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Mohamed Asfour (aka asfour3)

Meet Mohamed Asfour, a chess adventurer navigating the battlefield of 64 squares with a mix of grit, growth, and a pinch of good humor. Known online as asfour3, Mohamed dances between Rapid, Blitz, Bullet, and Daily games – proving that speed and strategy can coexist, even if the rating rollercoaster sometimes gives him a thrill ride.

Journey Through the Ranks

Starting from modest Rapid ratings in the 500s and 600s around 2020, Mohamed’s peak Rapid rating soared to 737 in May 2022 – not too shabby for a devoted tactician! Though recent years have seen more ups and downs (a dramatic drop to 431 in May 2025), it’s clear Mohamed doesn't shy away from challenges. Perhaps the real chess story here is perseverance over perfection.

Playing Style & Quirks

Early Resignation Rate: About 11%—sometimes Mohamed knows when to call it quits and save energy for the next battle.
Endgame Enthusiast: You can catch Mohamed squeezing out half-points or victories in nearly 51% of his games heading toward the endgame.
Average Moves: Games go the distance, with wins and losses averaging around 54 moves, showing an affinity for long fights.
Tactical Awareness: Comes back from behind 61% of the time – a true phoenix rising from the ashes of lost pieces!

Opening Moves & Preferred Strategies

Mohamed enjoys stirring the pot early with the classic King’s Pawn Opening, playing it in 136 Rapid games with a solid win rate close to 47%. The King’s Knight Variation treats him well, boasting a slightly above 50% success rate. On the darker side, some defenses like the Queen’s Pawn Opening or Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation seem to be his nemeses, with win rates lingering around 20%. But hey, even grandmasters have their kryptonite!

Memorable Battles

A moment to shine: on May 31, 2025, Mohamed clinched victory in a Bishop's Opening game against muh_113, cleverly navigating the board with precision and a timely queen assault. The game lasted 17 moves – a swift but classy takedown!

Opponents & Rivalries

Whether it’s facing off against frequent rivals like 3sfourz or newcomers, Mohamed’s win rates vary widely. He’s an enigma to some, a brick wall to others, but always a worthy battle. Fun fact: he’s undefeated against muh_113 and pawelec7 recently, showing he knows how to finish when it counts.

When to Catch Mohamed at His Best

If you want to see Mohamed in top form, 9 PM is the magic hour — his best time of day to play with a 70% win rate around then! Weekdays like Thursday and Wednesday also light up his scoreboard. Sundays? Meh, maybe time to watch a movie instead.

Final Thoughts

With a Tilt Factor of 8, Mohamed is almost as human as chess players come—sometimes frustrated, sometimes fiery, but always forging ahead. With streaks of 10 wins and fiery comebacks that would make a chess engine blink, the story of asfour3 is still unfolding. One thing's for sure, Mohamed turns squares into stories and pawns into punchlines.