ÎRîn Malek

Profile: ÎRîn Malek (Irin120520)

Known in the chess community as Irin120520, ÎRîn Malek is a rapidly rising player with a flair for intriguing openings and dramatic battles on the 64 squares. Starting their rapid rating journey at a modest 100, Irin has catapulted themselves to an impressive peak rating of 732 by May 2025—a meteoric rise that leaves opponents both awed and alarmed.

Playing Style & Strengths

With a preference for solid—and sometimes spicy—openings, Irin shows notable love for the Scandinavian Defense, holding a win rate just above 53% in rapid formats, and making good use of niche variations like the Alekhine's Defense Scandinavian Variation with an impressive 61% win rate. When playing white, their Kings Pawn Openings (especially the King's Knight variation) yield a sweet 59% success rate, showcasing their aggressive yet calculated approach.

Endgames make up a significant portion of their play, with a 59.19% endgame frequency, proving Irin is no stranger to the drawn-out strategic fight. Their average game length hovers around 57 moves to victory—a testament to their patience and perseverance.

Tactical Prowess & Psychological Edge

Don't be fooled by the rating numbers alone: Irin boasts a remarkable 71.65% comeback rate, proving time and again they bounce back from adversity like a chess phoenix. Their ability to win nearly 42% of games even after losing a piece further underlines their tactical resilience.

While everyone has their moments of tilt, Irin's tilt factor is a modest 7, and interestingly, their best time of day to play (and crush opponents) is at 5 AM—proving that either they're a morning warrior or just a night owl with an unconventional schedule.

Game Records & Rivals

On a large sample of rapid games, Irin sports an overall respectable record of 395 wins, 348 losses, and 65 draws. Their blitz and bullet records show room for growth, but they are steadily refining their speed chess skills. Opponents beware: Irin has a habit of shaking up games with surprising sacrifices and resourceful defense.

Some of Irin's most frequent foes include players like tooof96 and sargsyannn292, making repeated encounters part of their ongoing chess saga. Notably, they've had perfect winning records against many opponents, highlighting some one-sided rivalries.

Highlights & Quirks

• Longest winning streak: an admirable 10 games.
• Rapid rating peaked at 732 in May 2025.
• Favored opening in recent wins: a clever Philidor Defense Nimzowitsch Variation, demonstrating their knack for turning defensive positions into winning ones.
• Average rapid game victory length: 57 moves. Enough time to brew a cup of coffee or plot a daring knight maneuver!
• Special move: Resignation rates are admirably low (only 2.77%)—Irin fights to the bitter end, or until the opponent begs for mercy.
• Fun fact: Their win rate spikes dramatically when playing between 2 AM and 5 AM, so late-night_matches with Irin might be hazardous to your chess health.

In Conclusion

With a style blending stubborn tenacity and surprising tactical fiesta, ÎRîn Malek continues to climb the ranks, proving they are a player to watch. Whether it’s the Scandinavian dance or the Scotch shenanigans, Irin’s games are anything but boring. Expect battles that go deep into the endgame, and prepare for an opponent that refuses to roll over—even when down a piece or two.

Upcoming challengers take note: Irin120520 might seem underestimated at first glance, but underestimate at your own peril. As the saying should go on chess.com leaderboards: “You don’t defeat Irin — you survive them.”