Guess Who - International Master
Known simply as Guess Who — the master of mystery and the 64 squares — this International Master from FIDE has a chess résumé as intriguing as their name suggests. With a peak Rapid rating of 2445 and an even more dazzling Blitz high of 2542, Guess Who is a force to be reckoned with, especially when the clock is ticking.
Career Highlights
- Earned the prestigious title of International Master, proving skill beyond mere guessing.
- Achieved a staggering longest winning streak of 11 consecutive wins, currently maintaining that streak — some say they never stop winning when on a roll.
- Mastered the “Top Secret” opening, a move so elusive even databases haven’t cracked its full code, boasting win rates over 60% across all time controls.
Playing Style
Playing with a blend of patience and tactical genius, Guess Who prefers long, strategic battles with an average of about 74 moves per win, savoring the endgame glory almost 80% of the time. When down a piece, this player’s comeback rate stands tall at nearly 89%, with an astounding 100% win rate after losing material — they're practically rewriting the “how to bounce back” handbook.
Performance Trends
Whether it’s the quiet early hours or the late evening, Guess Who’s win rates soar to 100% at dawn and dip only mildly after midnight. With a tilt factor of just 5, this calm and collected competitor rarely lets frustration cloud superior judgment, even against the most cunning opponents.
Notable Opponents
Guess Who boasts a flawless recent record against players like adamtyue, soldierholder, and garudapura — winning 100% of the time. Rumor has it, some opponents have started questioning if they're really facing a player or a grandmaster-shaped enigma.
Fun Fact
Though known for serious chess skill, Guess Who likely refuses to reveal his favorite snack during tournaments — adding an extra layer of mystery to an already enigmatic persona. The only thing you can be sure about? When Guess Who plays, the game can end only one way ... unpredictably brilliant.
Coach's Advice
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🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| adamtyue | 13W / 0L / 0D | View |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| adamtyue | 13W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| Ludvig Carlsson | 6W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| lewiseisen | 2W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| the_maharaj | 4W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| keosidi | 1W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2542 | 2445 | ||
| 2024 | 2542 | 2000 | ||
| 2022 | 2445 | |||
| 2021 | 2409 | |||
| 2019 | 2396 | |||
| 2018 | 2358 | |||
| 2017 | 2230 | 2309 | 2402 | |
| 2016 | 2222 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6W / 0L / 0D | 8W / 0L / 0D | 84.9 |
| 2024 | 3W / 0L / 0D | 1W / 0L / 0D | 82.2 |
| 2022 | 3W / 0L / 0D | 2W / 0L / 0D | 55.4 |
| 2021 | 1W / 0L / 0D | 0W / 0L / 0D | 57.0 |
| 2019 | 19W / 8L / 0D | 7W / 13L / 3D | 79.9 |
| 2018 | 3W / 1L / 0D | 3W / 2L / 0D | 73.4 |
| 2017 | 10W / 2L / 2D | 7W / 6L / 2D | 78.2 |
| 2016 | 2W / 0L / 0D | 1W / 0L / 0D | 58.7 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Knights Game | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Scotch Game | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Dutch Defense | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
| KGD: Classical, 3.Bc4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 42.9% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Barnes Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna Gambit: 3...d5 4.exd5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 24 | 24 |
| Losing | 5 | 0 |