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El Taher Fouad IM

fofo65 Since 2011 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟♟♟♟
66.5% W 24.1% L 9.4% D
Bullet
2502
1W 0L 0D
Blitz
2599
417W 133L 60D
Rapid
2288
0W 1L 0D
Daily
348
4W 19L 0D

El Taher Fouad: The Blitz Maestro Known as fofo65

El Taher Fouad, the sharp witted International Master who goes by fofo65 online, turned the chess world upside down with his lightning fast moves and a name that sounds ready for adventure. This FIDE titled player prefers the thrill of Blitz over slower formats, racking up hundreds of wins while keeping opponents on their toes with clever traps.

Chess Journey and Funny Twists

From early online battles to earning the International Master title, fofo65 carved a path filled with laughs and surprises. Imagine a player who can outmaneuver foes in rapid fire games yet somehow makes the Ruy Lopez feel like a magic trick. His style mixes bold attacks with just enough humor to leave rivals scratching their heads after a loss.

Fans love how fofo65 dominates with openings like the Sicilian Defense, turning quiet positions into chaos. One memorable streak saw him win game after game, proving that fofo65 is no ordinary grandmaster in the making but a true entertainer on the board.

Signature Moves and Opponent Battles

fofo65 shines brightest when facing tough competition, including memorable clashes against Cornel U where his tactics often prevailed. Whether deploying the Ruy Lopez or surprising with the Sicilian Defense, his games keep everyone guessing and giggling at the unexpected twists.

  • Blitz remains his playground of choice with explosive results.
  • Long winning runs highlight his tactical edge and resilience.
  • Early captures and endgame mastery add layers to every match.

Visual Insights into Performance

Blitz Rating254725192491246324342020: 24442021: 24982022: 24862023: 24872024: 25332025: 25372026: 25252020202120222023202420252026

Win Rate by Opening0%25%75%100%50%Italian Game: Two Knights Defense: 71.0% over 31 gamesRuy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Anderssen Variation: 69.0% over 29 gamesRuy Lopez: Closed: 72.7% over 22 gamesSicilian Defense: Dragon Variation: 94.1% over 17 gamesSicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation: 68.8% over 16 gamesScandinavian Defense: 93.3% over 15 gamesItalian Game: Two Knigh…71%Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defen…69%Ruy Lopez: Closed73%Sicilian Defense: Drago…94%Sicilian Defense: Najdo…69%Scandinavian Defense93%

Bio last updated 2026-07-05