Abdel Baary Alsagoff

Abdel Baary Alsagoff - The Chess Enigma Known as "absgff"

Abdel Baary Alsagoff, or simply absgff in the chess world, is a rapid chess player whose journey is as mysterious as his favorite opening: Top Secret. With a peak rapid rating of 712 in 2025, he has shown flashes of brilliance mixed with moments of puzzling unpredictability—kind of like a chess Houdini who occasionally forgets the trick.

Abdel's winning rate hovers around 40%, proving that while victory might not follow him everywhere, he sure knows how to keep his opponents guessing. He’s faced a colorful cast of rivals like adamgradowski and yousseffroun, netting impressive wins against them, but also found certain foes like way_say and pandamasque to be pesky obstacles yet to be overcome.

With an early resignation rate of zero, Abdel fights until the bitter last move—typically around move 35—showing admirable endurance, if not always textbook precision. His comeback skills are notable, boasting a 50% rate of clawing back from disadvantage and a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece, illustrating a stubborn grit and maybe a dash of luck.

Abdel's psychological resilience is a double-edged sword: a tilt factor of 2 suggests the occasional frustration sneaks in, but he keeps it mostly in check. He also enjoys a tactical advantage late in the game, entering endgames in just over 13% of his matches, where his perseverance shines.

Off the board, ask him about his chess schedule and you’ll find Abdel has quirky time preferences—winning as reliably as clockwork on Fridays and at noon, but holding zero wins during early morning hours or Saturdays. Perhaps he's still figuring out if he’s a night owl or an early bird… or maybe just making it up as he goes.

Whether Abdel Baary Alsagoff will unlock the secrets of his mysterious “Top Secret” openings or end up resigning himself to the role of the lovable underdog remains to be seen. But one thing's for sure: his games are never dull, and his handle absgff will continue rattling the chess communities he so delightfully baffles.