Hamzeh_Masoud: The Bullet Blitz Maestro
Meet Hamzeh_Masoud, a chess player whose keyboard might just be smoking from all the bullet games he's played! With a peak bullet rating of an astonishing 2716 achieved in May 2025, Hamzeh dances on the very edge of speed and precision. This grandmaster of rapid-fire decision making has surged through nearly 3,800 bullet games, scoring over 1,200 wins in a realm where milliseconds matter more than minutes.
But don't pigeonhole him as a one-trick speedster. Hamzeh also flexes impressive blitz credentials, peaking at 2670, and a nimble rapid rating topping out at 2388. Whether he's blitzing through the day with a win rate close to 50% or navigating the labyrinthine depths of rapid that demand more thought and less frenzy, he adapts like a chameleon.
Openings? He’s wielded the Unknown Opening and his Top Secret weaponry with sly effectiveness—though perhaps keeping some secrets just as the name suggests. Fun fact: Hamzeh boasts a perfect 100% win rate with Owens Defense in bullet (albeit from a single game, but hey, greatness often starts small).
Despite facing tough battles—his longest winning streak and losing streak both tip the scales at an intense 13 games—Hamzeh remains a resilient tactician. His comeback rate from adverse positions stands at a remarkable 82.8%, proving he’s not the type to throw in the towel easily.
When not setting records on the board, Hamzeh delights in the psychological warfare of chess. His Tilt Factor of 13 suggests occasional frustrations (who doesn’t get salty losing on time or by sneaky checkmate?), but his preferred hour to play, 10 PM, might just be his magic hour for sharp moves and victorious finishes.
His latest victory was a beautiful display of maneuvering in the Sicilian Defense, conquering his opponent with graceful precision and a swift resignation—a testament to his tactical prowess and patience under pressure.
In the world of intense time controls, rapid responses, and fierce rivalries, Hamzeh_Masoud stands out as a formidable force. Whether he’s burning through bullet games or holding his nerve in rapid, one thing’s certain: on the battlefield of sixty-four squares, Hamzeh’s kingdom reigns fast and fiercely.
Warning to opponents: blinking might just cost you the game!
Overall impression
You show energy and willingness to complicate positions in blitz. With sharper focus on planning and practical decisions, you can convert more of those chances into wins. A few targeted tweaks will help you translate initiative into consistent results.
Strengths to build on
- You thrive in dynamic, tactical situations and are comfortable applying pressure when the position opens up.
- You are willing to mix in clever trades to reach favorable endgames or winning material setups.
- You handle a variety of openings well and stay active, which keeps opponents guessing.
Key improvement areas
- Time management and move ordering: on sharp or tight clocks, favor forcing moves or simple, safe continuations to preserve control over the position.
- Endgame technique: work on converting advantages in rook endings and basic pawn endings, and practice keeping your king active in the endgame.
- Middlegame planning: after the opening phase, aim for a concrete plan (targeted pawn breaks, piece maneuvers to specific squares) rather than moving pieces without a clear goal.
Opening approach and planning
Consider consolidating a compact blitz repertoire. Pick 2–3 solid responses to common white setups and 2–3 plans against the main defenses you face as Black. For each, note the typical middlegame ideas and the key pawn breaks or piece activations that define the flow of the game.
Practical drills and study plan
- Dedicate 15–20 minutes daily to focused endgame practice, especially rook endings and king activity in simplified positions.
- Solve 5–10 tactical puzzles per day, focusing on patterns that appear in your blitz games (forks, pins, double attacks, skewers).
- Review 1–2 recent blitz games and note 2–3 turning points with alternative lines you would play next time.
- Incorporate a few longer blitz games (e.g., 5+3 or 3+2) to train planning under modest time pressure, then apply those insights to faster games.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| hugo-berthier | 7W / 7L / 1D | View |
| Eman Sawan | 21W / 13L / 3D | View |
| wateroflove | 1W / 2L / 0D | View |
| bopielmarionglero2 | 5W / 3L / 0D | View |
| Hemanthsankar | 1W / 2L / 0D | View |
| nycjack1 | 4W / 0L / 0D | View |
| beniboyyt | 0W / 2L / 0D | View |
| armankarimpour_yt | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| cachess10 | 1W / 1L / 0D | View |
| phuoctri0205 | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| boris1491 | 46W / 50L / 3D | View Games |
| David George Samir | 20W / 26L / 2D | View Games |
| drabmajor | 26W / 18L / 3D | View Games |
| Aryan Achuthan | 28W / 18L / 0D | View Games |
| Tran Khanh Phuong Vo, 11 years old | 21W / 19L / 3D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2571 | 2708 | 2388 | |
| 2024 | 2502 | 2478 | 2240 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2792W / 2633L / 244D | 2617W / 2766L / 284D | 72.0 |
| 2024 | 305W / 256L / 27D | 267W / 295L / 31D | 67.0 |
Openings: Most Played
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 1129 | 570 | 510 | 49 | 50.5% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 883 | 404 | 428 | 51 | 45.8% |
| Alekhine Defense | 541 | 265 | 250 | 26 | 49.0% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 412 | 204 | 188 | 20 | 49.5% |
| Amar Gambit | 320 | 166 | 140 | 14 | 51.9% |
| French Defense | 300 | 167 | 127 | 6 | 55.7% |
| Barnes Defense | 269 | 123 | 137 | 9 | 45.7% |
| Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit | 262 | 148 | 107 | 7 | 56.5% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 251 | 121 | 119 | 11 | 48.2% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation | 248 | 102 | 133 | 13 | 41.1% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 376 | 194 | 166 | 16 | 51.6% |
| Modern | 376 | 150 | 208 | 18 | 39.9% |
| Amar Gambit | 216 | 100 | 105 | 11 | 46.3% |
| Barnes Defense | 163 | 80 | 75 | 8 | 49.1% |
| Sicilian Defense | 140 | 59 | 76 | 5 | 42.1% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 128 | 62 | 58 | 8 | 48.4% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 126 | 57 | 61 | 8 | 45.2% |
| Australian Defense | 113 | 43 | 62 | 8 | 38.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 112 | 61 | 49 | 2 | 54.5% |
| French Defense | 101 | 53 | 46 | 2 | 52.5% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 48 | 33 | 14 | 1 | 68.8% |
| Barnes Defense | 44 | 23 | 17 | 4 | 52.3% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 13 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 46.1% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation | 12 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 83.3% |
| Australian Defense | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Döry Defense | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 50.0% |
| East Indian Defense | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40.0% |
| French Defense | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40.0% |
| French Defense: Classical Variation, Svenonius Variation | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Colle: 3...Bf5, Alekhine Variation | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 75.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 20 | 0 |
| Losing | 14 | 1 |