Overview
Baqer Hameed Khalaf Al-Musawi (aka Hakona_Mateta) is a FIDE-titled Candidate Master known for a sharp tactical eye and a clear love for fast chess. A natural blitz specialist, Baqer combines speedy calculation with resilience — a player who can hang on, storm back, and keep opponents honest until the final move.
- Title: Candidate Master (FIDE)
- Preferred time control: Blitz — this is where Baqer shines and often chooses to battle.
- Notable peak: (for display in profiles and SEO-rich summaries)
- Recent rating trend snapshot (Blitz): [[Chart|Rating|Blitz|2025-09-2026-01]]
Playing style & strengths
Baqer is an energetic attacker with a remarkable comeback ability. Opponents should never relax — even when ahead, Baqer has a habit of turning tables through tactics and perseverance.
- Comeback rate: 84.48% — excels at turning difficult positions into wins.
- Endgame frequency: 67.94% — many games reach the endgame, where technique matters.
- Average decisive game length: ~64–69 moves — likes to grind (and occasionally brawl) to the finish.
- Psychological edge: strong late comeback instincts; tilt factor modest (11) — keeps a level head more often than not.
Openings & repertoire highlights
Baqer’s opening choices reveal a mix of classical and offbeat lines — comfortable in symmetrical defenses but ready to surprise with gambits when the moment calls for it.
- Well-played and frequently faced: Petrov's Defense — many blitz battles here.
- Successful classical lines: Giuoco Piano: Tarrasch Variation — a strong winrate in both rapid and blitz.
- Surprising weapons: Amar Gambit and Barnes Defense — deployed to force tactical games and practical chances.
- Other reliable choices: Caro-Kann (Exchange), Slav Defense and various Sicilian branches.
Head-to-head & notable opponents
Baqer has logged many repeat matchups and long rivalries online. Frequent opponents have shaped his modern practical experience.
- Most-played adversaries: gmbrhom (85 games), shs7_0 (50), ali_firas69 (32), alinazzar (30), imzcn (27)
- Signature records: vs gmbrhom — +48 −36 =1; vs alinazzar — +22 −8
- Prefers to test form against familiar rivals — where psychological edges and memory of past lines matter.
Streaks, milestones & match temperament
- Longest winning streak: 16 games — the kind of run that turns heads on leaderboards.
- Current winning streak (recent): 3 games — momentum is alive.
- Longest losing streak: 11 games — a reminder that even the toughest grinders hit rough patches.
- Strength-adjusted win rates: shows solid performance in Rapid and steady play in Blitz/Bullet.
Signature game (sample)
Here’s a short extract of a typical Baqer blitz fight — tactical, decisive, and entertaining. Use the viewer to replay:
Yearly trends & notable stats (SEO-friendly summary)
Across 2025–2026 Baqer put in heavy volume, especially in Rapid and Blitz. The profile below is useful for tournament reports, coach analysis and scouting pages.
- High activity in Rapid with strong peak performances — a valuable data point for event organizers and sponsors.
- Blitz focus: consistent play and fast tactical resolution — ideal for online events and blitz arenas.
- Average decisive game length and prep depth make Baqer suitable for both fast Swiss and longer rapid events.
Personality & fun facts
Baqer mixes seriousness with a pinch of humor at the board. Opponents report witty chat-box comments and a trademark “one-more-game” grin after epic finishes.
- Known to throw in an unexpected Barnes Defense just to see the look on an opponent’s face.
- Favorite hours to play: late evening sessions are productive, but the “best time” data amusingly points to early mornings for surprising wins.
- Coaching hint: emphasize endgame technique and avoid passivity in the middlegame — Baqer thrives when the position remains sharp.
Useful links & next steps
- Challenge or review: find match records against top rivals like gmbrhom to study recurring themes.
- Opening study suggestions: explore Giuoco Piano: Tarrasch Variation and Petrov's Defense for improved preparation.
- Peak performance marker for quick display: and .