Amran Samim - The Studious Chess Maverick
Meet Amran Samim, a student who’s not just hitting the books but also putting the chessboard on fire—well, figuratively speaking, of course. With a love for the game that matches his passion for learning, Amran has been steadily climbing the rating ladder in rapid, bullet, and blitz formats.
Rating Highlights
- Rapid Chess: Peaked at a respectable 480 in May 2025, showcasing his ability to think fast and strike decisively.
- Bullet: Not one to shy away from adrenaline rushes, Amran hit a bullet rating high of 279, proving he's lightning quick on the clock.
- Blitz: A peak of 377 tells you he’s no stranger to fast-paced tactical fireworks.
- Daily Chess: A solid 1200 in his slow-paced games, demonstrating patience and study - because even students need their contemplative moments.
Playing Style & Traits
Amran is a versatile player who doesn’t give up easily (hello, nearly 56% comeback rate!). His games tend to have around 40 moves per victory — certainly not a speedy blowout specialist. He often fights through tough endgames (with an endgame frequency of nearly 40%), and he’s shown a humorous early resignation rate of about 13% — maybe sometimes realizing he picked the wrong opening after all.
Opening Repertoire
Amran’s favorite playground is the King’s Pawn Opening with a solid 53.77% win rate in rapid games. He’s fond of the King's Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation, boasting an impressive 58% win rate.
His adventurous spirit takes him occasionally into the Modern Defense and the Scandinavian Defense — sometimes with mixed results but always with style. In bullet, if you see the Van't Kruijs Opening, be wary, because his 66.67% bullet win rate there spells trouble for opponents.
Recent Triumph & Battles
One of Amran’s most recent wins was a flashy rapid victory on June 3, 2025, where he skillfully outmaneuvered an opponent named Dhanush-Bhai—a game featuring an early queen sortie and a cheeky queen dance on squares h5 and f7. Victory came by resignation, proving his opponents sometimes just don’t want to see that pesky queen hovering so close.
Quirks & Fun Facts
- Despite the grind of student life, Amran tends to shine brightest in the wee hours — 4 AM is his declared “best time of day to play.” Night owl or just avoiding those 8 AM classes? You decide.
- He’s got a mix of wins and losses against his favorite rivals, but notably, his nemesis ilosealwaysman has only given way about 23% of the time — so the rivalry is real.
- Even though he tilts sometimes (tilt factor rating of 7), he bounces back impressively, showing resilience and grind mentality like a true student of the game.
In the grand adventure of chess and academia, Amran Samim balances maneuvers on the board with maneuvers in life. Keep an eye out for this studious warrior as he continues to sharpen his tactics and maybe sneak in a few extra hours of sleep.
