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Hamed Wafa IM

Username: HamedWafa4

Location: Cairo

Playing Since: 2020-06-30 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟♟

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Daily: 906
1W / 4L / 0D
Rapid: 2172
6W / 5L / 1D
Blitz: 2807
3028W / 3489L / 508D
Bullet: 2916
1227W / 1385L / 166D

Hamed Wafa: The International Master with a Tactical Twist

Known online as HamedWafa4, this International Master is a force to be reckoned with on the chessboard. With a peak blitz rating soaring up to 2905 in 2024 and bullet blasting near 2962 in early 2025, Hamed's speed and precision have propelled them through thousands of games, leaving opponents scratching their heads in disbelief.

Hamed's chess journey reads like a thrilling novel filled with daring attacks and resilient comebacks. Their comeback rate is an astonishing nearly 89%, proving there's always hope even when the position looks grim. Perhaps their secret weapon is a blend of patience and bravado, with an endgame frequency exceeding 83%—clearly enjoying the cerebral thrill of squeezing victories from complicated positions.

Interestingly, Hamed isn't just a bullet-time blitzer; their rapid rating has climbed to over 2170 as of 2025, showcasing versatility and adaptability across formats. Yet, don't be fooled by the rapid rise—Hamed occasionally battles the infamous "tilt factor" of 16, hinting that even titans have their moody moments after questionable blunders. But hey, that’s part of the charm.

A Glimpse at Their Recent Battles

The most recent victories often come with dramatic flair. For instance, in a recent encounter against PracticeMakesOK, Hamed orchestrated a strategic symphony with the Trompowsky Attack, coaxing the opponent into resigning after a relentless pressure campaign.

On the flip side, defeats arrive as learning opportunities. Facing a worthy adversary like Dinosaurioyogurt, Hamed experienced a tough loss but remains undeterred, always ready to bounce back with fresh ideas and renewed energy.

Playing Style and Personality

Hamed’s matches often last an average of 80+ moves per game, proving they're no flash-in-the-pan player. With a black win rate of 41% and white win rate hovering around 46%, this balanced warrior knows how to capitalize on initiative and hold their own when under fire.

Off the board, Hamed is likely the kind who chuckles at their own blunders and instantly queues up the next game. After all, with a blitz win rate close to 47% on Tuesdays and an eye-opening best time of day at 5 AM, they might just be the mysterious early-riser rising to stalk opponents while the world sleeps.

In the grand theater of chess, Hamed Wafa doesn't just play the game—they perform it with creativity, grit, and humor. Watch out, because this International Master is always ready for the next move, whether it’s a tactical knockout or a sly strategic maneuver.


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Feedback for Hamed Wafa

First of all, congratulations on your recent wins! Your games exhibit strong strategic understanding and a good sense of timing, especially in the middle and endgame phases.

Strengths

  • Opening Preparation: You have a solid grasp of several openings like the Indian Game and Pirc Defense, which you've employed confidently to gain favorable positions early on.
  • Positional Play: You show good patience in maneuvering your pieces to optimal squares, applying pressure gradually and exploiting weaknesses in your opponent’s setup.
  • Exploiting Tactical Opportunities: In multiple games, you successfully found strong tactical shots (such as piece sacrifices and forcing moves) that led directly to decisive advantages.
  • Endgame Technique: You convert material advantage efficiently and maintain calm in complex endgames, as shown by your ability to force checkmate or induce resignation.

Areas to Improve

  • Time Management: Some losses suggest occasional time pressure. Developing a steady pace could help avoid rushed blunders in critical moments.
  • Handling Counterplay: In a few games, your opponent generated counterplay opportunities in the middlegame. Prioritize identifying and neutralizing such threats early.
  • Opening Flexibility: While your opening choices are solid, experimenting with alternative lines could broaden your repertoire and surprise opponents.
  • Calculation Depth: Review moments just before you or your opponent missed tactical shots; improving calculation can further reduce errors.

Recommended Focus for Training

  1. Analyze your losses to understand moment-by-moment turning points, especially around move 20-30.
  2. Practice time control games to build confidence in managing your clock.
  3. Work on tactical puzzles daily to sharpen your vision for combinations and defensive resources.
  4. Study endgame fundamentals to deepen your technique in equal or winning positions.

Keep up the hard work and maintain your focus on learning from each game. Your progress is clear, and with consistent practice addressing the points above, you will see further rating improvement!

Feel free to ask for an in-depth analysis of any specific game or position, or guidance on tailoring your opening repertoire.



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
bachira1995 0W / 2L / 0D
Amilal Munkhdalai 0W / 2L / 0D
Oleg Vastrukhin 0W / 1L / 0D
Daniil Dubov 0W / 2L / 0D
ganiev_artur11 1W / 0L / 0D
IMPERAGE 2W / 2L / 0D
S.L. Narayanan 0W / 2L / 0D
Shadow 1W / 1L / 0D
Tsvetan Stoyanov 11W / 20L / 0D
sunflowergw2 0W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
Anas Khwira 84W / 65L / 6D
Adham Fawzy 27W / 72L / 11D
Eric Hansen 19W / 57L / 5D
Alexander Velikanov 29W / 37L / 6D
Dmitrij Kollars 15W / 57L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2916 2825 2172 906
2024 2752 2760 689
2023 2635 2725 757
2022 1701
2021 1469
2020 1459 1952
Rating by Year2020202120222023202420252916689YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 394W / 374L / 39D 336W / 430L / 50D 85.6
2024 1156W / 1190L / 184D 1016W / 1334L / 169D 87.5
2023 718W / 735L / 122D 664W / 821L / 113D 83.1
2022 1W / 0L / 0D 0W / 0L / 0D 99.0
2021 0W / 1L / 0D 0W / 1L / 1D 79.3
2020 8W / 2L / 0D 10W / 1L / 0D 62.8

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 290 121 154 15 41.7%
Sicilian Defense: O'Kelly Variation 251 113 124 14 45.0%
French Defense: Advance Variation 219 114 88 17 52.0%
Barnes Defense 217 89 119 9 41.0%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 207 88 106 13 42.5%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 195 84 94 17 43.1%
Amazon Attack 194 77 100 17 39.7%
Modern 184 74 94 16 40.2%
Döry Defense 177 63 98 16 35.6%
Czech Defense 148 71 63 14 48.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Modern 151 82 64 5 54.3%
Caro-Kann Defense 127 69 48 10 54.3%
Amar Gambit 109 47 54 8 43.1%
French Defense: Advance Variation 95 40 49 6 42.1%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 88 34 48 6 38.6%
Amazon Attack 78 32 40 6 41.0%
King's Indian Attack 70 36 33 1 51.4%
Döry Defense 68 29 36 3 42.6%
Barnes Defense 61 24 36 1 39.3%
Four Knights Game 61 28 28 5 45.9%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 24 0
Losing 16 3