Moon Young IM

Moon Young (aka blackpiiiiiiink) - International Master

Meet Moon Young, the cunning International Master who dances through the chessboard like a ninja in a blazer. Earning the prestigious IM title from FIDE, Moon Young is no stranger to turning pawns into queens and opponents into mere spectators of a tactical masterpiece.

Rating and Style

With peak Blitz ratings soaring to an electrifying 2756 in May 2019 and Bullet ratings hitting a striking 2667 back in 2016, Moon Young thrives in rapid-fire skirmishes and lightning-fast duels. Their playing style? A mix of patience and calculated aggression, averaging around 79 moves per win and known for enduring endgames with a grandmaster's grit—ending approximately 82% of games in the endgame phase.

War Stories From the Board

Moon Young's longest winning streak is an intimidating 21 games, proving their ability to catch fire like a strategic wildfire — and when on a roll, they’re currently riding a modest but proud three-game winning streak. Even legendary opponents like panjolino and masterleif have felt the sting of Moon’s sharp tactics over dozens of encounters.

Favorite Openings: Top Secret

Moon Young’s opening repertoire is classified — no leaks here. With over 160 games in Blitz and a whopping 586 in Bullet under their "Top Secret" moniker, it’s clear they prefer to keep their adversaries guessing. Their win rate of 51.25% in Blitz and 59.04% in Bullet for these unknown openings reveals that mystery can be deadly.

Psych and Play

Known for an impressive tactical awareness, Moon Young boasts an 87.85% comeback rate. Lost a piece? No problem—there’s a cool 55.54% chance they’re still walking away victorious. A tilt factor of 7 means they’re almost as human as the rest of us, but don’t be fooled: their best time to strike is around 9 PM, when Moon’s mind goes into overdrive.

Recent Battles

Recent Highlight: On February 1st, 2021, blackpiiiiiiink showcased their mastery in a thrilling game against AIROPITO7, winning on time with clever maneuvering in a King's Fianchetto setup. The final position saw Moon Young’s rook dancing freely on the seventh rank while the opponent was scrambling for any shred of defense. Witness the game if you love dramatic finishes!

Of course, even IMs face setbacks: in January 2021, a tough loss by resignation against GamayevOleg reminded Moon Young that every defeat is just a plot twist before the next grand comeback.

Fun Fact

Moon Young’s win rates by day are quite telling — Saturdays are prime time with a 74.44% success rate. Perhaps their secret is weekend relaxation or simply the universe aligning for epic chess battles. Either way, Monday and Tuesday might want to watch out!

All in all, Moon Young plays chess like it’s an art form mixed with a bit of wizardry—and if you ever get trapped in one of their games, prepare for a rollercoaster of checkmates, time scrambles, and mind games.