ibrahim husham

Ibrahim Husham - The Rapid Rising Rook

Known in the virtual chess arenas by his handle kalhey321, Ibrahim Husham is a pragmatic rapid chess enthusiast who approaches the game with a curious blend of dogged persistence and moments of almost poetic precision. His rapid rating soared from 781 in 2024 to an impressive 876 in 2025, reflecting not just growth but determination to improve with every game.

Ibrahim has played nearly a thousand games with his favorite opening "Top Secret," making it clear that he likes to keep his opponents on their toes—after all, secrecy is the best strategy! His win rate in this opening hovers neatly above 50%, proving that even in the mystery lies mastery.

With a respectable overall record of 474 wins against 448 losses and 15 draws, Ibrahim’s style leans toward endurance; his games often stretch to an average of 60 moves when he wins, and around 69 when he doesn’t—apparently, he likes to make his opponent work hard for every single point.

His longest winning streak is a solid 11 games, though at present he rides a modest streak of 2. These numbers show he can hold his nerve, but also that there’s always room for some exciting back-and-forth action!

Psychological resilience is his secret weapon, boasting a remarkable 72% comeback rate and a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece. Truly a phoenix of the chessboard, Ibrahim rarely lets a slip in material disrupt his focus.

Intriguingly, Ibrahim performs best in the afternoon—with a 63.64% win rate at 1 PM and a solid 60% at 11 AM—clearly the brain works best post-coffee, pre-dinner. But the poor early birds can be forgiven his zero wins at 5 and 9 AM; even chess maestros have their off hours!

White pieces seem to favor him slightly more than black with a 52.64% win rate, but he’s no slouch defending or attacking from the dark side either, seamlessly balancing his team's colors over the years.

Perhaps the most lovable trait of Ibrahim: a humble early resignation rate of just 2.23%, showing he rarely bolts before the final move—except maybe when the coffee runs out.

So, whether you’re facing him as calebcrim, nadavharlev16, or any of his many opponents, be prepared for a battle that’s as much about grit as it is about strategy. Ibrahim Husham might just be the player who will keep your king up late and your pawns trembling.