Adham Kandil - International Master Extraordinaire
Meet Adham Kandil, a chess player whose brain has been officially recognized by FIDE with the prestigious title of International Master. Simply put, Adham doesn't just play chess—they wage finely calculated wars on 64 squares, often leaving opponents wondering if their pieces have been replaced by tiny spies.
Starting from humble beginnings with blitz ratings just shy of 2000 back in 2017, Adham's rapid-fire decisions and tactical wizardry quickly skyrocketed their rating, peaking in blitz at a dazzling 2658 in November 2023—close enough to Grandmaster territory to make chess engines sweat.
Adham's style? Imagine a patient strategist with the tenacity of a chess hound and a comeback rate impressive enough to give hope to both fans and lucky opponents. With an average game length of about 74 moves in victories, this player enjoys the endgame dance almost as much as a cat enjoys knocking things off tables.
Known for the Giuoco Piano opening among others, Adham’s games are full of classical flair blended with modern bite—like a gourmet meal served with a side of checkmate. Just recently, on June 2nd, 2025, Adham delivered a picturesque checkmate in a live game, proving the art of finishing with style is alive and well.
Whether blitzing, bulleting, or taking their time in rapid games, Adham has a knack for thriving under pressure, with a win rate above 49% even against players of equal or higher rating. Those losses? Rare and mostly the result of opponents escaping by the skin of their king’s teeth.
Off the board, one can only assume Adham’s mind is a labyrinth of intricate tactics, clever traps, and humorous reflections on the eternal struggle: “To castle or not to castle, that is the question.” Fortunately for chess fans everywhere, this International Master chooses to tackle the board head-on—one brilliant move at a time.
In summary, a_kandil is not just a player; they’re a force on the chess landscape—a worthy adversary, a strategic genius, and occasionally, the reason your queen mysteriously disappears.