Ahmed Elngar is a passionate chess player known for his energetic play in fast-paced time controls, especially blitz games. With a peak blitz rating of 1614 achieved in late 2023, Ahmed has established himself as a formidable opponent on the board. His journey in chess is marked by steady growth, resilience, and a strategic mindset.
Playing Style & Highlights
Ahmed prefers blitz chess, embracing the rapid decisions and sharp tactics that this format demands. He boasts a respectable win rate, showing particular strength in complex endgames and demonstrates a remarkable comeback rate of over 80% after losing material.
Peak Rapid Rating: 1723 (October 2023)
Peak Blitz Rating: 1614 (December 2023)
Peak Bullet Rating: 1475 (May 2023)
Preferred Time Control: Blitz
Notable tactical strength with an average first capture near move 6
Strong psychological endurance with relatively low tilt factor
Opening Repertoire
Ahmed favors a variety of openings with a balanced approach between classic defenses and creative systems.
Caro-Kann Defense – Particularly the 2.Nf3 variation with over 50% win rate in bullet and solid success in blitz games
Philidor Defense – A favorite in blitz, showing a win rate of nearly 65%
Hillbilly Attack – Ahmed isn’t afraid to surprise opponents with this aggressive choice, especially in bullet and rapid games
Queen’s Pawn and Nimzo-Larsen Attack – Add depth and versatility to his opening choices
Performance & Opponents
With hundreds of games under his belt, Ahmed has shown resilience against a wide range of opponents. He has some favorite rivals and strong records against consistent challengers like "mohamed425fd" and "0mmar", among many others.
Ahmed demonstrates a healthy competitive spirit with a winning mindset, often bouncing back from losses and grinding down rivals in the final stages of the game.
Fun Facts
Ahmed’s best time of day to play is early morning—some say his chess is powered by midnight oil!
Known for an impressive 17-game winning streak—a testament to his focus and determination.
Despite tough competition, Ahmed has kept a good sense of humor and rarely resigns early.
His average game length hovers around 70 moves, proving he enjoys battles as much as blitz sprints.
