Ahmad-71

Ahmad Salem (Ahmad-71): The Chess Maverick

Meet Ahmad Salem, better known by his chess alias Ahmad-71, a blitz and rapid player whose style is as dynamic as a rollercoaster ride — thrilling, a bit unpredictable, but always exciting to watch!

Rating & Performance Highlights

• Peak Blitz Rating: 631 (March 2025)
• Peak Rapid Rating: 669 (March 2025)
• Overall Blitz Record: 124 wins, 155 losses, 5 draws
• Rapid Record: 3 wins, 1 loss

Playing Style & Tendencies

Ahmad is a strategist who knows how to bounce back from tough spots — boasting a remarkable 85.83% comeback rate. When losing a piece, he still manages to win nearly half the time (42.41%), proving resilience is his middle name.

With an average of nearly 53 moves to claim victory, his games aren't rushed affairs; expect some deeply calculated endgames—he ends about 46.5% of his games in endgame phases.

On the flip side, Ahmad is known to have a pet peeve for early resignations (keeping it to about 7.69%) — because why quit when there's still hope (or a trick up your sleeve)?

Opening Preferences

Ahmad loves diving into the mysteries of classical openings—but watch out for the French Defense, Advance Variation, where he boasts his highest win rate at an impressive 72.73%. Other favorites include the Vienna Game and the Nimzowitsch Defense Kennedy Linksspringer Variation, both yielding solid results around 60% win rates.

Notable Matches & Opponents

Ahmad’s recent triumphs include victories by checkmate and on-time wins, such as a tactical victory won on time against savariraj-svg in a French Defense battle. This shows Ahmad's knack for pressuring opponents into mistakes or time trouble.
Fun fact: he maintains a 100% win rate against certain opponents like savariraj-svg and pierro163, while struggling with others — proving even chess-wizards have their nemeses!

When Does Ahmad Play Best?

If you want to beat him, avoid challenging him at the crack of midnight – that’s officially Ahmad’s best time of day. At 00:00 hours, he’s a force to reckon with, boasting a 100% success rate that might make you believe he secretly drinks coffee stronger than chess engines!

Personality Snapshot

Ahmad’s psychology at the board is a balancing act; he keeps his tilt factor pretty low (7 on his personal scale), so expect a calm player who rarely throws tantrums. Still, lose your queen and don’t be surprised if he roars back stronger than ever.

Summary

In short, Ahmad Salem (Ahmad-71) is a resilient, quirky competitor in the fast-paced chess universe. His games are a blend of long-term strategizing and sudden tactical strikes, all sprinkled with moments of pure blitz magic. Opponents beware — underestimate him, and you might just find yourself outpaced on the clock or outwitted in the endgame.

Whether you’re here for the thrills or the chills, Ahmad-71 promises chess entertainment wrapped in a cape of knightly surprises!