Ali Kharabi

Profile Summary: Ali Kharabi (alikharabi)

Meet Ali Kharabi, a chess warrior whose rapid and tactical playstyle keeps opponents on their toes, or sometimes just baffled enough to resign early! Ali’s journey on the 64 squares has been a roller-coaster of brilliant victories and a few timeouts where the clock got the better of him.

Ali’s peak ratings are a testament to his flair in different formats: a lightning-fast 967 in Rapid chess, a respectable 506 in Blitz, a nimble 342 in Bullet, and a solid 541 in Daily chess. He’s equally comfortable in a battle of wits at 3-minute or 180-second games, albeit with a suspiciously catchy early resignation rate of around 3.79%. Maybe Ali knows when to bow out gracefully… or sometimes just runs out of patience!

His opening repertoire reads like a chess connoisseur’s cookbook. Ali has a particular fondness for the English Opening - King's English Variation and the Van ’t Kruijs Opening, where his win rates flirt with the 50% mark — quite impressive given the tens of thousands of games played. The French Defense is his trusted shield too, proving that he can weather the storm and counterattack with style.

Psychologically, Ali is a resilient fighter with a notable 63.36% comeback rate. Losing a piece? No problem — he manages to claw back victory almost half of the time. His longest winning streak stands proudly at 12 games, but watch out for the 10-game losing streak — even champions have their off days!

When it comes to the clock, Ali is clearly a night owl, with the midnight hour (00:00) being his best time of day. Early risers be warned: playing him at dawn is probably not your best tactic, especially around 3 AM where his win rate amusingly dips to 33%. On the other hand, he thrives around early evening, peaking around 8 PM with a win rate north of 54%.

Known for his tactical awareness and a penchant for the endgame (appearing in over 40% of his games), Ali’s average moves per game speak volumes: he wins quickly with around 40 moves but drags out the agony in losses for over 52 moves — maybe a hint that he believes in fighting to the bitter end.

Memorable Recent Game

On June 4, 2025, Ali arrived in fine form in a Rapid encounter against medfelxx. Displaying his mastery of the English Opening - King's English Variation, Ali calmly outmaneuvered the opponent and secured a victory by resignation after a mere 8 moves. Quick, sharp, and efficient — exactly how a chess samurai rolls.

View this victory here.

Fun Fact

Ali’s battles with the clock have led to over 885 losses and 88 wins by timeout – proving that sometimes it’s not just about strategy, but speed too! Perhaps the motto should be: "Think fast, or lose fast."

Whether you are an aspiring chess player or just a fan of exciting encounters, Ali Kharabi’s games promise entertaining clashes filled with cunning maneuvers, comebacks, and the occasional dramatic time scramble.