Minh Pham WFM

Minh Pham - Woman FIDE Master Extraordinaire

Minh Pham, known online as minhpham13, is a chess player who wears the title Woman FIDE Master like a badge of honor... or maybe a crown—because if blitz were a kingdom, Minh would sit comfortably on the throne! With a bullet peak rating soaring above 2000 and a blitz peak rating just shy of 2000 (1963 to be exact in June 2018), Minh combines speed, skill, and a bit of that mysterious "Top Secret" opening magic that keeps opponents guessing and often baffled.

Over the years, Minh has demonstrated a penchant for fierce tactical skirmishes and endurance worthy of a marathon runner—average games often stretch into the 60-70 move range. A lover of blitz battles with over 90 wins and a penchant for impressive winning streaks (up to 15!), Minh’s style reflects a cunning mix of patience and surprise attacks.

Minh’s opening repertoire is a delightful blend of classics and curiosities, from the Sicilian Defense to the elusive Lion Defense (which, to be honest, sounds like a chess opening from the wild jungle). With a 50.91% win rate using “Top Secret” openings alone, Minh definitely knows how to keep the competition on their toes.

Not one to shy away from a challenge, Minh battles best in the wee hours — especially at 4 AM, when the rest of the world naps and the freshest moves emerge! Besides dazzling moves, Minh is known for a strong psychological battle: a tilt factor of just 7 means they have nerves of steel (or at least calm enough to hide the panic).

Recent victories include winning on time against hongngoc2920 in a well-fought blitz game featuring the Sicilian Defense, proving once again that Minh's time management is just as sharp as their tactics. Losses? Sure, but they’re few and precious—lessons earned on the road to greatness!

When Minh plays White, look out! Their White win rate is a sweet 58.26%, and their comeback rate of nearly 77% shows this master refuses to bow out early. Whether blitz, rapid, or bullet, Minh keeps proving that chess isn't just a game—it's a battlefield for wit, nerves, and a dash of humor.

So, whether you’re facing minhpham13 in an online blitz or sneaking a peek at their long game struggles and triumphs, you’re witnessing a chess journey full of sharp moves, fierce spirit, and maybe just a little bit of magical mystery chess dust.