FIDE Master Amir Hosein Kashefi (ahkashefi2800)
Meet Amir Hosein Kashefi, a formidable chess talent proudly bearing the title of FIDE Master. Known online as ahkashefi2800, Amir is not just your average player; he's a strategic maestro mastering the art of the checkmate with a flair that's equal parts brilliance and grit.
Career Highlights
Since stepping onto the digital battlefield back in 2016, Amir has steadily climbed the ranks with a blitz peak rating soaring at an impressive 2654 as of October 2024 — quite a chess rollercoaster from the early days of 1392! His bullet speed is no joke either, reaching a peak of 2567, proving he's got lightning-fast reflexes and razor-sharp tactics fired from his fingers. Rapid games are another realm where Amir shines with a sprawling peak rating of 2373, showcasing his adaptable playstyle across time controls.
Playing Style & Stats
An aficionado of the long game, Amir loves the endgame, emerging there a staggering 83% of his games. His average winning games stretch over 78 moves, reflecting a resilience and persistence that’d make a tortoise blush against a hare.
Interestingly, Amir’s early resignation rate is a humble 2.35%, meaning he rarely throws in the towel early — this player fights on until the last piece hits the board. His comeback rate after setbacks? An astonishing 85.72% — because who doesn't love a good underdog story in chess?
Under pressure, Amir can sometimes fall victim to “tilt” (with a tilt factor of 11), but who doesn't after battling countless blitz warriors online? Fortunately, his best time to strike is daily around 2 PM, when his mind is sharpest and the opponent most doomed.
Record & Rivalries
With a total tally of 724 wins in blitz out of over 1,400 battles, Amir fights with nearly a 50% win rate — a battlefield veteran by all accounts. Bullet games are equally intense with over 1,200 battles and a slightly better than half win rate, while his rapid win rate spikes up noticeably to a commanding 72%, proving that when given a little breathing room, Amir pounces decisively.
Amir's most-played online sparring partner is warlordx, with 79 games played and a fierce 40.5% win rate against them — clearly a rivalry for the ages! Some opponents have fallen to his perfect 100% record, while others gave him a run for his money.
Notable Games
Amir’s latest chess escapades include an elegant victory over “gypsyviolin,” where he delivered a clean checkmate with his signature calm under pressure in a 44-move blitz game featuring the ever-popular Benko Gambit. When things go south, Amir bravely battles until the clock bites, as seen in recent losses where time management proved the ultimate rival.
Fun Fact
If chess had a marathon, Amir would be its champion: on average, he plays longer games with solid defense and cunning attacks, proving that patience isn’t just a virtue but a winning strategy. And if you ever fancy seeing a chess duel unfold like a slow-burning thriller, just watch Amir play!
In a nutshell, Amir Hosein Kashefi is the chess player who reminds us all: it’s not just about the king; it’s about stamina, style, and the will to win one move at a time.