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Faisal Khairallah - FIDE Master and Chess Enthusiast

Meet Faisal Khairallah, also known in chess circles as BeirutChessAcademy, a formidable FIDE Master whose name echoes quietly but confidently across online chess boards. Known for both tenacity and tactical flair, Faisal has climbed the rating ladder with grit, humor, and a seriously sneaky opening repertoire that's officially "Top Secret" — but we suspect it involves a good deal of clever misdirection and calculated chaos.

Rating & Achievements

Faisal's peak blitz rating reached a sizzling 2500 in early 2017, a milestone many dream of but few achieve. More recently, their rapid rating peaked over 2300, proving they’re not just a speed demon but also a master of thoughtful, rapid-fire chess battles.

Playing Style

With an average moves per game hovering around the mid-70s, Faisal’s games tend to be lengthy epics—no quick quits here. Indeed, with an endgame frequency of nearly 82%, they embrace those tense final phases where one slip can lead to legendary comeback stories. Speaking of comebacks, Faisal boasts an 83.5% comeback rate after losing material, so despair not if you manage to snag a piece early — victory is never guaranteed!

Record & Opponents

Blessed with a near-even blitz record of 567 wins to 536 losses, Faisal knows the importance of persistence — and perhaps a bit of luck. The player’s longest winning streak is an impressive 14 games straight, yet the dreaded longest losing streak of 9 reminds us all that even masters have “off days.” And off days or not, some opponents appear to be particular favorites, like “rudus” or “knyaz13,” whom Faisal has faced dozens of times with fierce rivalry.

Psychological Insight & Playing Hours

FIDE Master Khairallah provides a masterclass in resilience with a modest tilt factor of 9 — a reminder that chess can be emotionally taxing, but self-control is king. Interestingly, their best performance window is around 2 PM, so if you're facing Faisal past midday, make sure your openings are rock solid and your coffee is strong.

Recent Battles

In one of the most recent recorded victories, Faisal dazzled with the classic Trompowsky Attack, pressing relentlessly against conorodonnell99 until the inevitable resignation. On the flip side, not every day ends in triumph—losses against stronger opponents like tjychess and halfnatty remind us that even titans fall, often by resignation or the clock’s merciless tick.

Fun Fact

Despite all the data and numbers, Faisal's games often showcase creativity and a refusal to give up early (early resignation rate just 1.25%), proving that chess is as much about heart as it is about skill.

Whether you’re a novice seeking inspiration or a seasoned pro analyzing the intricacies of rapid and blitz, Faisal Khairallah is a player whose journey is as intricate as the labyrinthine middlegames they navigate.