عبدالله العنزي - The Chess Journeyman
Meet عبدالله العنزي, also known on the virtual battlefield as abdullah-saud, a chess player whose rating rollercoaster could give any theme park ride a run for its money. Starting his competitive online escapades around 2020 with Blitz ratings peaking over 1000, عبدالله has experienced the highs of tactical masterpieces and the lows of epic blunders—sometimes in the very same game.
Though his current ratings hover more modestly around mid-500s in Blitz and Rapid, and 300s in Bullet, عبدالله's love for the game is undiminished. He's a fighter known for his persistence: with a notable 72.7% comeback rate and an impressive willingness to battle on, even after losing material. When most give up, عبدالله might just be warming up.
He favors some classic and mysterious openings, with his "Top Secret" strategies in Blitz presenting quite the enigma to opponents, winning nearly half of nearly 1200 games played in this style. Among his known opening repertoire, he shines brightest with the Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation and Center Game Accepted Normal Variation, boasting a perfect winning streak in the few games he's played them.
Abdullah's play style is patient and endgame-oriented, often grinding out fights with an average of over 50 moves to claim victory. Yet, he also has a curious habit of sometimes resigning early (~4.5% of his wins came from opponents’ resignations), perhaps sparing himself from needless suffering—or teasing his opponents mercilessly.
His most recent triumph was a dramatic checkmate delivered in just 24 moves against Leox_Gambit, where strategic pawn captures and piece activity paved the way to victory. Conversely, his recent defeat came on time vs. nicodibari86, proving even the best can get caught up in the clock’s unforgiving tick-tock.
Off the board, عبدالله might be one of the few who understands the true art of psychological warfare, with a tilt factor of 14%—meaning he occasionally lets the agony of defeat affect his play. But don’t be fooled; on days typed Wednesday or at hours like noon and midnight, he’s often at his sharpest, with win rates above 50%.
In summary, عبدالله العنزي is an ever-evolving chess enthusiast with a heart as fierce as his opening repertoire is mysterious. Whether roaring to a brilliant comeback or conceding with grace, his love for the royal game remains his defining legacy.
