Minh Hoang Pham IM

Minh Hoang Pham – International Master Extraordinaire

Minh Hoang Pham, known in online circles as MasterLeo2018, is no ordinary chess player – they're an International Master, a title bestowed by FIDE upon those who have proven their battles on 64 squares are nothing short of epic.

Starting from humble Blitz beginnings with ratings fluctuating wildly between 837 and 1804 back in 2018, Minh displayed the resilience of a chess warrior. By 2021, their Blitz rating soared to an astonishing 2477 peak, showcasing a gargantuan leap in skill and strategic madness.

Minh's style is a blend of endurance and tactical wizardry. With an endgame frequency of almost 79%, you can bet that these games don’t just end with a bang – they end with a careful surgical strike after a prolonged duel. Expect games averaging around 77 moves whether Minh is claiming victory or facing defeat – because if this IM is playing, boredom won’t be an option.

Talking about comebacks? Minh has an incredible 92.35% comeback rate. Lost a piece? Fear not! Minh’s record shows a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece – the ultimate example of turning crisis into triumph. Some might call it stubbornness; Minh calls it "making the impossible, possible."

When it comes to openings and overall Blitz games, Minh keeps most of their secrets under wraps (“Top Secret” opening with a nearly 48.35% win rate over 668 games!). So if you ever face Minh and think you’ve anticipated their opening, think again.

Minh is no stranger to challenge either. Some opponents like bon31415 face a daunting 75% loss rate, but there are some lucky few like monkasmove with a perfect 100% win rate against Minh. Chess is full of surprises, and Minh embraces them all.

Oh, and chess isn’t just daytime work – Minh thrives at all hours, with a 72% win rate right at midnight and 61-65% in the early mornings when most people are dreaming of winning positions instead of actually achieving them.

With a tilt factor of 10, Minh probably gets frustrated sometimes, but with a Rated vs Casual win difference of a modest 12.12%, even when the pressure's on, this IM delivers consistently.

In short, Minh Hoang Pham is a relentless strategist, a comeback artist, and a chess adventurer who turns every game into a story worth telling – with a dash of mystery, a sprinkle of tactical brilliance, and perhaps a little mischief behind the scenes.