Chess Player Profile: Ilyas (aka IlyasMKH)
Meet IlyasMKH, a chess enthusiast who’s been clawing his way up the bullet, blitz, and rapid ladder since 2020. Starting modestly with a bullet rating around 540, Ilyas’s dedication paid off spectacularly by 2025, peaking at 978 in bullet, 973 in blitz, and a razor-close-to-master 995 in rapid. Clearly, this is a player who can handle the heat when the clock ticks fast!
Known for a comeback rate of 82.1%, Ilyas thrives even when the chips are down, refusing to throw in the towel early (his early resignation rate hovers at a humble 3.89%). This fighter’s endurance shows in long and strategic battles, averaging about 68 moves per win — a testament to patience and persistence over flashy quick wins.
Tactical wizardry is a key ingredient in Ilyas’s games. With nearly a 47.25% win rate even after losing a piece, it’s safe to say that giving up material doesn’t scare him—it just adds spice to the fight. Although his tilt factor sits at 8, it seems that chess is still a rollercoaster ride of emotions, where every win or loss writes a new story.
Favorite Openings & Strategies
- Bullet: The Scandinavian Defense (especially the Mieses-Kotrc Gubinsky Melts Defense) is Ilyas’s bread and butter, boasting a strong 57.39% win rate over 115 games.
- Blitz: For blitz, Ilyas shows versatility, cruising to 100% wins in Queen’s Pawn Opening Chigorin and Scotch Games, demonstrating a knack for sudden tactical strikes.
- Rapid: The Scandinavian Defense Mieses-Kotrc Gubinsky Melts Defense shines even brighter here, with a 71.43% success rate, proving his comfort in complex, strategic openings.
Playing Habits & Fun Facts
- Plays best between the late evening hours around 21:00 and 22:00, with win rates nearing 60% (maybe chess is his night owl superpower!).
- Has a slightly better record playing White (51.29% wins) compared to Black (47.29%).
- Longest winning streak: 9 games; longest losing streak: a humbling 8 games — but hey, who’s counting the losses?
- Loves time scrambles — winning 246 games on timeouts alone, surely frustrating many opponents!
Quick Peek at Recent Battles
In a recent rapid clash, Ilyas showcased his love for sharp Sicilian Defense variations, outlasting opponent avishayta on time after a well-fought tactical tussle. Unfortunately, even the best have off days — he was recently checkmated by rcmphorseoutside in a dramatic Queens Pawn Opening encounter.
With hundreds of games recorded and a diverse blend of opening repertoire, IlyasMKH is certainly a player to watch — a resilient and crafty tactician who blends stubbornness with skill. Chess might not always be kind, but it’s never boring when Ilyas sits at the board.
"A slow but steady blitz king in the making... or at least a bullet rook trying not to get caught in time scrambles."
