ali ashab

Ali Ashab (aka apk8_7)

Meet Ali Ashab, a tenacious rapid and bullet chess enthusiast whose ratings might not break Grandmaster records but whose spirit definitely breaks the ice! With a peak rapid rating of 1062 achieved in March 2021 and a bullet high of 854, Ali navigates the 64 squares with a combination of gritty determination and a sprinkle of surprise.

Ali’s opening repertoire is as diverse as a chess buffet: from the reliable Van 't Kruijs Opening boasting a solid 54.55% win rate, to the occasionally whimsical Bishops Opening with Berlin Defense where Ali shines even brighter at 57.89%. Alas, the infamous "Undefined" opening is a step too far with zero wins out of 10 games, proving that some mysteries are best left unsolved.

Known for a respectable 6-game winning streak (and an equally stingy 6-game losing streak), Ali's chess journey is nothing if not dramatic. The comeback rate is an impressive 70.83%, illustrating that giving up is not in Ali's vocabulary – except, occasionally, when the early resignation rate hits 15% (because even heroes know when to save strength for the next battle).

Psychological resilience is a mixed bag; Ali’s tilt factor of 6 suggests occasional bouts of “chess rage” or “keyboard frustration,” but the best time to challenge this warrior is bright and early around 7 AM, when victory chances skyrocket (win rate hits a stunning 100% at 7 AM and 9 AM!). Night owls beware!

Whether blitzing with black or rallying with white, Ali keeps opponents on their toes with a patient average of nearly 50 moves per game and is notorious for making the endgame both exciting and educational. Ali tends to favor sharp encounters, with 52 wins by checkmate and a taste for tactical fireworks that sometimes end in resignation wins or timeout shenanigans.

Among Ali’s foes, some have been utterly dominated (looking at you, "beniciodelt", "husnibarak", and "ppashka17") while others have made Ali's life a bit tougher. But no matter the scoreboard, each game is a story - filled with daring sacrifices, quick attacks, and occasional blunders that remind us: chess is as much about fun as it is about kings and queens.

Ali’s most recent spectacular victory showcased an aggressive lineup of e4 followed by an early Qf3 and g4, unsettling the opponent’s defenses until the game ended by a cheeky abandoned resignation after a forceful attack. And when the losses come, they are taken with grace and the promise to return smarter, stronger, and with a fresh cup of coffee.

In short, Ali Ashab might not yet be a chess legend, but in the grand theater of pawns and knights, Ali plays with the heart of a lion and the humor of someone who knows the queen’s gambit is sometimes just a fancy way to lose a pawn or two. Keep your kings guarded and your bishops ready – when Ali’s around, anything can happen!