MIN MINTHAN

Meet Min Minthan: The Relentless Rapid Rider

In the thrilling world of online chess, Min Minthan, also known by the username IdWB01, is a force to be reckoned with—mostly in rapid chess, where their rating soared to a personal best of 536 in early 2025. If rapid chess were an Olympic sprint, Min Minthan would be the lightning bolt who sometimes fumbles the baton but keeps sprinting like it's the final lap.

Chess Style & Personality

Known for a calculated approach that typically results in games averaging around 48 moves whether winning or losing, Min Minthan embraces the long and winding road of the endgame. With an endgame frequency of 42.67%, this player refuses to let opponents off the hook early. They’ve mastered the art of bouncing back too, boasting a comeback rate of over 55% and winning nearly 40% of their games even after losing a piece.

But beware: emotions run high! With a tilt factor of 7, it’s safe to say Min Minthan can occasionally feel the heat of defeat, but never for long—because those losses only fuel the next epic comeback.

Opening Moves That Make Opponents Squirm

• King’s Pawn Opening: The tried and true favorite, played 121 times with a solid 59.5% win rate.
• Van't Kruijs Opening: A somewhat obscure yet highly successful weapon, winning nearly 73% of games—clearly a surprising ace in the sleeve!
• French Defense (Normal Variation): Holds firm with a respectable 63% win rate — good luck breaking through that wall.
• Queen’s Pawn & Chigorin Variations: Not the favorite nights out, hovering around 43-50% success.

The Battle Record

Across rapid games, Min Minthan has matched stamina with passion, accumulating 444 wins against 423 losses, plus a handful of draws. Blitz and daily formats are admittedly less kind (one loss in blitz, four in daily), but every grandmaster started somewhere—no shame in the slow burn.

Highlight Reel: Most Recent Glorious Victory

A true masterpiece unfolded on May 31, 2025. Against the formidable maddysassi, Min Minthan dazzled with aggressive queen maneuvers and tactical bishop plays, culminating in a victorious promotion to a queen on move 48—forcing the opponent's resignation. Notable for its flair with the King's Pawn Opening, this game is a testament to patience and sharp calculation.

Watch the game here

When to Catch Min Minthan at Their Best

If you want to face off against Min Minthan at peak performance, set a reminder for 7 PM, when their win rate hits a whopping 100%! Weekends are also good bets, with Saturday boasting a 60% win rate and no early morning surprises here—they perform best when the sun is high and strategy sharper.

Worth Knowing

Min Minthan's early resignation rate is a humble 5.6%, proving they're not one to quit easily, even when facing a daunting position. With a white win rate of ~53%, this player prefers to start strong and keep the pressure high. Black? Still respectable with nearly 46% wins, showing a balanced and versatile fighting spirit.

So here’s to Min Minthan—a dedicated chess adventurer, turning pixels into pawns, and pawns into tales of glory (and occasional, humorous setbacks). Stay tuned; the best is yet to come!