Faisal Rahman Alamsyah - The Relentless Chess Cadet
Born into the kingdom of pawns and knights, Faisal Rahman Alamsyah, also known by his chess throne alias BDCG, has been quietly building his empire one move at a time. His journey is a tale of spirited battles, astonishing comebacks, and occasional “wait, what just happened?” moments.
Rating Rollercoaster
Faisal’s rapid rating has seen its share of climbs and dips—peaking around 1332 in 2022 and settling around 1150 in 2025. Much like a magician’s hat, his skill seems to pull surprises faster than you can say “checkmate.” His blitz adventures may appear modest with ratings hovering near 820 to 880, but don’t underestimate the speed; he’s got tricks up his sleeve and a lightning-fast reflex that occasionally sets the board on fire.
Opening Moves & Signature Plays
With an affinity for the Philidor Defense and a deadly fascination for the Ponziani Opening Jaenisch Counterattack, Faisal likes to throw his opponents off balance early. He boasts an impressive win rate of nearly 47% with Philidor and just over 55% success using the Ponziani Jaenisch — that’s a solid combo for setting traps and springing surprises. Not one to shy away from classics, he also dances gracefully through King's Pawn Variations, Nordic encounters with the Scandinavian Defense, and the occasional Italian Game.
Mind Over Board
Known for an impressive 68.9% comeback rate, Faisal embraces the spirit of the phoenix on the chessboard — losing a piece or two just means the game is far from over. His opponents better be ready: after sacrificing material, Faisal pulls off a perfect 100% win rate — a statistic rare enough to make grandmasters nod in approval and casual players choke on their coffee.
Psychological Gambits
With a tilt factor at just 9%, Faisal keeps his cool under pressure (very important when your queen’s on the line). He's been known to resign early very rarely, only around 1.8% of games — a testament to his stubborn streak and love for a good fight. Above all, rated games hit him with nearly a 49% higher win rate than casual games, proving that when the stakes are high, Faisal’s game rises to the occasion.
Fun Facts
- Average game finishes around 57 moves — don’t expect a quick draw here!
- His most triumphant hour? 19:00, where he boasts a sky-high 64% win rate — peak tactical performance or just late night caffeine magic?
- He occasionally plays the rare Bishop's Opening Berlin Defense — because why not confuse everyone?
Faisal’s story is one of unwavering passion and strategic flair, seasoned with humor and nerve. To face him across a chessboard is an adventure filled with unexpected twists — win or lose, you’re guaranteed a memorable game. Keep an eye on this bold tactician; from rising novice to grandmaster, Faisal Rahman Alamsyah’s checkered journey is only just beginning.
