Julien Saada - The FIDE Master of Blitz Brilliance
Meet Julien Saada, a chess virtuoso proudly holding the esteemed title of FIDE Master. Known in some circles as Fightos17, Julien's journey through the labyrinth of 64 squares is nothing short of a rollercoaster ride through tactical mastery and psychological warfare.
Julien's blitz rating reached dizzying heights, peaking at an impressive 2517 in 2020. With an extensive blitz career boasting thousands of games played, his record includes over 3,000 wins—a testament to his relentless pursuit of victory etched in lightning-fast decisions. His bullet rating also cracked the 2300 mark, proving that speed chess is where Julien truly shines.
Known for a lifelong average of around 2300 in blitz and the uncanny ability to bounce back with a comeback rate of over 88%, Julien transforms near-disaster into dazzling triumphs. Losing a piece? No problem—his 100% win rate after losing a piece shows he's the Houdini of chess tactics.
Julien's style is a curious blend of patient endgame prowess and rollercoaster tactical flair. With an average game length exceeding 70 moves, he demonstrates patience that would make a grandmaster proud, and a tilt factor low enough to say that frustrating losses rarely get under his skin. Except maybe when faced with opponent narek197777—that's one foe with zero wins against Julien!
When Julien is not crushing pawns or masterminding assaults, he enjoys puzzling his opponents with what he cheekily calls his "Top Secret" opening strategy, which boasts a near 50% win rate in blitz and an even shinier 51% in bullet. Nobody really knows the secret, but it’s probably because Julien prefers to keep his rivals guessing while he sneaks past them in the clock’s final seconds.
In short: Julien Saada is a fierce competitor, a strategic thinker, and a blitz magician who proves that sometimes, the best moves are made when you blink…and he’s already three moves ahead.