Profile Summary: Abd El Rahman Mahmoud (aka Abdo-M199)
Meet Abd El Rahman Mahmoud, the chess warrior whose rating journey reads like a rollercoaster mixed with a detective novel (because most of his opening choice is Top Secret!). Sporting a peak rapid rating of 588 in 2024, Abdo-M199 has shown grit, passion, and just the right amount of stubbornness—after all, with almost equal wins and losses in rapid (203 wins to 198 losses) and a perfectly balanced 38 draws, he embodies the spirit of “never say die... or resign early unless it’s really awful” (he resigns early only about 10% of the time).
Abdo’s style is a blend of patience and battle-hardiness, boasting an impressive 56.79% comeback rate and a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece (he’s the ultimate chess Houdini!). On the clock, he knows how to keep his cool, having a tilt factor of just 7, which means few outbursts of rage—and probably more celebratory snacks.
While his bullet and blitz ratings have seen some fluctuation (max bullet at 319, blitz at 511), he remains a tireless fighter with a knack for playing deep, long games (average moves per win hover around 50), clearly not a fan of rushing into quick draws or defeats.
Opening repertoire:
- Top Secret strategy dominates rapid and bullet play, with nearly half of those games resulting in wins – a signature move both mysterious and effective.
- He is a true fan of the King’s Pawn Opening, boasting a flawless 100% win rate over two rapid games, and various exciting offshoots like the Kings Knight Variation.
- Other gems include alekhine’s defense variations and the Italian Game, where he knows how to make every pawn count.
Abdo-M199 is not just a statistician’s delight but a chess player who loves to mix humor with strategy. His opponents include an interesting cast like slow_pancake and gamosade, against whom he has a 100% win rate—definitely not your average breakfast opponent!
Fun facts:
- He plays best on Saturdays, with a soaring 59.57% win rate—weekend warrior for sure.
- His highest-winning percentage hours are scattered around afternoon and late evening, perfect for those dramatic, nail-biting games after a cup of coffee (or tea).
- Most impressive winning streak? A marathon 10 games in a row—talk about a hot streak!
Whether dissecting the mysteries of the Top Secret opening or slowly outmaneuvering opponents over 50 moves, Abd El Rahman Mahmoud plays chess not just as a game, but as an art form with humor and heart.
