Michael Song (mjysong) - International Master Extraordinaire
Meet Michael Song, a chess virtuoso officially crowned as an International Master by FIDE, who turns the battlefield of 64 squares into his personal playground. With a blitz rating rocketing from 1348 in 2015 to a nifty 2015 by 2016, Michael has proven that lightning-fast thinking is more than just a party trick.
Known for wielding his 'Top Secret' openings like a grandmaster ninja, Michael boasts a stunning 71.9% win rate over 32 games, leaving opponents scratching their heads and Googling “What just happened?”. His games are as lengthy as a Sunday brunch, averaging about 61 moves in victorious battles—because why finish early when you can make it dramatic?
If you mess with Michael, prepare for a psychological rollercoaster. Despite an early resignation rate of about 22%, this savvy tactician excels in comebacks, with a comeback success rate soaring to 78%+ and a perfect 100% win-rate after losing a piece. Yes, losing to Michael is basically losing the will to ever win again.
Michael's record against rivals is a mixed bag of triumph and trials: undefeated (100% win rate) against some like sasadjurovicsm and alendm, but a puzzling 0% against foes like patov and computer4-impossible. Chess players call this “selective destruction,” Michael calls it “motivational.”
When it comes to peak performance, the magic happens mostly in the afternoon and early evening—13:00 to 18:00, with an enchanting 100% win record at 18:00 sharp. Tuesdays are his kryptonite, though, which might explain his reluctance to schedule tournaments before hump day.
Michael plays white with style and grace (winning 75% of the time) and black with strategic grit (almost 69% success). He’s a player who can turn the tide, outwit opponents, and keep the audience guessing if that winning streak of eight will ever be broken. Spoiler alert: It probably won’t.
In short, Michael Song isn’t just a chess player; he’s the kind of opponent who makes you double-check your moves, your life choices, and maybe your entire opening repertoire. If you face him, better bring your A-game—and maybe a coffee, because those long games are anything but short.