Yousef Samir

Yousef Samir (aka EL-J0X) - The Rapid Fire Strategist

Meet Yousef Samir, a Rapid chess aficionado whose timeline reads like a rollercoaster – rapidly rising from a modest rating of 221 in April 2025 to a peak of 684 by mid-May. Not bad for a player who clearly prefers to think fast and move faster! With 117 Rapid games under his belt in 2025 alone, Yousef has already claimed 66 wins, proving he’s a formidable opponent who knows how to put pressure on his rivals.

Opening Repertoire: The Art of Cherry-Picking

Yousef’s opening choices are a delightful mix, but it’s the Scandinavian Defense where he truly shines, boasting a solid 70% win rate across 10 games. Not to be underestimated, his killer instinct is also evident in the King’s Pawn Opening with a whopping 80% success rate, indicating that when Yousef’s pawns march forward, they mean business.

Playing Style & Psychological Edge

With an early resignation rate of zero, Yousef Samir fights till the end—because giving up is for the faint-hearted. On average, Yousef wraps up his victories in about 41 moves, but when games slip away, he drags it out to an eye-watering 62 moves, probably plotting his next comeback.

His comeback rate of 74% is nothing short of heroic, making him the chess world's equivalent of a phoenix rising from the ashes. And he’s pretty chill under pressure with a low tilt factor of 4, suggesting that ragequits are not in his vocabulary.

The Time Wizard

Night owl or early bird? Yousef prefers the witching hour with a 100% win rate at midnight and an overall knack for dominating on Wednesdays and Mondays, where his win rates soar to 100% and 83% respectively. So if you want to beat him, avoid scheduling matches when the clock strikes midnight, lest you fall victim to EL-J0X’s midnight magic.

Rivalries and Records

Yousef’s favorite opponents seem to hate him – or maybe just respect his skill. For instance, he has a perfect 100% win record against players like federekes, deluluoo, and andresedwards. Of course, he’s not invincible; foes like accion_reaccion and maksim-lutsenko have managed to clip his wings more than once.

Signature Victories

In one unforgettable recent game, Yousef (as Black) masterfully checkmated «federekes» in a tense Bishop’s Opening clash, delivering a swift strike that left spectators dazzled and opponents fearful. You can re-live this exciting endgame here.

Final Word

Yousef Samir might still be climbing the rating ladder, but his style, resilience, and midnight mojo suggest that EL-J0X is a rising star not to be underestimated. Expect him to keep confusing, surprising, and checkmating opponents—often before they’ve even had their coffee.