Syed Ahmed Mukhtar Shah

Syed Ahmed Mukhtar Shah (aka frankshah)

Meet Syed Ahmed Mukhtar Shah, a chess enthusiast whose online alias frankshah strikes fear into the hearts of pawns and knights alike. With a chess rating rollercoaster that would make even the most seasoned statistical analysts dizzy, Syed’s journey through the ranks is nothing short of entertaining.

Playing Profile & Style

Known for a fighting spirit that refuses to quit, Syed boasts a remarkable come-back rate of 87.68% — because giving up just isn't in his dictionary, or at least not before a snack break. His tactical awareness shines especially when he’s lost a piece but manages to claw his way back to at least a 50% win rate post-loss.

Average game length is around 47 moves when winning and 53 moves when losing, suggesting Syed likes to make his opponents sweat — sometimes even just from the anxiety of waiting for the next move. His games tend to end by resignation more often than timeouts or checkmates, proving that he knows when to call it... most of the time.

Rating Highlights

• Bullet peak rating: 727 (March 2025)
• Blitz peak rating: 779 (March 2025)
• Rapid peak rating: 841 (May 2025) – where Syed truly shines!

It’s in rapid games that Syed reaches his prolific peak, cunningly balancing speed and accuracy, proving he’s got both the brains and the reflexes.

Favorite Openings

Syed isn’t afraid to mix it up but has an undeniable fondness for tricky gambits and sharp defenses. The Englund Gambit is his bread and butter in bullet, where he scores nearly 60% wins, making opponents question their life choices.

Other signature moves include the Queen’s Gambit Declined - Chigorin Janowski Variation in bullet with a stellar 69% win rate, and the Queen's Gambit Accepted - Old Variation in rapid, boasting an impressive 87.5% triumph rate.

Recent Battles

In his latest fierce encounter, Syed, playing as white, decisively defeated TheGreenGrape99 by resignation in just 14 moves, slyly navigating the Queen’s Gambit Accepted to claim victory. The chessboard was less a battlefield and more Syed's personal playground in that game.

Conversely, even skilled grandmasters have off days: Syed’s recent loss to Amir_Mohamad111 came down to drama on the clock — proving sometimes the clock is the fiercest opponent of all.

Winning Personality Traits

• Best time to catch Syed in action? 12:00 PM, when his win rate peaks.
• Likes his games long and grinding, with an endgame frequency of 46.48%, showing endurance and patience.
• A bit of a tilt factor at 7, suggesting he’s passionate enough to care but hopefully not enough to throw his mouse at the screen.

Fun Facts

• Has a surprisingly better win record on white pieces (53.56%) than black (48.76%)—classic chess superstition or just good strategy?
• His most consistent opening in bullet chess, the Englund Gambit, might be considered "unorthodox," but hey, who wants to be ordinary?
• Despite some rough losing streaks (with a longest losing streak of 7 games), Syed’s current winning streak stands strong at 1 — the comeback trail is always open!

All in all, Syed Ahmed Mukhtar Shah is a chess player blending grit, humor, and the art of the unexpected. Whether it’s lightning-fast bullet or tactical-heavy rapid, he’s always ready to keep you guessing. So if you face frankshah on the board, beware — he’s got tricks up his sleeve and a cheeky grin waiting for after the game!