Chan Hao Tuck, known in the chess circles simply as ksidkek, is a player who dances on the 64 squares with a mix of calculated strategy and a pinch of unpredictability. Rising steadily through the ranks, Chan transformed from a modest Rapid rating of 196 in early 2023 to a remarkable peak of 401 by May 2025—a journey marked by resilience, tactical awareness, and occasional bouts of "early resignation syndrome" (he admits around 19% of his games end this way, but hey, who wants to waste time on a losing battle?).
Game Style & Achievements
A fan of the Scandinavian Defense and its Mieses-Kotrc variations, Chan has run this opening line in over 40 Rapid games, boasting a decent win rate hovering around 50%. His favorite gambit? The Englund Gambit with a surprisingly spicy 60% win rate—a weapon used to catch opponents off-guard and claim victory in unconventional ways.
Don't underestimate his Blitz and Daily games either—Chan achieved a blistering Blitz peak rating of 555 and an impressive perfect Daily rating of 532 (with just one game played, but who's counting!).
Tactical Mind and Psychological Rollercoaster
With a comeback rate of over 70%, Chan is not a player who throws in the towel easily. Losing a piece? No problem—he still manages to claw out victory almost half the time. However, even this calm tactician has his moments of tilt (tilt factor 8), although these are kept well in check.
Recent Battles and Memorable Moments
One of Chan's most memorable victories came on 4th June 2025, employing a fearsome Scandinavian Defense against a worthy opponent, drk0104, clinching the game by checkmate after a nail-biting 69 moves. You can relive the drama here. Of course, not all battles have ended in triumph; losses against players like zenny_idiot and hilalrahh show that even the best have off days.
Off the Board
When not contemplating his next move or studying complex endgames (which he encounters in about 31.5% of games), Chan enjoys the little quirks of life — like perfecting his winning streak (currently an impressive 3 games, with a longest streak of 5) and reflecting on the irony of having a 100% win rate in some matchups, but a humbling 0% against others. A true chess player’s life!
