About Ahmed Elngar
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.