Profile: ABDERRAHIM BEN ELMAALEM (AKA ABD-BEN)
Meet ABDERRAHIM BEN ELMAALEM, a tenacious chess tactician navigating the battlefield with the finesse of a knight on a caffeine rush. Known online as ABD-BEN, this player’s chess journey is marked by daring openings, nail-biting comebacks, and a rollercoaster ride of ratings that would make even Magnus Carlsen raise an eyebrow.
Chess Style & Stats
In blitz, ABD-BEN has clocked a peak rating of 298 as of March 2025, playing nearly a hundred games that balance wins and losses almost evenly like a tightrope walker juggling pawns. With an average blitz rating hovering around 246, they strike a balance between aggressive tactics and calculated defenses.
Bullet chess might not be ABD-BEN’s playground (max rating sitting humbly at 100), but rapid games reveal the true mettle with a peak rating of 571 back in early 2023. Rapid play brings out ABD-BEN’s strategic soul, delivering 9 wins out of 17 recorded games – impressive for anyone who’s more of a thinker than a sprinter.
Opening Repertoire Highlights
- Blitz favorites: The trusty Philidor Defense where ABD-BEN boasts a win rate of 58%, and the King’s Pawn Opening – Knight variations with a respectable 53% success rate.
- Notorious for battling with the Scandinavian Defense—sometimes paying the price with more losses than wins, but hey, fortune favors the bold!
- Rapid games showcase mastery of varied defenses including Alekhine's Defense and Caro-Kann, boasting a perfect 100% win rate in these select openings, proving ABD-BEN has an ace up their sleeve for every occasion.
Mind Games & Psychology
ABD-BEN’s psychological profile reads like a gripping novel: an impressive 65% comeback rate, demonstrating resilience that turns the tides even after losing material. Though a tad prone to tilt at about 7 on the scale, the player’s best hour is 1 PM sharp—clearly brain cells prefer lunch breaks to unleash peak creativity.
Recent Battles
Recent games paint the picture of a fierce competitor: a memorable victory by checkmate against "Skill37" on June 1, 2025, showcasing sharp intuition and flawless execution.
But it’s not all victories—losses come too, often by checkmate, as in the case against "13Eric-yogo". Like any great warrior, ABD-BEN learns and adapts.
Fun Facts
- ABD-BEN’s longest winning streak stands at 7 games — a mini tiger streak!
- Average moves per win hover around 50, indicating deeply strategic, prolonged duels rather than quick checkmates.
- The player’s resilience shines as they rarely surrender early, with an early resignation rate just over 3%.
- Often takes on opponents ranked above their level, embracing the challenge with both hands (and a whole lot of pawns).
All told, ABDERRAHIM BEN ELMAALEM is the embodiment of chess as an art form—sometimes chaotic, often brilliant, and always entertaining. Whether you're a fan of strategic maneuvering or bold gambits, ABD-BEN’s games promise excitement, unpredictability, and a dash of humor in every move.
