Omar Tariq Shariff

Omar Tariq Shariff (aka 2win2win)

Meet Omar Tariq Shariff, a chess gladiator whose battlefield spans the dizzying arenas of online blitz, bullet, daily, and rapid games. With a username as catchy as 2win2win, he’s not just here to play — he’s here to conquer (and occasionally spectacularly flub a tactic or three for dramatic effect).

Rating rollercoaster and styles

Omar’s journey is a thrilling tune of ups and downs, with a peak blitz rating of about 1154 and a daily highlight rating soaring to 1383. His rapid blitzing might not top the charts, but his tactical resilience shines with a strong comeback rate of 77.77% — nothing like a good old chess cliffhanger!

His playing style? Patience may not be his strong suit, given an early resignation rate of 2.1%, but once he’s in, he’s all about those endgames, with a hefty endgame frequency of nearly 58%. On average, he’s not one for short wins either, spending around 49 moves per victory on the clock – proof that he likes to make every game a saga.

Strategy and Openings

Omar’s repertoire features some classic choices like the Philidor Defense, the King's Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation, and the Italian Game, the latter boasting a delightful 75% win rate. He’s also quite the adventurer, dipping toes into the Sicilian Defense, with a commendable win rate hovering above 66%.

A look at recent battles

Recently, Omar demonstrated his knack for seizing opportunities:

• In a classic Philidor Defense Safeguard, he forced his opponent to abandon the game — talk about making ’em sweat!
• Against King’s Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation, Omar outmaneuvered his opponent in a tense endgame, winning by resignation.
• In a bullet of moves, he mastered a tricky battle to checkmate his adversary in the Scotch Game, sealing victory expertly.

Opponent Insights & Quirks

Omar has squared off most against players like dgunn313 and frasier10, holding close to a 50% win rate across the board. Notably, he’s got a few opponents he simply dominates (take that, “sksaroha10” and “lilyaaaaaaaaaaa” with full win records). But beware, a stubborn few have left him feeling the sting of defeat too!

When to catch Omar in action

His most victorious hours tend to be around early morning and late afternoon, with a peak winning edge right at 7 AM — maybe he’s fueled by a strong cup of coffee or just a chessboard wizard at dawn? One can only guess.

The Psychological Edge

Despite a solid tactical foundation, Omar isn’t immune to the classic player’s nemesis: a tilt factor of 13, which means as entertaining as his games can be, sometimes the mental bees get to him. But hey, everyone needs a little spice in their chess life!

In Summary

Omar Tariq Shariff, 2win2win, is the friendly chess warrior who blends determination, a repertoire full of tough openings, and a pinch of online mischief. Whether climbing the daily ladder or blitzing through the ranks, he’s a player to watch for those who love a good game filled with passion, patience, and a splash of unpredictable moves.

Keep an eye on his chess.com profile for more thrilling checkmates, clever tactics, and possibly some early resignations (hey, it happens to the best of us!).