Hossam Hassan

Hossam Hassan (aka El-3amed96)

Meet Hossam Hassan, a chess enthusiast with a knack for turning pawns into raging victories and opponents into graceful conceders. Known in the chess realm as El-3amed96, Hossam has carved a unique path through the 64 squares with a mix of solid openings and some surprising tactical fireworks.

Rating & Performance

As of 2025, Hossam has achieved a peak rapid rating of 581 and a daily rating that once soared to 1264. His rapid games reveal a warrior spirit with an impressive record of 16 wins, only 4 losses, and 4 draws. Not to brag, but clock management is one of his secret weapons – he’s won 4 games on time, proving he’s as quick on the clock as he is with strategy.

Opening Style

Hossam's favorite weaponry includes the French Defense, boasting a dazzling 71.43% win rate in rapid games, and a variety of aggressive openings such as the Sicilian Defense and the Van t Kruijs Opening. In fact, when playing with the white pieces, his Kings Pawn Opening has never tasted defeat yet—100% wins, take that, skeptics!

Playing Style & Personality

Hossam is a patient endgame specialist, engaging in long, strategic battles with an average of 66 moves per win. With a zero early resignation rate, he’s the kind of player who either fights to the bitter end or makes the opponent rethink their life choices. His comeback rate hovers around a respectable 47.37%, showing resilience even after losing pieces. Black pieces? That's his playground, with a whopping 75% win rate there. White pieces? Work in progress with 46.67%, but hey, even legends have their quirks.

Favorite Battles & Rivals

Among his most frequent opponents stands badawi10, engaging in 26 fierce duels with a winning rate of 53.85%—talk about a heated rivalry! Others like aliqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqwww, neutronvi, and aya200315 have all been on the receiving end of his 100% win streak, a true king on the board.

Chess Clock Shenanigans

Hossam's best time to play? Noon sharp! His 100% win rate at 12 PM and 14 PM suggests that either he’s fueled by a strong cup of coffee or an ancient chess spirit whispering “mate him now.” His favorite weekdays to reign supreme include Fridays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, where his win rate is a cheerful 75% or higher.

Highlight Game

In a recent dramatic encounter against badawi10, Hossam, playing under the alias El-3amed96, secured victory on time after an intense Sicilian Defense battle. After a visual feast of knight maneuvers and bishop sacrifices, the match ended when his opponent ran out of time—proof that in chess, as in life, sometimes just outlasting your enemies clinches the win.

See the game here and marvel at the timing!

In a Nutshell

Hossam is that clever player at your chess club who never gives up, surprises you with unusual openings, and leaves the room chuckling after an unexpected checkmate. With sharp tactics, time mastery, and an unyielding spirit, this is one player worth watching, if only to catch him before he scoops your queen and your ego simultaneously.