Chess Profile: Kiệt Phạm (aka TimeToCrush)
Meet Kiệt Phạm, the chess enthusiast known on the battlefield of 64 squares as TimeToCrush. A player whose name itself is a warning to opponents all over the virtual boards, TimeToCrush has been steadily climbing the rating ladder from humble beginnings in the 1200s to a formidable peak of 2608 in Bullet, 2581 in Blitz, and a solid 2289 in Rapid by 2025. For those who love daily games, a consistent 1871 peak rating makes Kiệt a reliable foe - though much less frequent in this slower format.
Playing Style & Personality
Kiệt’s style is a blend of grit and persistence, boasting an impressive 84.06% comeback rate—meaning when things look grim after losing a piece, don't count them out! They venture deep into endgames, as reflected by a high 77.91% endgame frequency, savoring the strategic finesse for which many lose their patience.
Early resignations are rare, just a humble 2.13%, probably because giving up early would mean missing the chance to flip the board on opponents—literally. Patience is a virtue, after all.
Strengths & Openings
Kiệt dominates with the mysterious Top Secret opening repertoire across all time controls, securing a striking 60% win rate in Rapid and hovering around 50% in faster games. They also show particular love for classical lines such as the Sicilian Defense Old Sicilian Variation and the English Opening King's English Variation, winning every game they've played using these.
Competitive Record & Stats
With thousands of games logged, Kiệt is no stranger to the ups and downs of competitive chess. Their Blitz and Bullet win/loss records are near the edge of a razor, showing a warrior who battles fiercely until the last second. Despite a slightly higher loss ratio in Bullet (5475 wins to 5785 losses), their resilience is unbeatable, proven by a current winning streak.
Fun fact: Kiệt has an uncanny knack for playing better on Tuesdays and later evenings, with the best win rate at 9 PM (21:00) clocking in at a whopping 57.14%!
Memorable Recent Game
In a recent encounter against ImDH22, Kiệt’s opening with the English Opening King's English Variation led to a commanding victory by resignation. Demonstrating classical positional play, it was a tactical ballet culminating on move 58, proving Kiệt’s mastery in squeezing opponents until they yield.
Off the Board
Known for keeping a tilt factor of just 20 – meaning about as cool as an ice cube – Kiệt keeps calm and collected, never letting setbacks ruin their game. Although every chess player has their moments, TimeToCrush’s psychological resilience is their secret weapon.
In summary: Kiệt Phạm is not just ‘time to crush’ your pieces, but also time to witness a chess journey filled with grit, endurance, and plenty of wins that often leave opponents scratching their heads – and their pawns wondering, "what just happened?"