Rifqi Ikhsanudin: The Bullet Grinder of rifqiner
Who Is Rifqi Ikhsanudin?
Rifqi Ikhsanudin, known online as rifqiner, is a high-volume online chess warrior. With more than 18,000 rated games, he lives in the fast lane of Bullet chess. His preferred time control is bullet, where he has built a reputation for rapid-fire decisions, relentless checking, and a habit of turning lost positions into wins.
The Road to 2200
Rifqi's journey began in March 2021 at a modest bullet rating near 600. He improved steadily, crossing 1200 within months and 1500 by mid-2022. After a quiet stretch, 2026 became his breakout year: he blasted from the 1700s to a peak bullet rating of 2228 (2026-09-12), and his Rapid and blitz ratings followed close behind. His chart tells the story of a player who never stops pushing.
Opening Repertoire: Fearless and Unconventional
Rifqi is not afraid to step off the beaten path. As Black he frequently plays the Modern Defense, with over 1,000 bullet games and a winning record. He also loves the Amar Gambit, a rare and cheeky opening that has earned him a 57% win rate as Black in bullet. With White, he often reaches for the Scandinavian Defense, especially in blitz, where he scores a solid 56%.
His taste for sharp and unusual lines extends to the Blackburne Shilling Gambit and the Amazon Attack. The result is a style that is hard to prepare against and even harder to face at bullet speed.
Comeback King
One of Rifqi's most impressive traits is his resilience. His comeback rate is nearly 83%, and he wins almost half of his games even after losing a piece. He rarely gets blown off the board, with a one-sided loss rate under 5%. If you want to beat him, you have to finish the job.
His longest winning streak is 19 games, while his longest losing streak is 12, which shows he is just as good at bouncing back from rough patches as he is at running hot.
Rivalries and Head-to-Head Battles
No profile of Rifqi would be complete without mentioning liamelia. The two have faced off 86 times, and Rifqi holds a dominant 78-8 record. Other frequent opponents include slearn_finder, finddn, and kalisambung, but liamelia is the name that appears most often in his game history.
Style and Habits
- Endgames are his comfort zone, with endgame positions occurring in about 71% of his games.
- He loves to give check. His most common checking piece is the queen, and he wins 61% of games when he lands the first check.
- His best time to play is 19:00, when his win rate jumps to 54%.
- He rarely resigns early, and he wins most of his games by timeout or checkmate rather than resignation.
Rifqi Ikhsanudin is proof that volume, courage, and a love for the bullet clock can carry a player from the low 600s to the 2200s. Keep an eye on rifqiner, because he is just getting started.