International Master IKKPHD
Meet IKKPHD, an International Master on a mission to prove that chess is not just a game of kings and queens, but also a playground for calculated chaos and tactical wizardry. With a peak blitz rating soaring to a blistering 2820 in March 2025, IKKPHD's lightning-fast reflexes and relentless style make opponents tremble before the first move is even played.
Playing Style and Strengths
Blessed with an 86% comeback rate, IKKPHD is the quintessential fighter who refuses to back down, even when the chips are down. Average games are a marathon (usually over 80 moves), proving that patience and endurance are part of the arsenal. Known for a low early resignation rate of just 0.3%, this player battles to the end, often navigating through complex endgames with a frequency of 85.4%.
A curious tidbit: IKKPHD's favorite hour to strike is 9 AM sharp, with an almost comical 100% win rate reported at 9 AM during blitz games — because why wouldn’t you dominate while the rest of the world is still waking up? The 8 AM slot isn’t too shabby either, boasting nearly a 59% win rate.
Opening Repertoire
If chess openings were a gourmet meal, IKKPHD prefers a mixed buffet. Solid favorites include:
- Alapin Sicilian Defense (47.65% win rate)
- Pirc Defense Czech Defense (53.38% win rate)
- Sicilian Defense French Variation (54.84% win rate)
- Giuoco Piano – especially the Main Line and Pianissimo Variations
Curiously, the 'Top Secret' opening tried nearly 615 times doesn’t yield quite as many wins (45.37%), but hey, every International Master has a few surprise tricks up their sleeve.
Record & Rivalries
With over 7,376 blitz games under their belt (3450 wins, 3308 losses, and 618 draws), IKKPHD's experience is practically encyclopedic. Fierce rivalries include numerous battles against ernestoguevaralynch (63 clashes, 46% win rate) and bswpaulsen (61 games, an even 54% win rate). The username unorthodoxsultan is skirted frequently in recent matches — possibly the nemesis or the favored sparring partner.
Memorable Moments
IKKPHD's recent victory by checkmate against unorthodoxsultan on June 5, 2025, showcased a beautiful orchestration of tactical brilliance and positional mastery. The game was a Giuoco Piano variation, proving once again that classical openings and modern muscle can mix perfectly.
Off the Board
With a tilt factor of 11, IKKPHD keeps calm (mostly), except perhaps when the clock is their enemy — timeout losses occur, but resignation wins out more often than not. A true gladiator in the arena of 3-minute moves.
In the grand theater of online blitz chess, IKKPHD stands as a cunning tactician, a resilient competitor, and an occasional enigma wrapped in a riddle—sometimes winning by finesse, sometimes by sheer stubborn grit.
Watch out world, because IKKPHD isn’t just playing chess—they’re rewriting the game.