♜ Still building. Still improving.

CS student · Software developer · Competitive player

▶ Who I Am

Computer Science student focused on AI, automation, and software development. I spend most of my time studying systems, building personal projects, and working on things that compound over time. I'm drawn to environments where consistent effort and deliberate practice actually make a difference — chess included.

▶ Competitive Background

Before chess, I spent years competing in ranked games across different genres. I know what it means to grind through a rating system, hit ceilings, and break through them. That background is part of why I take chess seriously — not because I'm good at it yet, but because I know what the process actually looks like.

Valorant — Radiant
Rocket League — Supersonic Legend
Counter-Strike 2 — #18,312 Premier
Brawlhalla — Platinum
Chess.com — ~500 · in progress

▶ My Chess Journey

I'm a beginner. I blunder pawns, miss tactical sequences, and sometimes hang my queen. That's fine — it's all part of the process. I'm here for the long run: studying fundamentals, learning from every loss, and slowly building something that holds up. Chess is the most honest game I've played. It shows you exactly where your thinking breaks down, and I respect that.

▶ Openings I Play

As Black — Caro-Kann Defense

Solid, principled, and surprisingly resilient for a beginner. Clear structure, no early drama, and a lot of long-term depth.

1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5

As White — English Opening

Flexible and positional. Transposes into rich structures and leaves room for sharp play when the position opens up. I'd rather play fighting chess than passive chess.

1. c4

Tactical Weapon — Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Gambit (ICBM)

A sharp trap disguised as a beginner mistake. After 3...Nd4, White is baited into 4.Nxe5?? — and then 4...Qg5! wins back the piece with a devastating double attack. Most people fall for it exactly once.

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nd4!?

▶ Current Development

Tactics
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Openings
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Endgames
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Positional
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▶ What I'm Into

AI & machine learning · automation & systems · software development · competitive games · ranking systems · strategy · long-term thinking · building things that actually work

"Not there yet — but getting there."