Hamza Gamal

Hamza Gamal (AKA HAMZA2008G): The Rollercoaster Rook

Meet Hamza Gamal, a chess enthusiast whose journey on the 64 squares resembles a thrilling rollercoaster ride — full of daring victories, humbling defeats, and comebacks that could make a phoenix jealous.

With a rapid rating peaking at 1013 in April 2025 and a blitz best of 722, Hamza’s tactical flair shines brightest in rapid chess. He’s got a knack for the Alekhine’s Defense, where he boasts a respectable 54.55% win rate — proving that sometimes unconventional openings can rattle opponents and rattle he does!

Not one to back down, Hamza’s longest winning streak proudly stands at 8 games, but just to keep things spicy, he’s endured an equally dramatic 8-game losing streak. Chess is all about balance, right?

When playing white, Hamza scores a modest 42.06% win rate and slightly better with black at 44.63%, showing a resilient fighting spirit from either side of the board. And speaking of fighting spirit, his comeback rate after losing a piece is a fierce 69.16%—a true testament to his never-say-die attitude.

Fun fact: Hamza is a master of the “early resignation” — he calls it the “strategic retreat” with a 20% rate. Sometimes you’ve got to know when to fold ‘em! But don't let that fool you; when it comes to delivering checkmate, Hamza knows how to close the game with a flourish, as shown in his most recent victory where he checkmated HeyWaitt in style with the Colle System.

Off the board, Hamza’s best time to strike is around 8 PM, when his win rate soars past 70%. Maybe that’s when his brainwaves are perfectly aligned to unleash tactical storms on unsuspecting foes.

When asked to describe his style, Hamza might say he’s "a combination of calm and chaos," perfectly balancing long strategic games (with an average 51.9 moves per win) and lightning-fast blitz battles where every second counts.

As for opponents, he has a love-hate relationship with some—dominating certain rivals with a perfect 100% record, while others have proven tricky to crack. But that's chess: a dance between mind and madness, wins and lessons.

Follow HAMZA2008G on Chess.com for more gripping tales of triumph and tribulation. Whether he’s crafting elegant checkmates or graciously learning from losses, Hamza Gamal reminds us all that chess is not just a game—it’s an epic saga.