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khoipham IM

Location: Amsterdam

Playing Since: 2015-03-14 (Inactive)

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Rapid: 2209
11W / 5L / 3D
Blitz: 2620
611W / 495L / 46D
Bullet: 2495
295W / 204L / 25D

Profile Summary: khoipham

Title: International Master (IM) - a badge earned with sweat, smiles, and maybe a few too many pawns sacrificed along the way.

From humble beginnings to terrifying bullet speeds, khoipham’s chess journey is nothing short of thrilling. Starting with a modest bullet rating in the mid-1500s in 2019, this relentless competitor skyrocketed to a peak bullet rating of 2514 by mid-2023 — faster than most of us can say “checkmate!” And if blitz is more your style, khoipham crushed it to a peak rating of 2628, proving to all that rapid reflexes and keen tactics are part of their secret arsenal.

Fittingly, these numbers reflect a player who not only loves high-speed battles but has a remarkable comeback rate of over 73%, showing off a knack for bouncing back even when the chips are down. That’s right: lose a piece? No problem. With a cool-headed win rate after losing a piece at 53%, khoipham turns adversity into opportunity, keeping opponents on edge.

When it comes to style, expect deep, patient games with an average of around 65 moves per win or loss — this is no bullet-only sprinter. The endgame master class goes on with nearly 68% of games reaching the endgame, ideal for the calculating mind of an International Master who loves a good puzzle till the final move.

Psychologically, khoipham’s tilt factor is impressively low (just 9), which means even after a loss, the mental game remains strong. Their optimal time to strike? The early bird at 5 AM — apparently, the best moves are made while the rest of us are snoozing.

Victory is sweet, especially when playing with Black: an impressive 57.34% win rate proves khoipham’s black pieces aren’t just defensive pawns but a force to be reckoned with. White does well to watch out too, with a solid 55.5% win rate grabbing the odds.

Notable Stats

  • Longest Winning Streak: 20 games (talk about momentum!)
  • Impressive bullet win rate against “sembachess”: 100% across 33 games – some rivalries clearly spark magic.
  • Opening mystery box titled “Top Secret” commands serious respect with over 58% bullet and 55% blitz win rates — opponents beware!
  • Timeout wins outnumber losses dramatically in bullet, a testament to exhausting foes both mentally and on the clock.

Recent Performance Highlights

In the most recent clash of titans, khoipham delivered a sharp checkmating blow against “drAlfil64” with the Sicilian Defense, showcasing patient build-up to a beautiful finish on move 56 with a queen escort. Not all days end in victory, though — like any true warrior, khoipham faces defeats too, including a narrow loss on time that proves even grandmasters can occasionally underestimate that ticking clock.

A Fun Fact

Despite the serious title and fierce competitive edge, khoipham’s stats hint at a player who never gives up easily, almost treating losses as invitations to come back stronger — a true chess gladiator with a playful spirit hidden beneath the armor of an International Master.

So whether it's lightning-fast bullet duels or slow-burning strategic wars, khoipham's game is a thrilling watch. Stay tuned because this IM is just getting started!


🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
sembachess 33W / 0L / 0D
kassiperrobaas 17W / 4L / 1D
Robin Duson 10W / 3L / 0D
gilbert1204 7W / 0L / 2D
intermittent1 8W / 0L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2023 2495 2620 2209
2022 2417 2506 2209
2021 2293 2174 2204
2020 2151 2044 2204
2019 1794 1823
2017 1379
2015 1118
Rating by Year201520172019202020212022202326201118YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2023 111W / 73L / 12D 104W / 84L / 5D 82.5
2022 87W / 81L / 16D 87W / 85L / 6D 80.9
2021 286W / 208L / 17D 318W / 184L / 20D 61.6
2020 31W / 12L / 1D 27W / 16L / 2D 75.4
2019 50W / 30L / 0D 50W / 32L / 0D 23.8
2017 0W / 0L / 2D 0W / 2L / 0D 58.8
2015 0W / 1L / 0D 0W / 0L / 0D 2.0

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 561 328 206 27 58.5%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 1457 809 597 51 55.5%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 22 14 5 3 63.6%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 20 1
Losing 9 0