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Hamzeh_Masoud

Playing Since: 2024-06-25 (Active)

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Rapid: 2388
99W / 68L / 12D
Blitz: 2708
1750W / 1962L / 224D
Bullet: 2571
7523W / 7298L / 675D

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!


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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
Rating by Year2024202527082240YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

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
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