Ali Khan (Alik0172) - The Relentless Chess Warrior
Meet Ali Khan, known in chess circles as Alik0172, a bullet-fighting, rapid-playing whirlwind who’s been dancing with the 64 squares since at least 2021. With a rating journey reminiscent of a rollercoaster—starting off humbly at 600 in bullet chess and soaring to a respectable 1226 at his peak—Ali has proven one thing: resilience.
Starting in 2021, Ali’s bullet chess debut was a rough ride—0 wins out of 8 games (ouch!). But like a true warrior, he learned and fought his way back, battling through thousands of games to amass nearly 3,500 wins in bullet alone. While he might not be a grandmaster yet, his longest winning streak of 16 is a testament to his tenacity and knack for spotting winning opportunities.
The story's similar in blitz and rapid formats: Ali’s max blitz rating peaked at 1306, and his rapid adventures have seen him hit as high as 1210. His calculated patience shines in rapid games where his average move count per win is a tactical 71 moves, showing patience that belies his fast bullet speed.
Playing Style & Peculiarities
- Comeback King: With an incredible comeback rate of 84.4%, Ali is the ultimate phoenix on the board, rising from lost positions like a champ.
- Never Surrender: After losing a piece, he maintains a flawless 100% win rate—talk about turning the tables!
- Tilts Less Than Average: Sporting a tilt factor of 19, Ali’s emotions are mostly in check, even when the game gets spicy.
- Endgame Enthusiast: He reaches endgames in over 77% of his games, proving he’s not just about flashy openings but gritty conclusions too.
Ali’s record against friends and foes is a patchwork quilt of zeros and hundreds; some opponents see Ali’s wrath at 0% win rate, while others clearly have nightmares about facing him, with Ali winning 100% of their clashes. This streakiness adds spice to his profile and keeps everyone guessing.
Off the Board
When Ali isn’t checkmating online opponents or perfecting his openings (which, funnily enough, remain a top secret mystery to all but him), he can be found pondering life’s greatest question: “Why did I just resign so early again?” Despite an early resignation rate of just over 3%, even Ali has his “I should have fought that pawn to the death” moments.
With thousands of games under his belt, Ali Khan is a chess gladiator forging his path—whether winning, losing, or drawing—he plays for the love of the game, and perhaps a good meme or two.
Watch this space: Ali may not have Magnus Carlsen's rating yet, but with persistence like his, a future GM title isn’t just a dream; it’s a challenge waiting to be accepted.
