Player Profile: M M (aka laham0)
Meet laham0, a chess player whose journey on the 64 squares is as colorful as it is unpredictable. With a peak rapid rating of 593 in May 2025, M M has demonstrated solid tactical skills and a penchant for clever openings. Although laham0's blitz and bullet ratings may not terrify grandmasters (422 and 194 respectively), this player’s strategic endurance in rapid and daily games speaks volumes about their chess spirit.
Style & Strengths
Known for a 67% comeback rate after losing a piece, laham0 keeps calm when the chips are down—like a chess ninja who refuses to fold early (early resignation rate ~3.8%). Their favorite time to channel chess genius? Mornings around 10 AM, when the brain is fresh and the coffee is presumably still hot.
Interestingly, laham0’s Black pieces are more victorious than White, boasting a 52% win rate as Black compared to 37% as White. Maybe the mystery and darkness inspire their best play. Among openings, the Alekhine's Defense and Van Geet Opening Reversed Nimzowitsch Variation stand out with a perfect 100% win rate in rapid games—talk about opening mastery!
Battle Record
With nearly as many wins as losses in rapid games (43 wins vs. 44 losses), laham0's matches are fiercely contested battles rather than one-sided strolls in the park. In daily chess, laham0 proudly remains undefeated with a perfect 1-0 record, showing they can close out games with precision.
Their longest winning streak is an impressive 5 games, balanced by a humbling 6-game losing streak. Chess is a rollercoaster, and laham0 rides it with equal enthusiasm and resilience.
Signature Game Moments
One of laham0's finest finishes came on June 1, 2025, executing a beautiful checkmate in just under 17 minutes in a rapid game against Bilos_05. They showed tactical grit and creativity — and the ability to coordinate pieces like a grandmaster DJ mixing beats.
A Touch of Humor
If M M were a superhero, their power would be the uncanny ability to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat (67% comeback rate isn’t a coincidence!). Beware when laham0 is behind: resignation is not on their playlist. Expect audacious moves, creative sacrifices, and perhaps the occasional chuckle-inducing blunder—it’s all part of the charm.
Playing Preferences & Quirks
- Most productive day: Thursday, winning 75% of games played then.
- Top opening: Alekhine’s Defense with a flawless record in rapid.
- When losing a piece: 38% chance to still win—never underestimate the underdog!
- Average moves per win: ~47 moves, indicating games tend to be strategic marathons.
- Opponent nemesis? The mysterious barsacampeon, who has yet to see defeat at laham0's hands.
In short, M M aka laham0 is the kind of player who makes chess exciting: consistently fighting, occasionally dazzling, and always ready to learn from the next move. Whether you're an opponent or a fan, expect an entertaining, rollercoaster ride on the chessboard!
