Amr Ghoniem - The Chess Adventurer
Amr Ghoniem, known online as Amr_motawa, is a spirited chess enthusiast who dances gracefully on the 64 squares with a rating journey as colorful as a grandmaster's opening repertoire. His Rapid rating has impressively climbed from a modest 408 in 2023 to a peak of 1011 in 2024, settling around 821 in 2025. Not bad for someone who’s probably still figuring out which side the king and queen go!
With over 1,800 games under his belt in Rapid alone, Amr boasts a near 48% win rate, showing that his secret openings are, well, top secret indeed. Don't be fooled by his modest Blitz and Bullet ratings (peaking around 646 and 465, respectively); the guy’s come-from-behind prowess is legendary, winning 65% of games even after losing a piece. Talk about turning the tables!
Amr has an adventurous playing style, rarely resigning early (only about 3.5% early resignations) and prefers marathon battles, averaging close to 55 moves per win and nearly 66 moves per loss. The endgame is his playground, occurring in nearly 60% of his encounters, proving he's not afraid to slog it out till the very end.
Psychologically, Amr keeps his cool reasonably well, with a tilt factor of 7—meaning he might occasionally curse the pawns but rarely throws the whole board. He enjoys playing on Monday and Saturday, his winning spikes correspond to these days, with over 50% win rates. Night owl? Possibly. His best hour is 22:00, where his win rate jumps to a cozy 56%.
Not just a competitor, Amr is a relentless learner with a record 10-game winning streak somewhere in his past and a true sportsman—his battle history with opponents ranges from near-perfect feuds to ones he’s still plotting revenge against. If chess was a storytelling game, Amr would be penning thrillers full of unforeseen twists and daring escapes.
In summary, Amr Ghoniem embodies the chess spirit: a curious tactician, a gritty fighter, and occasionally a cunning trickster—forever chasing that next checkmate, or at least a coffee break before it.
