Irfan Jami Ahmad

Profile: Irfan Jami Ahmad (aka ifunoob)

Meet Irfan Jami Ahmad, a rapid chess aficionado whose rating journey is as dramatic as a grandmaster thriller. Rising from a humble rating of barely above 100 in early 2025, Irfan’s mastery blossomed spectacularly into the 330s and eventually hitting a peak rapid rating of 340 by June 2025. That's right — the noob turned pro in record time!

Playing Style

Known for his fearless approach, Irfan has embraced complexity with an average of 55 moves per victory and a patient 68 moves per defeat—because why quit early when you can keep your opponents on edge? His early resignation rate clocks in at a modest 11.59%, proving he fights till the checkmate or death (of his pieces). Irfan’s endgame presence is strong, participating in endgames nearly 63% of the time, showing he’s not afraid to slug it out when the stakes get high.

Tactical Brilliance (and Some Mishaps)

With a comeback rate over 77%, Irfan is the comeback kid you'd want on your team. Even after losing a piece, his win rate of 43% signals a gritty determination not to let a minor setback ruin the day. But, like any mortal, he’s experienced some one-sided losses (14.49%). After all, perfection is overrated, and every chess warrior needs a worthy opponent to keep life interesting.

Opening Repertoire

Irfan’s preferred battlegrounds include the Scandinavian Defense and Pirc Defense, where he boasts a healthy 60% win rate. He’s no slouch in the King’s Pawn Opening sphere either, holding roughly a 50-54% success rate across several variations—a true chess buffet of aggression and cunning!

Opponent Records & Rivalries

Among his most frequent foes is furynoob, with 28 battles fought evenly matched at a 50% win rate. Other opponents, such as ennaiii1, have suffered a slightly worse fate with just over a 53% success rate against Irfan. And with several opponents sporting a 100% loss record to our champ, it's clear who’s boss on these virtual boards.

Perfect Timing?

When asked about his prime time, Irfan’s sharpest hour is 8 AM, where his win rate hits a perfect 100%. Apparently, nobody can beat him before he’s had a strong coffee (or maybe he is the coffee). Additionally, Tuesdays and Thursdays are his lucky days, with win rates soaring above 50%. Most impressive is his ability to shine during the tricky 14:00 and 16:00 hours, showcasing clutch performances when most mortals slump.

Memorable Win

In an exhilarating showdown on June 3, 2025, Irfan (playing White) flawlessly executed a checkmate against ennaiii1 in a Scandinavian Defense encounter. The game was a dance of sharp tactics and resourceful moves, culminating in a brilliant queen sacrifice and a perfect finish at move 39. If chess were a movie, this scene would have brought the house down.

Fun Fact

Despite his username ifunoob suggesting beginner status, Irfan's stats scream "chess shark". Maybe it’s a tongue-in-cheek moniker to lull opponents into a false sense of security? Whatever the case, this noob commands respect on the rapid chess battlefield.

Ready to follow the rise of a rapid chess maestro? Keep an eye on Irfan Jami Ahmad as he continues to leave his mark, one checkmate at a time.