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ماهان فرجی

Username: GMahan717

Playing Since: 2021-09-12 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟♟

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Daily: 1026
19W / 14L / 1D
Rapid: 2293
612W / 405L / 67D
Blitz: 2627
4167W / 3811L / 752D
Bullet: 2529
4397W / 3761L / 423D

Biography of ماهان فرجی (GMahan717)

ماهان فرجی, known online as GMahan717, is a chess dynamo who’s been steadily climbing the ranks with a blend of strategy, grit, and a little bit of good luck (mostly strategy). From a modest blitz rating just above 500 in 2021, ماهان has rocketed to an astonishing peak blitz rating of 2597 by April 2025 – enough to make any opponent break a sweat.

Specializing in blitz and bullet chess, this player has mastered the art of rapid-fire decision-making. With thousands of games played—over 7000 blitz victories and 3600 bullet wins—ماهام’s experience is vast. Though losses are inevitable, their tenacity shines through with impressive comeback skills, boasting a 81.3% comeback rate after slipping up.

ماهان’s style blends deep calculation with psychological warfare, though they have a humble humility towards tough matches. Their longest winning streak reached a remarkable 19 games, a testament to their focus and perseverance. However, even the best have their moments of weakness, with a noted tilt factor of 22—yes, even champs get salty when the pawns gang up on them.

An explorer of openings, ماهان enjoys diving into the Indian Game, Sicilian Defense, and the Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System, among others. These openings suit their tactical awareness, resulting in solid win rates hovering around 50% and above in many variations—classic, balanced, and occasionally spicy.

When asked about their best time to play, ماهان cheekily replies, "5 AM—because who else is awake to witness my brilliance?" Indeed, their play peaks around dawn, perhaps guided by a mystical combination of chessboard clarity and caffeine.

Recent Performances

  • Latest Victory: A sharp and stylish win leveraging the Pirc Defense Classical Variation, where ماهان outmaneuvered their opponent on the clock and the board.
  • Recent Loss: A tough defeat by resignation, showing that even the best have to occasionally tip their hat to worthy adversaries.

With steady improvement year after year and a current rating progression aiming toward the elusive 2600+ mark, ماهان فرجی is a chess player to watch. Whether online or in person, opponent beware—this grandmaster-in-the-making plays with passion, precision, and a sprinkle of humor.

May your pawns advance and your knights dance gracefully, GMahan717!


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Positive Highlights

Great progress has been made in your blitz games, especially in recent months. Your rating trend shows steady improvement with a significant increase of 151 points in the last month alone. You demonstrate strong attacking skills, especially in openings like the Sicilian Defense and Alapin Variation, where your win rates hover around or above 50%.

  • You execute sharp tactical ideas well, as seen in games where you capitalized on opponents' mistakes decisively.
  • Your opening choices suit your aggressive style, particularly the Sicilian family which offers dynamic play.
  • Your calculated risk-taking led to good results, showing confidence in complex positions.
  • You maintain a generally positive win-to-loss ratio in tough competitions, especially considering your strength adjusted win rate is above 51%.

Areas to Focus On

Analyzing your recent losses, some key areas stand out for further improvement which can help consolidate your gains and push your performance even higher.

  • Defensive Awareness: Some losses occurred due to tactical oversights in critical middle-game moments. Practicing tactics puzzles focused on defense could reduce blunders.
  • Endgame Technique: Endings showed occasional passivity and missed chances to simplify favorably or seize initiative. Reviewing fundamental endgames will improve your conversion rate.
  • Opening Precision: Though your opening repertoire is solid, refining move order nuances and reactions to less common replies may decrease early disadvantages.
  • Time Management: Ensure you consistently use your time well, avoiding getting into time pressure that can cause hasty errors as seen in some games.

Practical Suggestions

  • Continue enhancing your knowledge of your main openings, such as the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, and seek out typical middlegame plans and tactical themes.
  • Incorporate regular tactical drills focusing on defense and counterattacks.
  • Review your recent losses to identify recurrent errors or patterns in critical phases, making notes and adjustments.
  • Practice essential endgames (king and pawn, rook endgames) to boost confidence in conversions.
  • Play some slower time control games occasionally to deepen understanding and reduce mechanical mistakes under time pressure.
  • Use your chess.com game analysis tools to annotate key moments and track improvement in your weak spots.

Final Thoughts

Your rapid rating growth and current strength adjusted win rate of over 51% show you are on a strong trajectory. By focusing on solidifying your defense, sharpening endgame skills, and improving time usage, your blitz game will become even more resilient and consistent. Keep leveraging your opening preparation while balancing creativity with caution, and your performance should continue rising.



🆚 Opponent Insights

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cansar10 1W / 3L / 0D
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Most Played Opponents
jacky3252 14W / 102L / 6D
europeanhamster 28W / 32L / 4D
albertmerdd 29W / 27L / 0D
xnot666 35W / 12L / 3D
ate16313 17W / 29L / 2D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2569 2649 2293 1026
2024 2033 2398 2181 982
2023 1583 1892 2010 1023
2022 1337 1535 1628 815
2021 312 584 873 915
Rating by Year202120222023202420252649312YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 2146W / 1618L / 312D 1984W / 1797L / 284D 83.7
2024 1280W / 1068L / 185D 1177W / 1161L / 186D 76.1
2023 281W / 191L / 31D 266W / 205L / 39D 69.8
2022 1153W / 920L / 104D 1109W / 965L / 110D 64.6
2021 94W / 64L / 11D 77W / 80L / 10D 62.2

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense 356 165 160 31 46.4%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 293 154 124 15 52.6%
Caro-Kann Defense 242 123 92 27 50.8%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 234 113 102 19 48.3%
Amazon Attack 224 113 97 14 50.5%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 202 96 92 14 47.5%
Australian Defense 202 100 89 13 49.5%
Amar Gambit 200 94 89 17 47.0%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 198 89 96 13 45.0%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation 193 94 83 16 48.7%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 626 324 271 31 51.8%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 587 297 258 32 50.6%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 386 200 167 19 51.8%
Modern 363 191 147 25 52.6%
Scandinavian Defense 344 177 151 16 51.5%
Caro-Kann Defense 338 164 160 14 48.5%
Australian Defense 316 150 150 16 47.5%
French Defense 246 123 112 11 50.0%
Sicilian Defense 234 111 110 13 47.4%
Unknown Opening* 222 149 51 22 67.1%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amazon Attack 119 69 44 6 58.0%
French Defense 64 34 27 3 53.1%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 51 24 22 5 47.1%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 49 24 23 2 49.0%
French Defense: Advance Variation 43 26 15 2 60.5%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 39 22 13 4 56.4%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 38 19 17 2 50.0%
Australian Defense 35 20 12 3 57.1%
Amar Gambit 32 18 11 3 56.2%
Scandinavian Defense 30 23 5 2 76.7%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Modern 6 2 4 0 33.3%
Sicilian Defense 5 4 1 0 80.0%
Unknown Opening* 3 0 3 0 0.0%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 2 1 1 0 50.0%
King's Indian Attack: French Variation 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Australian Defense 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Bishop's Opening: Urusov Gambit 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Bishop's Opening: Vienna Hybrid, Hromádka Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 19 0
Losing 37 2