Chris Baker – International Master
Chris Baker, who is known online as suneebaker, is an accomplished International Master (IM), a title bestowed by FIDE to those who can occasionally make grandmasters sweat. With a blitz rating peaking over 2555 and rapid play comfortably hovering above 2100, Chris has clearly mastered the art of fast decision-making under pressure—even if the coffee is cold.
Over the years, Chris has amassed thousands of games, showcasing an impressive blitz record of nearly 3,000 wins against around 2,100 losses and more draws than a suspicious tie in a chess puzzle. Their tactical awareness is so fine-tuned that they bounce back from setbacks with an 82% comeback rate—a true phoenix rising from the ashes of losing pawns and pieces.
Known for grinding out gritty endgames (almost 73% of their play involves these, so expect grinding battles), Chris averages over 66 moves per victory—so don’t expect quick draws when playing against them. The stubborn resilience continues with a win rate after losing a piece of over 99%, proving that Chris not only plays chess, but also psychology.
When playing white, they carve out wins more than half the time (about 56%), and even when wielding the black pieces, they maintain a respectable 51% win rate. However, one quirk in their style is a tilt factor rated at 8 (who hasn’t been there?), indicating that losing a piece might get their inner dramatic chess commentator fired up, though luckily it rarely lasts long.
Chris tends to play better in the mornings and early weekdays, boasting sky-high win rates around 60% on Sundays and good performance in the early hours (4-6 a.m.)—maybe a secret strategy involving sleep-deprived opponents? With an early resignation under 3%, they clearly prefer battling it out until the bitter last move.
Their opening repertoire remains a closely guarded secret, but victories speak volumes, with a 53%+ win rate in blitz and a striking 72% in rapid. Opponents beware: Chris has secured some massive winning streaks, climaxing with a streak of 20 consecutive wins. No pressure though, Chris.
Whether you meet Chris on a blitzboard, rapid time control, or a casual daily game, expect a blend of patience, resilience, and a dash of humor—because behind every IM is a player who knows how to laugh at the game’s surprises... and at themselves.