Shoaib

Muhammad Shoaib Khan (im-shoaib)

In the vast and unpredictable realm of online chess, few players manage to carve out a niche as unique as Muhammad Shoaib Khan, known to many by his online moniker im-shoaib. With a playing style that's part detective work, part rollercoaster ride, Shoaib's chess journey is as entertaining as it is educational. Forget boredom—when he’s on the board, every game is a story worth telling!

Rating Rollercoaster and Style

Shoaib's peak blitz rating peaked at a spritely 220, and his daily chess soared up to an impressive 677, proving he's more than just bullet-speed reflexes. His rapid games? They paint a picture of a player constantly battling the odds, with an all-time high of 564. His average rapid rating fluctuates more than a knight hopping about the board, but what truly stands out is his winning spirit.

With an average of 39 moves per victory, Shoaib certainly knows how to tease his opponents, dragging them through drawn-out duels rather than quick mates. Although his losses sometimes stretch longer than his wins, he’s the kind of player who keeps his chin up, pulling off comeback victories more than half the time—an admirable 57.65% comeback rate!

The Openings Vault

Shoaib's trusty openings range from the classic King's Pawn Opening to the delightfully tricky Van 't Kruijs Opening, where he boasts a commendable 57% win rate. He’s shown real prowess using the Queen’s Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense, dominating with a two-thirds win rate—meanwhile, his enemies should beware the French Defense Knight Variation, where he wins over 56% of the time. His playbook is versatile—and occasionally, delightfully unpredictable.

Win-Loss-Draw Snapshot

• Rapid: 247 wins, 252 losses, 49 draws
• Bullet: 2 wins, 15 losses (bullet may just be a speed challenge for him!)
• Daily: 5 wins, 2 losses (slow and steady sometimes wins the marathon)
• Blitz: 1 win, 4 losses

On and Off the Board Trends

He’s been known to tilt a bit (tilt factor 9) — perhaps too much coffee or just the excitement of tactical battles—but generally plays his best at the break of dawn around 8 AM. Shoaib prefers to call it quits early when things go awry, evidenced by a roughly 12.5% early resignation rate—smart move, saving energy for the next clash!

Memorable Recent Games

His most recent victories include a neat checkmate against tghancte, showcasing his love for the French Defense and delivering a final blow after 36 moves of positional chess drama. Another win by resignation from nojobono confirmed that sometimes Shoaib's strategic pressure just breaks opponents’ will—giving new meaning to "pressing advantage."

Battle-Tested Against Opponents

Facing off against a host of players, Shoaib holds a perfect win record against tghancte and some other tough opponents, but the mysterious frankert0 continues to stump him with no wins so far. Chess is a game of ups and downs, and Shoaib embodies it: sometimes he’s swooping in with a winning checkmate, other times learning humbling lessons from losses.

Why Follow im-shoaib?

If you enjoy chess stories filled with tactical twists, patient manuevers, and the occasional comeback from the brink, Muhammad Shoaib Khan’s games are a must-watch. His journey reminds us all: chess isn't just about ratings—it's about the thrill, the struggles, and the triumphs over the 64 squares of destiny.

Long live the game, and long live im-shoaib’s relentless spirit!