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Baha Maswadeh CM

BahaMaswadeh Palestine Since 2009 (Inactive) Chess.com ♟
48.1% W 47.8% L 4.1% D
Bullet
1937
9W 18L 0D
Blitz
1939
1620W 1518L 132D
Rapid
1937
113W 186L 18D
Daily
886
1W 9L 0D

Overview

Baha Maswadeh (handle: BahaMaswadeh) is a Candidate Master with a reputation for fast, tactical play. A true blitz specialist, Baha mixes creative openings with stubborn endgame fights. Expect sharp ideas, spirited comebacks, and the occasional cheeky trap when the clock ticks down.

Peak blitz performance: 2081 (2024-02-05). Preferred time control: Blitz.

Career Highlights

  • FIDE title: Candidate Master.
  • Notable surge during 2015–2017 and a strong run through 2023–2024.
  • Remarkable comeback rate of 84.01 percent. Never count Baha out of a game.
  • Longest winning streak: 11 games. Longest losing streak: 32 games.

Playing Style

Baha loves complications and long fights. A few signature traits:

  • Tactical, dynamic approach with a high endgame frequency.
  • Avg moves per win ~67, indicating many drawn-out decisive battles.
  • Resilient under pressure: strong win rate after material loss and frequent comebacks.
  • Fun fact: best time of day to play is listed as 04:00 — prepare coffee or convincing excuses.

Openings & Preferences

Baha is eclectic and enjoys catching opponents off guard. Favorites include:

  • Amazon Attack and Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack. See Amazon Attack.
  • Scotch Game for sharp, classical play. See Scotch Game.
  • Modern Defense, Pterodactyl Variation and several Sicilian lines as Black.
  • As White, often steers the game into tactical skirmishes rather than quiet maneuvering.

Sample Games & Tools

Replay a clean, instructive blitz game (short and tactical):

  • Quick sample:
  • Notable head-to-head: View Game.
  • Check frequent rivals for patterns: samricarte, knightelll, khaledhemaid.

Quick Facts

  • Name / handle: Baha Maswadeh (BahaMaswadeh)
  • Title: Candidate Master (FIDE)
  • Preferred time control: Blitz
  • Comeback rate: 84.01% — dramatic reversals are common.
  • Endgame frequency: 74.87% — many games go the distance.
  • Streaks: best 11 wins, worst 32 losses.
  • Blitz rating trend:
    Blitz Rating198618451703156114192012: 14662013: 15592014: 15502015: 16742016: 18172017: 18342018: 17952019: 16972020: 16642021: 15412022: 15872023: 19032024: 19032025: 193920122013201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
  • SEO tags: Baha Maswadeh chess biography, Candidate Master, blitz specialist, Amazon Attack, Scotch Game, Pterodactyl Defense

Parting Thought

Baha is a lively player to watch or study: inventive openings, tenacious middlegame fighting, and a knack for late turnarounds. If you face Baha, bring your tactical toolkit and a second cup of coffee. Want more examples? Search this profile for "Amazon Attack", "Scotch Game", or "Pterodactyl" to find instructive blitz battles.

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