Meet Hamzeh Masoud: The Bullet Chess Marathoner
If you have ever wondered what nearly 28,000 bullet chess games looks like, meet Hamzeh Masoud. Known online as Hamzeh_Masoud, he has built a reputation as one of the most prolific and tenacious bullet chess players on the platform. His bullet peak rating reached 2874 (2026-08-04), and he shows no signs of slowing down.
A Pace That Never Stops
Hamzeh's workload is staggering. In March ́2026 alone, he played more than ́4,500 bullet games, sometimes averaging over ́140 games per day. He is equally comfortable in blitz, where he has crossed the ́2700 mark, and he has even ventured into rapid chess with solid results. But bullet is clearly his home turf.
His endurance is matched by his resilience. He has rattled off ́20 consecutive wins, and even after losing a piece, he still wins nearly half the time. His games tend to go deep, with most reaching an endgame, which is highly unusual for the bullet format.
A Repertoire Built for Speed
Hamzeh is not afraid to step off the beaten path. As White, he frequently opens with the Nimzo-Larsen Attack (1.b3), and he has scored impressively with the French Defense. As Black, he often answers 1.e4 with the Scandinavian Defense, a favorite that has appeared thousands of times in his bullet games. His willingness to play offbeat lines keeps opponents guessing.
Familiar Foes
With so many games played, Hamzeh has developed fierce rivalries. His most frequent adversary is boris1491, who has faced him ́143 times in a series that remains remarkably close. Another regular sparring partner is honorthehawk, against whom Hamzeh holds a narrow plus score.
Mind of a Grinder
Statistics suggest Hamzeh is at his sharpest around ́17:00,and he wins slightly more often with the white pieces. He rarely resigns early, preferring to fight until the last flag falls. His combination of volume, resilience,and unorthodox openings makes him a dangerous opponent for anyone, no matter the rating.