Profile: Kurniawan Iqbal (mungkiice)
Meet Kurniawan Iqbal, better known in the chess realms as mungkiice, a rapid-fire tactician who plays chess like it’s a captivating thriller—sometimes winning, sometimes learning, but always entertaining. His rapid rating has rocketed between a humble 312 and an impressive peak of 879, proving that perseverance (and maybe a bit of caffeine) work wonders on the 64 squares.
Specializing in Rapid chess, mungkiice brings a unique blend of flair and grit to the board, with a win-loss record that’s almost as balanced as his opening repertoire. He’s no stranger to the Queen’s Pawn Opening - Chigorin Variation, boasting an admirable 52.73% win rate over 55 games. Meanwhile, his performances with the Scandinavian Defense swing between experimental brilliance and “Oops, not again!” moments—winning about 54.55% of the time.
His playing style is a compelling mix of endurance and excitement: On average, he engages in battles lasting over 60 moves when victorious, savoring the long game as much as the quick tactics. Although sometimes the clock ticks faster than his decisions—13 wins came on timeouts, proving he knows how to juggle time pressure with nerve.
Did we mention his comeback skills? An astonishing 80.51% comeback rate means that mungkiice refuses to give up even when down a piece, often turning the tables and leaving opponents wondering if the game ended or if they fell into a trap.
Fun facts and quirks:
- Longest Winning Streak: 10 games — a mini chess marathon!
- Favorite time of day: 9 PM, when brainwaves are just right for checkmates.
- Preferred Time Control: Rapid, because slow drip chess is for the faint-hearted.
- His psychological tilt factor is a modest 8, which means he keeps his cool better than most when the tension rises.
Just last June, mungkiice clinched a thrilling victory in a Queens Pawn Opening against maitsuntsaye, winning on time with a strategic assault that would make chess bots take notes.
Whether facing friends or fearsome foes, mungkiice's games embody the spirit of chess: a blend of strategy, heart, and a dash of unpredictability. Keep an eye on this player—the journey from humble ranks to rapid stardom is still in full swing.
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