The Viper Emerges
Philip Heney, known to the chess internet as ViperKing, is a streamer who found his true home in blitz. His journey began in 2018 with modest ambitions and a rating that needed some love. Over the years, he turned into a 2200+ menace who plays more games in a month than most people play in a decade.
Style and Openings
ViperKing believes chess should be spicy. His most played opening is the Blackburne Shilling Gambit, a wild response to the Italian Game that often sees a knight planted on d4 and a pawn offered for fun. He is also deeply fond of the Australian Defense and the Amazon Attack, both of which lead to chaotic, unbooked positions where he thrives.
His numbers back up the chaos: a 94% win rate with the Blackburne Shilling Gambit in daily games, and a rapid win rate above 80% with the Australian Defense. He is not just a blitz spammer; he is a researcher of the weird and wonderful.
Rivals and Revenge
ViperKing has a deep history with MaximumDestruction2, facing them 124 times and winning 87 of those battles. He also has a perfect 51-0 record against ViperKingyt_official, which is either a fantastic rivalry or the world's most convenient alt account. Meanwhile, CutBattleship has been his personal nightmare, with 37 wins against him. Every hero needs a villain.
Fun Facts
- Longest winning streak: 24 games.
- Longest losing streak: 16 games, followed by a comeback rate of 74.93%.
- He wins almost half the time even after losing a piece, so never trust a "won" game against him.
- His best day is Saturday and his best hour is 10:00, which might be when the caffeine kicks in.
- He resigns early sometimes, but only when he is sure; he is not afraid to play on in a lost position and swindle.
Whether he is streaming a winning streak or a tilt session, ViperKing always brings entertainment. Just do not challenge him to a Blackburne Shilling Gambit unless you have done your homework.