Irfan syah

Profile Summary: IrfansyhCLS (aka Irfan Syah76)

Meet Irfan Syah, a chess warrior navigating the royal game with the tenacity of a blitz king and the resilience of a rapid tactician. Known online as IrfansyhCLS, this player’s rating may not threaten grandmaster territory, but their spirit and ironic charm certainly brighten every board they enter.

Rating & Performance Highlights

Irfan’s highest Rapid rating soared to 706 in April 2025, while the peak Blitz rating topped out at 596 in May 2025. Like a rollercoaster with extra loops, Irfan’s blitz rating has ranged dramatically from a minimum of 268 to that solid 596 peak, averaging a respectable 430.

In Rapid, he maintains an average win rate around 49%, the ultimate chess pendulum swinging between thrilling victories and crushing defeats. And with a longest winning streak of 5 games, Irfan proves that moments of brilliance aren’t just fleeting rumors. Though a 9-game losing streak also shows he’s no stranger to the humbling side of chess—and frankly, who is?

Playing Style & Tendencies

Irfan’s chess style is a curious blend of caution and daring. He resigns early only about 5% of the time, showing enough stubborn pride to battle through most positions. He averages around 56 moves to win and a slightly longer 61 moves to lose, suggesting he enjoys a drawn-out fight more than a quick finish.

Notably, his Black win rate (44.76%) slightly outshines his White (39.16%), flipping the usual advantage on its head and demonstrating a resilient defense with sneaky counterattacks.

Opening Repertoire & Quirks

Irfan likes to dance on the chessboard with a variety of openings. His Blitz favorites include a strong performance (100% win rate!) with the Bishop’s Opening Boi Variation—a niche delight where he reigns undefeated in four games. The Kings Pawn Opening King's Knight Variation also brings him a winning edge with a tidy 54.55% success.

However, he has a love-hate relationship with the Scandinavian Defense (25% win rate in blitz) and appears to meet his match frequently in the Queens Pawn Opening derivatives. Defending against those can be a thorn—like stepping on a Lego in your socks.

Chess Psychology & Time Preferences

The psychological battlefield is a comedy of errors for Irfan. Possessing a modest tilt factor of 9, he manages to keep emotions mostly in check but isn’t immune to those pesky bad days. His best time to strike on the board? 9 PM (21:00), where his win rate jumps remarkably—perhaps after dinner, a little caffeine, or just the perfect lighting.

When under pressure, Irfan's comeback rate is an impressive 70.83%, proving that even when the odds look grim, he can claw back with tenacity befitting a chess gladiator.

Memorable Recent Battles

One of his freshest victories came in a rapid game against Linox974 on May 30, 2025, deploying the tricky Pirc Defense Maroczy Variation. After a tense 44 moves marked by strategic exchanges and precise timing, Irfan won on time—because who says you can’t outwit opponents with your clock management?

Yet, even the mightiest stumble. The same day, Irfan suffered a loss to HoangAn21052016 in a Reti Opening clash. Sometimes the best defense just isn’t fast enough, but each defeat is a lesson waiting to be learned.

Opponents & Rivalries

Irfan’s online chess circle features rivals like 0m4r_hd (played 5 times) and friends such as claudia052. His win rates vary dramatically with opponents, batting 100% against some formidable foes and 0% against others—proof that chess is as much about matchups as raw skill.

In Conclusion

Irfan Syah76 is a tenacious and colorful player who revels in long middle-games, tries creative openings, and embraces both the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat with humor and persistence. A chess enthusiast for whom the game is a roller coaster ride, not just a scoreboard.

Ready to witness his next move? Keep an eye on the clock—and maybe your back rank.