Muhammad Suhaib Noor Ibrahim

Muhammad Suhaib Noor Ibrahim (Ayek)

Muhammad Suhaib Noor Ibrahim, also known by his chess handle Ayek, is a dedicated battler of the 64 squares who’s been mixing it up with pawns and knights for well over a decade. Starting with a blitz rating peaking at 1529 back in 2010, Ayek has shown the resilience of a rook stuck on the back rank—steadily improving, occasionally trapped, but always ready to castle to safety.

Playing Style & Stats

Ayek’s style could be best described as tenacious and occasionally cheeky, with an early resignation rate of just over 1%, proving he’s not one to give up unless the knight forks are truly devastating. His average game length is quite a saga, averaging around 65 moves in wins and 77 moves in losses, so if you're about fast draws, he might not be your ideal opponent!

His knack for the endgame is notable, featuring an impressive 76.35% endgame frequency—because, let’s face it, winning often happens when you make your opponent sweat in those final moves. When behind, Ayek doesn’t sulk for long; his comeback rate stands proudly at 88.78%, a true testament to fighting spirit and perhaps a bit of that mysterious chess magic.

Ratings & Milestones

• Peak Blitz rating: 1529 (October 2010)
• Peak Rapid rating: 1553 (October 2010)
• Peak Bullet rating: 1093 (August 2024)
• Current Daily rating: 342 (October 2024)

Ratings have fluctuated over the years, but Ayek has proudly held his ground and avoided being checkmated by discouragement. His careful use of openings like the Paulsen Berger Variation and the Philidor Defense illustrates a preference for classical and dynamic play.

Notable Openings

• Philidor Defense (Blitz): Played 933 games with a nearly 49% win rate.
• Center Game Accepted Paulsen Attack: Close to 53% win rate over 320+ games.
• Sicilian Defense Smith Morra Gambit: About 51% win rate, always ready for gambit action!

Playing Hours & Psychological Tidbits

Interestingly, Ayek’s best moves tend to come around 8 PM (20:00), when his win rate peaks around 61.76%—perhaps chessboard caffeine kicks in at just the right time! Notorious for “tilt factor” of 10 (which would be too low for most mortals), he’s a patient strategist who rarely falls apart under pressure.

Recent Games & Rivalries

Ayek’s recent battles include brilliant checkmates against opponents like hankdotcom and danielko4312, often showcasing a keen eye for tactical precision and endgame mastery. However, like all mortals, he has had his defeats—such as against georgevkrae, reminding us that even kings fall from time to time.

Fun Fact

With over 3,800 wins and nearly as many losses in blitz alone, Ayek’s chess journey is a bit like a Rocky Balboa movie: lots of defeats, plenty of comebacks, and enough fighting spirit to keep going for round after round. A truly tenacious warrior on the digital battlefield!

Check out one of his recent spectacular games: Center Game Accepted Paulsen Berger Variation - an elegant checkmate.