Hamza Haimoudi

Hamza Haimoudi (HAIMOUDI) - The Chess Adventurer

Meet Hamza Haimoudi, a chess player who approaches the 64 squares not just as a battlefield but as a quirky playground of strategy, surprises, and occasional chaos. Hamza’s journey through blitz, rapid, and bullet chess games resembles a thrilling rollercoaster ride – with dizzying highs and some epic faceplants.

Rating & Performance

At his peak, Hamza soared to a respectable 1062 in bullet, 1048 in blitz, and 990 in rapid, all in the summer of 2021 – a vintage year for poker-faced opponents everywhere. Since then, the numbers have had their ups and downs, showing the true grit of a fighter who’s never shy of a challenge or a comeback.

Playing Style

Hamza’s style is a blend of patience and surprise, with an impressive 64% frequency in endgames demonstrating resilience and stamina. He’s not one to quit early, resigning only about 4.5% of games, and tends to grind his wins out over an average of 62 moves. White pieces bring him a modest 42% win success, while black pieces are a bit trickier, holding a 33% win rate.

Opening Adventures

In blitz battles, Hamza has a fondness for the Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack (winning all 2 games played!) and the King’s Pawn Opening, where he enjoys a winning smile about two-thirds of the time. His rapid repertoire features the reliable Alekhine’s Defense Scandinavian Variation and Scandinavian Defense Closed, both tasty choices with 60% win rates—Hamza's way of throwing curveballs early and keeping opponents guessing.

Psychological Edge & Quirks

Timing is everything, and Hamza shines especially in the wee hours around 5 AM, boasting the best win rates then — so if you ever face him then, bring your best coffee and your A-game. He’s got a notable "comeback king" flair with a 72% comeback rate after tough positions and embraces the fight even after losing pieces, winning about one-third of those scrappy battles.

Notable Streaks & Opponents

Hamza once marched through a fearless 5-game winning streak, only to face a fearsome 13-game losing streak (it’s all part of the chess rollercoaster!). His toughest foe appears to be HAIMOUDIii with 27 games played and a win rate of 33%, but he’s had better luck with opponents like salmjvcr-44 and sensityvel (win rates of 66.7% and 100%, respectively), showing that persistence pays.

Recent Battles

Hamza's most recent win was an intriguing duel swinging through the King's Pawn Opening, King's Knight Konstantinopolsky Variation, sealing victory on time with some sharp queen maneuvers and timely rook attacks. Conversely, his latest loss saw him outmaneuvered in a Vienna Game Omaha Gambit, reminding us all that even warriors face setbacks.

Whether climbing up or dusting himself off after a stumble, Hamza Haimoudi's chess adventures bring intensity, humor, and heart to every game. So next time you see "HAIMOUDI" on the board, prepare for a spirited battle — and maybe a laugh or two along the way.