Farid Panji Alamsah

Farid Panji Alamsah (aka farpan69)

Meet Farid Panji Alamsah, a chess enthusiast whose passion for the game is matched only by his eclectic opening repertoire and tenacious spirit. Farid's journey through the chessboard is nothing short of a rollercoaster: with a blitz peak rating of 282 and a bullet high of 329 in 2025, he's the kind of player who makes every game unpredictable and thrilling.

Farid's style? Imagine a daring tactician who’s comfortable dancing with both traditional and offbeat openings – from the aggressive King's Pawn Opening (his bread-and-butter with a respectable 53% win rate in blitz) to the sneaky Alekhine's Defense. He even has a soft spot for the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation, playing it with the calm confidence of a man who clearly enjoys confusing his opponents just a little.

When it comes to victory, Farid doesn't shy away from a good fight. He boasts a comeback rate of over 55%, often turning losing positions into sweet wins — or at least entertaining attempts. His games average around 46 moves when he wins, proving that patience and persistence are in his toolkit alongside blitz speed.

One curious tidbit about Farid: he seems to shine brightest in the wee hours of the morning. His best time to play is 2 AM — maybe the chess muse visits then, or perhaps it’s just easier to catch opponents napping! Either way, with a Tilt Factor of 10, he’s got the mental resilience to bounce back quickly from the rare frustrating loss.

Farid's recent battles have been intense and varied. A memorable win involved an intricate dance of Queen and Knight against "AnderZola," ending in a well-earned resignation. Of course, not every day is a victory lap—sometimes opponents like "iso7max" manage to pull off a last-minute upset. But that’s the beauty of chess, and Farid embraces every challenge with a grin (and a ready mouse).

Whether storming the board with the King's Pawn Opening King’s Knight Variation or slipping into the Van 't Kruijs Opening with a sly smirk, Farid Panji Alamsah remains a formidable and entertaining player on the digital battlegrounds of Chess.com.

Fun fact: Farid wins just as often playing black as white – almost a perfect balance. So next time you see "farpan69" across the board, brace yourself for a strategic whirlwind mixed with some cheeky surprises!

For more chess adventures, check out his recent games on Chess.com.