This probably isn’t the prettiest way to do it but if you run out of tools and simply gotta get the job done, you can indeed de-solder an SMD chip with a candle!
I pushed the QFP to the side with tweezers and it only took about 10 seconds for it to start moving and immediately removed the board from the fire and I could easily lift the prized IC. Interestingly, right after the procedure, the IC was only lukewarm to the touch.
