Majed Hamaideh

Majed Hamaideh: The Relentless Strategist of the Board

Born with a pawn in his hand and a mind wired for chess, Majed (a.k.a. hamaideh) is a player whose love for the 64 squares runs as deep as his tactical awareness. Known for a tilt factor of 10, Majed proves that even the best of us have our moments—though he bounces back with a spectacular 78.57% comeback rate after setbacks. Talk about resilience!

Majed’s journey in competitive chess is a rollercoaster of rating highlights and determined battles. His peak rapid rating soared to 1139 in November 2020, and his bullet prowess dazzled at a peak of 1196 in late 2019. Whether it's the long strategic fights in rapid or the lightning-fast blitz, Majed adapts his style and keeps opponents guessing.

Opening the game like a seasoned pro, Majed favors the Van t Kruijs Opening and the English Opening: King's English Variation, showing a near 50% win rate in rapid games with these lines. But never underestimate his love for the French Defense—it's like his secret sauce, bringing him a solid 55.46% win rate in rapid play in the French Sicilian Defense variation. A true chess gourmand, he tastes all kinds of openings!

Statistically, Majed excels when playing with the black pieces, boasting a slightly better win rate than when he has white (48.87% vs 48.14%). This might be a sign of a player who enjoys the challenge of counter-attacking, or maybe he just enjoys the thrill of being the dark horse.

Majed's battles are often long affairs, with an average of about 54 moves per game, win or lose—proof that he's not giving up without a fight. And when the clock strikes 23:00, he’s at his sharpest—the best time of day to catch his lightning strikes on the board.

Ever the tactician, Majed's average resignation rate is a humble 4.8%, indicating he’s not one to throw in the towel easily. Indeed, his games often culminate in intense endgames—the true marks of a seasoned chess warrior.

The Latest Triumph

In a recent encounter on May 25, 2025, Majed demonstrated his mastery over the French Defense, gracefully converting pressure into victory by resignation against a opponent rated close to his level. From strategic pawn pushes to well-timed queen maneuvers, this game was a symphony of calculated risks culminating in success.

You can witness this classic clash here: Majed Hamaideh vs. T17052025.

Off the Board

Outside the battlefield, Majed is probably the kind of player to chuckle over a blunder, curse at an unexpected sneaky check, and then jump right back into another rapid game with the enthusiasm of a beginner—because that’s the true spirit of chess: passion, persistence, and a pinch of humility.

So whether you find yourself facing hamaideh online or just admiring a game well played, remember: this is a player who treats each game like a grand adventure and every victory like a story worth telling.