Hamdi Mehri - also known in the digital realm as "Hampovsky"
Hamdi Mehri is a chess enthusiast whose journey reads like a thrilling grandmaster's saga — if that grandmaster frequented the thrills and spills of blitz and bullet zones. From a modest blitz rating of 1266 in 2010, he has bulldozed his way up to a staggering 2680 by 2025, showing true resilience (and possibly some caffeine use). A master tactician, Hamdi's games are a mix of fiery attacks and elusively tricky endgames, with a knack for comebacks that would make even the toughest German shepherd tilt in admiration.
Playing Style & Strengths
- Endgame Wizardry: Hamdi demonstrates endgame mastery nearly 80% of the time, savoring those final battles where patience and tactics reign supreme.
- Comeback King: With a comeback rate of 84.82%, Mehri turns up the heat when the pieces don't favor him, channeling his inner phoenix to soar back from the ashes.
- Win rates: He enjoys playing with white (56.6% win rate), but black pieces are no slouch either (52.54%).
- Psychological edge: Only a 23 tilt factor despite thousands of games speaks volumes about his calm under online pressure—and the likely presence of a Zen guru in his life.
Rating Highlights
Hamdi’s ratings over the years reflect steady growth:
- Blitz: rose from 1266 in 2010 to a peak of 2680 in 2025.
- Bullet: crushing opponents with 2532 average rating by 2025.
- Rapid and Daily: solid and consistent around mid 1500s to 2200s.
Notable Records & Quirks
Hamdi's longest winning streak is an impressive 58 games—clearly, when he's on fire, he's like a Rook sliding across hot coals. But thankfully, his current streak is a modest 2 games, leaving room for more excitement and unpredictability! He has a positive record against most opponents, including some with 100% win rates - don't let him catch you unprepared.
Opening Strategy
Classified, let’s just say his opening strategies are “Top Secret.” But with over 23,000 wins in blitz, consistently winning 55.9%, it’s clear he's playing secret sauce that other players are envious of.
Daily Chess & Humor
When not bashing pieces online, Hamdi insects his daily chess rating into the 1500+ range and shows a deep commitment — or a massive coffee addiction — maintaining a tactical mind that sees the board like a 3D IMAX movie. If you ever want to beat Hamdi, prepare for a dance with a calm yet fierce opponent who tackles games with the precision of a ninja and the unpredictability of a cat suddenly pouncing on a laser pointer.
In short: Hampovsky is your average chess player’s nightmare and your chess workout's best friend. Never underestimate the power of the "Top Secret" opening and the lightning-fast reflexes forged by thousands of bullet games.