Profile: Kalis Irfan (aka Mitsuya80)
Meet Kalis Irfan, a Rapid chess enthusiast who proves that perseverance beats mere luck—most of the time. Known on the boards as Mitsuya80, this player’s journey through the kingdom of chess has been a rollercoaster, with a peak Rapid rating soaring to 644 in February 2025. While that rating might not yet earn a spot in the Chess Hall of Fame, the spirit and clever tactics behind the screen tell a story of determination (and occasional surprising blunders).
Chess Strengths & Style
- Preferred Time Control: Rapid - where time is limited, but not too limited to panic!
- Peak Ratings:
- Rapid: 644
- Blitz: 606
- Daily: 400
- Bullet: 173
- Playing Style: Loves long endgames (58.6% of games reach the endgame stage) and patiently averages about 48 moves per win—because rushing is for amateurs.
- Tactical Awareness: A true fighter with a nearly 69% comeback rate! You’re never truly safe if Mitsuya80 is on the board.
- Resignation Habits: Resigns early in roughly 5% of games, proving that even the most stubborn players know when to throw in the towel (usually after an embarrassing blunder).
Opening Repertoire
Kalis favors openings that say, "Let's see what you got!" The King's Pawn Opening and its variations are favorites with a respectable ~52–59% win rate. The Pirc Defense stands out spectacularly with an impressive 87.5% success rate—clearly, this is his secret weapon when he needs to keep things spicy. On the flip side, beware of Scandinavian Defense attacks, with a win rate hovering under 22%—sometimes even the best have their kryptonite.
Notable Stats & Trivia
- With 158 wins against 139 losses in Rapid games, Mitsuya80 shows more victories than woes, though every hero has his struggles.
- Longest Winning Streak: 7 games – A week of glory!
- Longest Losing Streak: 9 games – Because what’s a journey without a few heartbreaks?
- Best Time to Play: 8 PM sharp when the stars align, and the brain’s running on coffee and sheer will.
Recent Battles
Mitsuya80's recent clashes have been thrilling (and sometimes brutal). Notable recent victories include a crafty win in the Bishops Opening Berlin Defense—where a timely knight capture sealed the deal in under 4 moves! And just days before, a victory by resignation over thanosth01 in the aggressive King's Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation showed off some dazzling strategic maneuvering. Losses happen too, often against higher-rated foes or tricky gambits—chess is a game of patience and learning.
The Personality Behind the Pieces
Whether it's outsmarting opponents or shrugging off tough losses, Kalis Irfan embraces the game with both passion and humor. With a tilt factor of 9 (don’t worry, that’s on a scale up to 100), frustration comes and goes—but so does triumph. Expect bold sacrifices, unexpected endgames, and the occasional groan-worthy blunder that reminds us all: chess is human.
In summary, Mitsuya80 is the player who never backs down, loves a good challenge, and keeps the board alive with spirit and surprises. Keep an eye on this one—there’s more greatness to come!
