Haikal Baihaqi

Haikal Baihaqi (aka kal-el212)

Meet Haikal Baihaqi, also known on the virtual chess battlefield as kal-el212, a rapid chess battler whose journey is as dynamic as his openings. With a peak rapid rating of 349 (achieved in May 2025), Haikal masterfully navigates the 15-minute plus time control, where intuition and quick calculation reign supreme.

The Style and Strategy

Haikal's style is a unique blend of calculated endurance and occasional tactical flair. He averages about 43 moves to a win but endures longer battles when defeated, often stretching games over 53 moves before bowing out. He shows a stubborn streak in the endgame department, diving into endgames nearly half the time, yet sometimes opts for early resignation—about 12% of his games end that way.

His preferred opening repertoire reads like a well-traveled map of chess strategies:

• King's Pawn Opening strikes a balance with a solid 75% win rate in rapid games.
• The Alekhine's Defense Scandinavian Variation is his secret weapon, boasting a perfect 100% win rate. Perhaps opponents just never see it coming!
• Queens Pawn Opening splits opinion with a balanced 50% success rate, while other fronts like the Four Knights Game Italian Variation remain a work in progress.

Battlefield Chronicles

Across 48 rapid games, Haikal holds 20 wins against 25 losses and 3 draws—a mix of epic conquests and lessons learned on the virtuosic battlefield.

His longest winning streak stands at three games, proving he can kick off runs of glory, but watch out for his five-game skid, reminding us even heroes face rough patches.

Opponents like mattde18, sametg34, and silverbuller fall prey to his sharp playstyle, each becoming a victim in their single encounters. However, others like luisenrii97 and alwanibrahimm exact revenge, highlighting the chess adage: "Every champion has their kryptonite."

When to Watch the Show

Haikal loves the midday battlefield, with a remarkable 100% win rate around noon. Morning sessions bring mixed fortunes—expect magic around the 1 AM hour too (with over 62% success). Crushing fatigue or just bad luck seems to visit on Thursdays and odd hours like 6 and 15 o'clock, where his win rate dips dramatically.

Memorable Victory Highlight

In a recent delight for his fans, Haikal obliterated MattDe18 with his trusty Alekhine's Defense Scandinavian Variation, winning by resignation after a tactical onslaught that forced Black king to dance unwillingly across the board:

Chess Personality

Behind the username kal-el212 lies a player who combines strategic patience with unpredictable bursts of tactical genius. His comeback rate after losing pieces stands proudly at 55%, and while sometimes the losses sting (with a 5% tilt factor), his resilience ensures he's always lining up for the next move.

In a nutshell, Haikal Baihaqi is the chess friend you want beside you on a rollercoaster ride of epic wins and near-miss adventures — the kind who’d rather resign early when the stars aren't aligned but bounce back to outwit opponents with a grin the next day.

Summary Stats:

• Peak Rapid Rating: 349
• Total Rapid Games: 48
• Wins / Losses / Draws: 20 / 25 / 3
• Favorite Opening: Alekhine's Defense Scandinavian Variation (100% win rate)
• Longest Winning Streak: 3 games
• Longest Losing Streak: 5 games
• Best Time to Play: Around 12 PM