Amir Zaibi is a formidable chess Grandmaster known for his sharp tactical skills and strategic depth. With a strong preference for rapid time controls, Amir brings both precision and excitement to the board. Earning the prestigious Grandmaster title from FIDE, he has demonstrated consistent prowess in various time formats, especially blitz and rapid games.
Career Highlights
Earned the Grandmaster title, showcasing top-tier chess mastery.
Peak blitz rating of 2549 achieved in September 2023, illustrating his lightning-fast decision-making abilities.
Top bullet rating reached 2545 in April 2021, proving his dominance in the fastest pace.
Achieved a rapid rating high of 2278 in August 2020, reinforcing his balanced skills in mid-paced games.
Known for strong openings, particularly the Queen's Gambit Declined and Sicilian Najdorf variations, delivering impressive win rates.
Playing Style
Amir prefers a dynamic and tactical game, with a low early resignation rate of 19%, indicating resilience and tenacity. His average game lengths hover around 70-80 moves, showing deep strategic battles that often go late into the endgame.
With an 85.8% comeback rate and a 53.4% win rate after losing a piece, Amir is not one to give up easily. Both with White and Black, he maintains strong winning percentages above 54%, underscoring his balanced and competitive approach regardless of color.
His favorite time control is rapid, reflecting a preference for thoughtful yet energetic play.
Amir's opening play blends classical positional understanding with sharp attacking lines, making his games both instructive and entertaining.
Fun Facts & Trivia
Amir has a longest winning streak of 12 games—talk about being on fire! 🔥
He’s played extensively against a variety of opponents, with friendly rivalries such as medd27 (29 games) and moncefzanina (23 games) showing high success rates.
Early riser or night owl? Amir scores his best with a stunning 72.7% win rate around 6 AM—maybe all those early morning coffees pay off! ☕
His average moves before the first capture is approximately 7 moves, indicating careful build-up before tactical fireworks.
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Coach's Advice
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