Zul fandi

Zul Fandi (aka okeybrader) - The Relentless Rapid Riser

Meet Zul Fandi, a chess enthusiast whose game is as unpredictable as his rating fluctuations! Starting with a modest Rapid rating of around 600 in early 2021, Zul steadily climbed the ladder, peaking impressively at 860 in August 2022. While his Blitz rating keeps him on his toes (hovering near 500 with occasional adventurous dives below 300), his true battleground remains the Rapid format.

Known for his daring King's Pawn Opening - Leonardis Variation where he boasts a perfect 100% win rate (because why not?), Zul has a soft spot for gambits too, dazzling opponents with an 83.33% win rate in the Englund Gambit, proving that taking risks can sometimes pay off handsomely.

Zul is no stranger to ups and downs. His longest winning streak stands proudly at 6, but don't be fooled—his longest losing streak is 8 games, making him a true warrior who knows both taste of victory and agony of defeat. When he's on, Wednesday and mid-afternoon (2 PM is his magic hour) are the times to catch him at his sharpest, with a dazzling 56% win rate on Wednesdays and a flawless 100% at 14:00 hours, because apparently Zul is powered by afternoon tea.

His playing style? A fascinating mix of patience and chaos: an average of around 53 moves per win or loss shows he enjoys the grind, battling well into the endgame (over 50% frequency). If he loses a piece, don’t count him out just yet—with a comeback rate over 60%, Zul is like a phoenix rising from the ashes—strategic, stubborn, and occasionally lucky.

Zul’s psychological profile hints at a slight tilt factor, but hey, who doesn’t lose their cool sometimes? His tendency to resign early stands at under 9%, so mostly he fights until the bitter end — or until his coffee runs out.

Recent Highlights

• Latest Epic Victory: On May 6, 2025, Zul checkmated an opponent through the King's Pawn Opening, Kings Knight Variation with the poise of a true tactician.
• Notable Rivals: He has bested heavy hitters like lordsilly and georgebrv10 100% of the time — a small army of victims who learned not to underestimate okeybrader.
• Biggest Challenges: Facing wolfdog52 has been tough, with zero wins to date, keeping Zul hungry and motivated.

Whether launching a cool gambit or grinding down an opponent in a long endgame, Zul Fandi is that charming underdog who persists, adapts, and entertains — sometimes winning, sometimes losing, but always keeping the chessboard lively.