Phuc Thinh Mai

Phuc Thinh Mai (aka kenchess2024) - The Relentless Gambit Enthusiast

Meet Phuc Thinh Mai, a chess player who dances on the 64 squares like a mix of tactical ninja and slightly confused wizard. Known online as kenchess2024, Phuc has battled through over 200 rapid games alone, achieving a peak Rapid rating of 657 in December 2023. While not quite breaking grandmaster territory just yet, Phuc’s passion for the game is palpable — and entertaining.

His style? A curious blend of resilience and stubbornness. With a comeback rate of 77% after losing a piece, this player refuses to back down even when the odds are stacked against them. However, sometimes that stubborn streak leads to a respectable tilt factor of 10, proving they're human after all.

Phuc has a particular fondness for the Queen’s Gambit Declined: Chigorin Defense, where their results hover near a balanced 50/50 win-loss record across Rapid, Blitz, Daily, and Bullet formats. Perhaps a sign of calculated risk-taking or just a flair for unpredictability.

The 28-year-old (give or take a few years, chess rating doesn’t reveal birthdates) has faced a colorful cast of opponents, most notably trinhtrungkiendepzai20122, with an impressive 65.22% win rate, and hailhyan711675, against whom Phuc sports a flawless 100%. On the contrary, some opponents like crispyixx and old_players have proven particularly tough nuts to crack – zero wins recorded!

When asked about his best time to play, Phuc confidently points to the afternoon, especially around 3 PM, boasting a peak win rate of almost 67% during that hour. Blitz and Bullet are mixed bags – occasionally lightning fast, sometimes just lightning missed.

Off the board, Phuc’s strength lies in happily embracing both victory and defeat. The longest winning streak stands at a respectable 6 games, but true grit shines through in enduring a brutal 10-game losing streak without losing the chess spirit (or the sense of humor).

Fun Fact:

Despite a relatively modest rating, kenchess2024 has a penchant for dramatic finishes – most recent wins include a nerve-wracking time victory and a graceful resignation from the opponent, proving sometimes the psychological game is just as deadly as the board tactics.

Whether it’s dropping bishops for fun or turning the tide in endgames (played in an average of 54 moves), Phuc Thinh Mai is a reminder that chess is not just about ratings, but the joy of the battle itself.