George Assaf

George Assaf: Master of the 64 Squares and Occasional Frustration Artist

Meet George Assaf, also known in the chess world by his trusty username bubblesleb—a name that’s as bubbly as his playing style. George is a passionate player who has navigated the ups and downs of rapid, blitz, bullet, and daily chess with a mix of grit, tactical flair, and a sprinkle of humor.

A Journey Through the Ratings

Over the years, George has shown resilience and steady improvement. Starting with a decent rapid rating of around 1160 in 2021, he climbed up to a peak of 1214 by 2023 before settling near 1133 in 2024. His blitz game, once a roller-coaster from highs near 1400 to a more modest 730 in 2025, reflects a player who's seen the battlefield unfold at a breakneck pace and continues to embrace the chaos. Bullet chess, however, is a different tale—George’s ratings have hovered around the mid-400s at best, proving he might prefer to savor his brainpower a bit longer than the lightning-fast demands of bullet.

The Records and Rivalries

With over 12,600 wins in rapid, blitz, bullet, and daily formats combined, George has earned his stripes. His longest winning streak stands impressively at 16 games, reminding opponents that on his day, he can be as merciless as a grandmaster… or at least very consistent. His current streak might be just one, but hey, every journey has its peaks and valleys.

Among his most frequent opponents are mrstealyourel0 and 777abcabc, with moderately balanced records but enough games to spark some friendly rivalry. And with a peculiar 100% win rate against some of the less lucky challengers like kannan1121 and czubachess, George clearly has his winning formulas.

Playing Style & Psychological Profile

George is no quitter, with a low early resignation rate of just 4.42%. He prefers a long game, averaging 43 moves per win, savoring the twists and turns leading to victory. His endgame frequency stands at 36%, showcasing a strong taste for the sweet, gritty fight at the business end of the game. Interestingly, he is a comeback king, winning more than half of his games (51.33%) even after facing setbacks like losing a piece, where his win rate is a perfect 100%. Talk about fighting spirit!

Despite his tilt factor of 13, George’s psychological ups and downs are part of the chess warrior’s path. His rated games sometimes prove trickier than casual ones, with a slight dip in win difference (-1.1), but if you catch him early on a Saturday or Monday, or between 11 PM and 5 AM, you're in for his best form.

When and How to Challenge Him

George battles best when the sun rises or sets, with peak win rates between 3 AM and 9 AM and a surprisingly good peak at 1 AM, proving he’s probably fueled by midnight snacks and caffeine. His Friday games boast the highest win rate (51.17%), so if you want to catch George napping, perhaps challenge him on a Thursday afternoon or late evening.

Fun Facts

• Uses a Top Secret opening book to keep opponents guessing.
• Black pieces win rate is somewhat humbler but respectable at 46.27%.
• Can outlast opponents in a marathon match, averaging longer games even in losses.
• Wins more with White at 51.53% success rate—white seems lucky!

In summary, George Assaf is your friendly neighborhood chess enthusiast who combines strategy, determination, and a warm personality in each game. Whether blitzing your king off the board or calmly outplaying you in daily chess, he’s a worthy opponent and a fun competitor.