Phuong Hanh Luong WIM

Phuong Hanh Luong (aka amylazy)

Woman International Master (WIM)

Meet Phuong Hanh Luong, a chess force to be reckoned with on the blitz battlefield! Known in the chess world by the username amylazy — a name that modestly suggests a casual approach, but don’t be fooled. This WIM is anything but lazy when the clock starts ticking.

Phuong’s blitz rating has seen a thrilling journey, skyrocketing to an astonishing peak of 2572 in June 2025. That’s faster than it took most of us to finish our morning coffee! Their bullet rating peaked at a solid 2504, and rapid play isn't far behind, topping out at 2075 — showing versatility and strength across all fast-paced formats.

Known for resilience and tactical cunning, Phuong boasts a remarkable 87.65% comeback rate — which means losing a piece doesn't mean losing the fight! With a psychological tilt factor of just 17 (proving calm nerves despite the adrenaline), they shine brightest around 9 PM, when the brain cells do their best work.

Their preferred openings? Oh, they keep you guessing with a top-secret blend of aggressive and solid choices. From the Grunfeld Defense Russian Hungarian Variation where they boast a perfect win rate in blitz, to the Closed Sicilian Defense in bullet where they’ve never lost a single game played.

With an impressive blitz win rate slightly over 50%, Phuong fights many opponents multiple times — a true sign of a competitive spirit. Opponents beware: amylazy has perfect scores against an interesting lineup of players and is always ready to strike.

And when not dazzling opponents with tactical fireworks, Phuong’s games are a study in patience, often stretching to an average of about 78 moves per game, proving chess is not just speed but endurance — like a marathon with knights and queens!

Most recently, in early June 2025, Phuong clinched a dramatic blitz victory with the Sicilian Defense Kan variation, ending the game by resignation with nerves of steel and a timing finesse that won on the clock. A true chess ninja!

So whether it’s blitz, bullet, or rapid, this Woman International Master certainly makes one thing clear: never underestimate the player behind the "amylazy" handle, unless you want your queen to go on an unexpected vacation!