favorites include the Indian Game and the Alekhine's Defense Scandinavian Variation—because why settle for the ordinary when you can confuse your opponents early on?

Battlefield Record

Across the board (well, rapid anyway), Ilham has played 286 games with a near-even record: 137 wins, 135 losses, and a few peaceful draws sprinkled in. This fearless scrapper has experienced the highs and lows of a chess rollercoaster, with both a longest winning and losing streak of 9 games. Patience must surely be a virtue for al_hafizd08.

Psychological Insights

Beware the tilt factor of 9—Ilham might occasionally lose cool, but hey, who doesn’t? Best time to catch al_hafizd08 in their prime is at midnight (that’s 00:00 hours) when the strategic brain gets its superpowers. Also, note the massive almost 48% win boost in rated vs casual play, indicating Ilham gets serious when stakes are on the line (or maybe just fears the shame of losing in public).

Memorable Recent Battles

Recent games showcase Ilham’s flair for killer checkmates, exemplified by stunning victories over opponents like titeuiteu, EyY0oo, and tamil51—all by checkmate, naturally. Of course, every hero faces setbacks; losses to iron-phoenix, kurzercharlie, and marsaltito1892 remind us all that even Ilham’s king can be toppled. But on the plus side, al_hafizd08 has a 100% record against titeuiteu—so watch out, tite!

In a Nutshell

If chess were life, Ilham Fauzy plays it like a rollercoaster enthusiast: thrilled by the highs, undeterred by the lows, and always ready for the next twist. With a tactical mind, a stubborn spirit, and openings that pack a punch, Ilham’s journey on the 64 squares is nothing short of entertaining. Whether you want a fierce opponent or a fellow lover of long, gritty rapid matches, al_hafizd08 is a username to remember.