Overview
cihoonn is a rapid-loving online chess player with a playful streak and a surprising taste for offbeat openings. Preferring Rapid games, cihoonn mixes tactical fireworks with marathon endgames — the kind of player who will blunder early, then stage a cinematic comeback. This profile highlights strengths, favorite openings, and a few quirky stats to help you understand how cihoonn wins (and occasionally tilts).
- Preferred time control: Rapid (actively improving and very active in 2026)
- Style snapshot: tactical, resilient, often plays long decisive games (avg decisive length ~51–56 moves)
- Notable tendency: strong comeback rate — refuses to give up
Peak recognition: 337 (2026-01-16) — a proud milestone on the rapid ladder.
Playing Style & Strengths
cihoonn is equal parts scrappy tactician and stubborn endgame specialist. Expect fights that last: average moves per win are in the mid-50s. Key attributes include a high comeback rate and a knack for surviving difficult positions.
- Endgame frequency: often goes the distance (Endgames appear in ≈52% of games)
- Avg moves per win: ~54 — patience pays off
- Comeback rate: ~67.8% — excels at turning tables
- Early resignation rate: ~11.8% — sometimes quits quickly when the coffee runs out
- Psychology: Best time to challenge cihoonn is around 22:00 (they perform best then)
Notable Openings & Preferences
cihoonn favors aggressive and offbeat systems. The repertoire mixes gambits and eccentric defenses — entertaining to watch and often effective.
- Amar Gambit — a staple in blitz and a frequent Rapid pick (Amar Gambit)
- Amazon Attack — appears often with reasonable success (Amazon Attack)
- Scandinavian Defense — a go-to defense with strong Rapid results (Scandinavian Defense)
- Australian Defense & Alekhine Defense — reliable choices for counterplay (Australian Defense, Alekhine Defense)
As White, cihoonn often steers into sharp, less-trodden lines (e.g., Amar Gambit and Barnes Opening: Walkerling). As Black, the Scandinavian and Alekhine yield some of the best win rates.
Match Highlights & Opponents
cihoonn has a healthy collection of memorable games — comebacks, tactical swindles, and the occasional premature resignation. Here’s a quick sample game you can replay:
Most-played opponents include:
- gabrielsimorangkir — top sparring partner (7 games)
- Other familiar names: dannyyooo, mgtyrt, zaebalibl
Fun fact: Against mgtyrt, cihoonn is undefeated in recorded encounters (2 wins, 1 draw).
Streaks, Timing & Trends
Understanding when and how cihoonn plays best gives you a tactical edge.
- Longest winning streak: 6 games; current winning streak: 2
- Longest losing streak: 8 games; currently not on a losing streak
- Best hours: late-night warrior — very strong around 22:00 and early morning spikes (22:00 win rate ≈66%, 05:00 ≈64%)
- Day-of-week consistency: solid across midweek and Monday/Wednesday peaks
Quick Stats & SEO-Friendly Keywords
Use this short list for quick reference or search-friendly snippets:
- Keywords: cihoonn, chess player profile, Rapid chess, openings, Amar Gambit, Scandinavian, comeback specialist
- Strength-adjusted win rates: strongest in Rapid, respectable in Blitz and Bullet
- Termination style: majority of games end naturally (checkmate/resignation), low percentage of draws
Personality & Closing Notes
cihoonn plays like someone who enjoys storytelling: dramatic middlegames, slow-burn endgames, and the occasional comedic blunder. Expect entertainment, unpredictability, and a stubborn will to fight until the final move.
If you want to study cihoonn’s play, start with their Rapid games and the Amar Gambit — you’ll see why they’re both beloved and infuriating to face.