Sơn Đặng (aka NTBT_DHS) - International Master Extraordinaire
Sơn Đặng is an International Master who dances with pieces on the chessboard like an artist with a paintbrush — only the canvas is 64 squares, and the stakes are usually “checkmate or bust.” Known in the chess community as NTBT_DHS, Sơn has a knack for blitz and bullet chess, accumulating thousands of games over years with a win rate that would make a grandmaster nod in approval.
With a career spanning several years, Sơn’s blitz rating once peeked at a sizzling 2853 in early 2019, while his bullet prowess topped out at an astonishing 2906 in 2021 — numbers so high they’d make even the mighty Hikaru pause for a second. Rapid also isn’t to be forgotten, with a peak of 2274, proving that whether it’s lightning-fast bullet or the slightly more “thinky” rapid, Sơn brings the heat.
Playing Style & Stats
- Extremely resilient, boasting a comeback rate of nearly 86% after losing pieces.
- Prefers the complexity of the middle and endgame, pushing average moves per win to nearly 78.
- Favors playing the secret openings and unorthodox lines — opponents never quite know what to expect.
- Psychological insights: Known for a low tilt factor (only 17%), showing nerves of steel during heated matches.
Career Highlights & Anecdotes
Over thousands of games, Sơn Đặng has achieved breathtaking winning streaks (up to 22 wins in a row) that mystify viewers and opponents alike. Not one to resign easily, Sơn’s eagerness to fight back is legendary, with only about 2.2% early resignation rate — which means they play until the very last pawn is trembling.
Just recently in 2025, Sơn executed a clean victory against phanhoangtuananh with a precise checkmate in a well-fought Indian Game, Knights Variation — a real treat for students of finesse and timing. But even champions stumble, as a loss occurred shortly before against vasileiosfamtsakaloglou, reminding us all that chess is both art and battle.
Fun Fact
Despite the intense focus required, Sơn seems to play best around 1 PM, the “magic hour” with a peak win rate — the perfect time for coffee and crushing your opponent!
Whether blitzing through games or calculating deep endgame strategies, Sơn Đặng continues to be a formidable figure in the chess world — a player with both the tactical bite of a seasoned predator and the psychological stamina of a marathoner. Keep your kings guarded, because when NTBT_DHS is on the board, surprises are always just a move away.
“Chess: the only place where moving your bishop can cause world domination.”