Ali Farahat IM

Ali Farahat (aka ChessRespected)

International Master Extraordinaire

Meet Ali Farahat, the International Master known on the digital battlefield as ChessRespected. A wizard of blitz, Ali has danced through more than a thousand blitz games, wielding a peak rating of an astonishing 2640 achieved in March 2024—possibly fueled by coffee and a pinch of chess wizardry.

Ali's journey began humbly, with some rollercoaster months back in 2020 oscillating between a blitz rating as low as 659 and a frantic 1431—proof that even the best have their “blunder months.” But like a phoenix rising from the ashes of losing streaks, Ali mastered the fast-paced world of blitz, boasting an impressive win record with a lightning-fast comeback rate of nearly 85%. Opponents beware: losing a piece early does not mean the game's over!

Rapid and bullet? Ali's love clearly lies in blitz, where the average game lasts about 70 moves—a marathon of speed and precision. While his bullet rating got off to a rocky start (flat zero wins in early matches), Ali turned those setbacks into stepping stones, focusing on what really matters: dominating the board when the clock is ticking.

Playing Style & Personality

With a resilient endgame approach shown by a 76% endgame frequency, Ali is the kind of player who grinds till the last piece. His psychological tilt factor is a modest 10, meaning he stays relatively calm—though he might secretly curse the clock after a time scramble loss. Ali's best performance hours fall around the 7pm mark, hinting that his queen might come with a nightcap.

Not shy to resign early (only about 3% early resignation rate), Ali knows when the game is lost and saves that energy for the next battle. His win rates suggest an intriguing quirk: he scores better as Black (48.5%) than White (46.7%), turning defense into offense like a ninja in bishop's clothing.

Feats & Highlights

• A dizzying Longest Winning Streak of 23 games—talk about getting in the zone!
• Over 520 wins in blitz alone, proving Ali's mastery of rapid decision-making and nerve.
• Consistent performance against a wide variety of opponents, including a perfect 100% win rate against several chess challengers—clearly not just a humble International Master but a merciless tactician.
• Victorious on time and by resignation alike, Ali has a flair for both outplaying opponents and outlasting them on the clock.

Recent Glimpses

Just recently, Ali clinched wins using classic openings like the Four Knights Game and the English Opening, showing versatility with well-timed strategic pushes and precise endgame technique. The thrill of blitz is alive and well with Ali at the helm.

Of course, every chess warrior has their defeats, and even Ali bowed out gracefully to legendary tactics from the likes of Alexei Shirov and other fierce competitors. But rest assured, the comeback rate of 85% means that Ali almost always bounces back stronger—and might even be lurking for a rematch as you read this.

In a Nutshell

Ali Farahat is not just a chess player; Ali is a blitz magician, a strategic gladiator, and a humble student of the royal game. With a blend of solid technique, psychological resilience, and perhaps a sprinkle of chess sorcery, Ali continues to carve a respected path in the world of fast-paced chess. So next time you face ChessRespected online, remember: they may look calm, but their knights are ready to jump into your pieces' nightmares.