Tuấn Đạt Phạm (aka ChoBacKy) - The Rising Chess Maverick
Meet Tuấn Đạt Phạm, also known in the chess realms as ChoBacKy, a player whose rapid and tactical flair lights up online chessboards in 2025! With a peak Rapid rating of 502, Blitz at a scorching 554, and Bullet topping at 545, ChoBacKy is definitely not your garden-variety player—more like a chess ninja with a dash of unpredictable brilliance.
Chess Style and Personality
Preferring to keep opponents on their toes, ChoBacKy favours the Caro-Kann Defense and Van t Kruijs Opening with an impressive win rate above 80%! But be warned: this player doesn’t shy away from sacrifices and tricky lines—as seen in some daring victories where resignation was the only option for opponents.
Known for his psychological resilience, he bounces back from setbacks with a 68% comeback rate, proving he’s as tough mentally as he is tactically gifted. Although sometimes tempted to give up early (about 7% early resignations), he's a fighter who usually drags opponents through long, grueling endgames averaging 55 moves per win.
Performance Highlights
Rapid: Nearly 100 wins with a balanced mix of draws and losses, shining brightest during May 2025 with a max rating of 502.
Blitz: A bullet-proof (pun intended) 100% win rate in the limited games played, peaking at an impressive 554!
Bullet: A solid mix of aggression and caution, maintaining an average rating near 440 with some spectacular wins using sharp openings like the Pirc Defense Harmonist Variation.
Latest Memorable Battles
- On June 4, 2025, ChoBacKy crushed zoranch7 with a classic Caro-Kann exchange, leaving the opponent no choice but resignation after 46 intense moves.
- Defeated DanhThoSanPhuBa by checkmate in a swift and elegant 7-move assault on June 2, 2025, showcasing surgical precision.
- Not every game is a fairy tale though - same day saw a crushing defeat to DanhThoSanPhuBa in a Four Knights Game, proving even chess warriors have off days.
Off the Board
When not plotting grandmaster-worthy gambits or queening pawns, ChoBacKy can likely be found sipping Vietnamese coffee, dreaming up new strategies, or plotting to finally beat danhthosanphuba, the nemesis faced over 30 times with a win rate stubbornly stuck just above 34%. Hey, every hero needs a worthy rival!
