Mohammed Alsayed (gmalsayed)
Title: Grandmaster
Mohammed Alsayed, known in the chess realm as gmalsayed, is a formidable Grandmaster whose blitz and bullet prowess makes even the sharpest queens tremble. With a peak blitz rating soaring near 2940 in May 2024 and a bullet peak close to 2930, Mohammed exemplifies lightning-fast thinking paired with deep strategic vision.
A Career in (Fast) Motion
Starting from modest blitz ratings in the low 1900s back in 2016, Mohammed's meteoric rise saw him break the 2600+ barrier by 2018. His recent 2024 performances have been nothing short of spectacular, consistently grinding out wins and pushing ratings near the 2900 mark, a rarefied air where mere mortals fear to tread.
Stats & Style
- Blitz Wins: 1101
- Blitz Losses: 768
- Bullet Wins: 1204
- Bullet Losses: 701
- Longest Winning Streak: 40 games. Yes, 40!
- Strategic Tendencies: Known for a high comeback rate (~83%), Mohammed can turn the tide even when the odds (and pieces) are against him.
- Playing Style Tidbit: Average winning games last around 81 moves, meaning this GM loves to drag opponents into deep, swirling endgames where mysteries unfold.
Fierce Opponents & Fan Favorites
Mohammed isn't just a solo superhero; he’s battled thousands including maitreia, alex_stripunsky, and davit_tiraturyan multiple times. With win rates flashing 100% against several players—proof that when he’s on, he’s unstoppable.
Fun Fact
He has an early resignation rate of only 0.75%, so don’t expect him to throw in the towel easily — it takes a masterful checkmate or a risky timeout to get him off the board!
Recent Games & Signature Moves
Just in November 2024, Mohammed dazzled by delivering checkmates and resignations alike:
- Recent crushing victory via classic Queens Pawn Opening - checkmate in style!
- Mastered the Englund Gambit with flair, turning wild gambits into swift wins.
If Mohammed were a chess piece, he’d be the queen — flexible, powerful, and with a knack for surprises. But luckily, in chess, he’s the one commanding all the pieces. Here’s to his next 40-win streak or a sudden tactical blast that leaves us all gasping!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tamaz Mgeladze | 22W / 19L / 3D | |
| Alex Stripunsky | 19W / 11L / 1D | |
| Davit_Tiraturyan | 13W / 12L / 1D | |
| Vladimir Fedoseev | 4W / 20L / 1D | |
| Arash Tahbaz | 10W / 10L / 4D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2792 | 2915 | ||
| 2023 | 2676 | 2549 | ||
| 2022 | 2520 | |||
| 2019 | 2604 | 2578 | ||
| 2018 | 2759 | 2676 | ||
| 2017 | 2553 | 2608 | ||
| 2016 | 2209 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 333W / 219L / 34D | 280W / 267L / 40D | 85.8 |
| 2023 | 332W / 122L / 21D | 312W / 149L / 18D | 85.2 |
| 2022 | 0W / 1L / 0D | 1W / 0L / 0D | 49.0 |
| 2019 | 8W / 4L / 1D | 7W / 4L / 0D | 77.7 |
| 2018 | 276W / 162L / 31D | 262W / 190L / 28D | 84.8 |
| 2017 | 260W / 151L / 24D | 210W / 189L / 31D | 85.5 |
| 2016 | 10W / 5L / 0D | 14W / 6L / 0D | 70.3 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian: 2.c3 | 102 | 56 | 42 | 4 | 54.9% |
| Trompowsky: 2...e6 3.Nd2 | 66 | 41 | 22 | 3 | 62.1% |
| Trompowsky: 2...d5 3.Nd2 | 60 | 39 | 19 | 2 | 65.0% |
| Queen's Pawn Game | 59 | 29 | 20 | 10 | 49.1% |
| London System Main Base Position with ...d5 | 48 | 28 | 18 | 2 | 58.3% |
| Queen's Pawn Game: Accelerated London System | 41 | 26 | 11 | 4 | 63.4% |
| Indian: 2.c3 g6 | 41 | 20 | 20 | 1 | 48.8% |
| Queen's Pawn Game: Modern Defense | 31 | 21 | 8 | 2 | 67.7% |
| Saragossa Opening | 30 | 20 | 9 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Horwitz Defense | 30 | 19 | 11 | 0 | 63.3% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian: 2.c3 | 187 | 122 | 56 | 9 | 65.2% |
| Queen's Pawn: 2.c3 | 157 | 104 | 44 | 9 | 66.2% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 126 | 71 | 50 | 5 | 56.4% |
| Queen's Pawn: 1...c6 | 98 | 58 | 34 | 6 | 59.2% |
| Old Benoni: 2.c3 | 83 | 53 | 26 | 4 | 63.9% |
| Horwitz Defense | 83 | 53 | 27 | 3 | 63.9% |
| Queen's Pawn Game | 81 | 53 | 25 | 3 | 65.4% |
| Zukertort Opening: Slav Invitation | 78 | 44 | 29 | 5 | 56.4% |
| Caro-Kann: 2.Nf3 | 78 | 49 | 25 | 4 | 62.8% |
| Queen's Pawn Game: Modern Defense | 61 | 29 | 28 | 4 | 47.5% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 40 | 0 |
| Losing | 15 | 2 |