Eng Chiam Yeap (ec316) - FIDE Master Extraordinaire
Meet Eng Chiam Yeap, known in the chess cosmos as ec316, a formidable FIDE Master whose journey through the 64 squares has been nothing short of legendary (or at least very impressive). This player has masterfully danced across the ranks to achieve a peak blitz rating of 2508 (as of May 2023), a rapid peak of 2396, and a bullet best of 2206. Yes, that’s right — all three time controls have bowed to their strategic prowess.
Rating Odyssey and Style
Starting with modest blitz scores a decade ago, Eng Chiam evolved from a cautious tactician into a blitz beast, boasting a jaw-dropping over 1000 wins in blitz alone. With an average blitz win rate north of 70% using a "Top Secret" opening style (which we can only guess involves smoke, mirrors, and perhaps a tiny bit of wizardry), they’ve dominated opponents across every hour, proving the best time to challenge them is not between midnight and dawn (unless you fancy a quick defeat).
Endgame Whisperer & Comeback King
Eng Chiam has a particular knack for the endgame, appearing on the battlefield for the last sparks in about 76% of matches — patiently weaving wins in an average 67 moves. If the position slips, fear not: their comeback rate is an eye-watering 79%, turning near losses into triumphant wins with Houdini-like flair.
A Gentle Psychological Touch
While the specter of tilt looms over many chess warriors, ec316 maintains it at a modest 7 on the scale — not too high to raise alarms, but just enough to keep the adrenaline pumping. And should fatigue strike at the infamous 18:00 hour (their statistical sweet spot), watch out: their opponents might just find themselves upended by lightning tactics.
Memorable Battles
Whether delivering checkmate with the black pieces or forcing resignations with white, Eng Chiam’s clashes have often been thrilling. A recent highlight includes a spectacular victory using the Sicilian Defense Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Fianchetto Gufeld Gambit (try saying that five times fast), securing a checkmate after 40 moves of brilliant maneuvering.
Quirky Facts & Stats
- Longest winning streak: an impressive 44 games — that’s a marathon, not a sprint!
- Current winning streak: still riding high with 8 victories.
- Game termination? Prefers to win by resignation — a respectful nod to mastered skill.
- Favorite days to play? Mondays and Wednesdays, where win rates climb as high as 80% and 76%, respectively.
- White pieces or black? White edges the win rate with a cool 71.65%, but black is no pushover at 67.93%.
All in all, Eng Chiam Yeap’s chess profile reads like the story of someone who treats chess not just as a game, but as an art, a science, and an occasional comedy of errors (mostly on the opponent’s side). Whether you face them in blitz or bullet, be prepared — ec316 doesn’t just play; they dominate with both brains and wit.
