Kristian Stuvik Holm GM

Kristian Stuvik Holm: The Grandmaster’s Journey

Kristian Stuvik Holm, known in the chess universe as INbetweenMOVE, is not your average chess player—oh no! They are a Grandmaster recognized by FIDE, the highest title one can achieve in the royal game. From humble beginnings with ratings barely scraping 1000, Kristian quickly climbed the ranks with the fervor of a knight on a hunt.

Kristian’s journey is a testament to persistence and a sharp tactical mind that thrives in all time formats—from the lightning-fast bullet games where moves blur faster than the eye can track, to the long, cerebral battles of daily chess that can last days and test endurance. Known for a fierce playstyle and impressive comebacks (with a comeback rate of over 81%!), Kristian rarely backs down, even when pieces go missing.

Their peak ratings are as dazzling as their game: a staggering 2749 in blitz, 2699 in bullet (achieved as recently as April 2024), and over 2200 in daily chess. Kristian's ability to deliver checkmate with flair shows in their most recent victory—a swift checkmate over a worthy opponent who barely had time to blink. You can catch this masterpiece here.

When not dazzling foes with their strategic prowess, Kristian shows remarkable psychological resilience, bouncing back from losing positions and even having a respectable tilt factor of just 22—meaning they're quite the cool cucumber under pressure (although maybe avoid challenging them at 3 AM, their declared best time to play!).

Off the board, Kristian is a mysterious figure to many—who is this player with a “Top Secret” opening repertoire winning nearly 59% of their daily games? One thing is certain: every opponent who has faced INbetweenMOVE has experienced not just a battle, but a lesson in chess artistry.

Whether you want to aspire to greatness or just need a reminder that even Grandmasters sometimes lose a pawn or two, Kristian’s career is a compelling story of brilliance, grit, and occasionally, a cheeky checkmate that leaves spectators cheering.