Zahidul Islam Jahangir

Zahidul Islam Jahangir (aka Jahangor)

Meet Zahidul Islam Jahangir, affectionately known in the chess world as Jahangor. A rapid chess enthusiast with a rating rollercoaster that could give any thriller movie a run for its money. Jahangor’s Peak Rapid Rating hit an ambitious 700 in September 2024, proving he’s capable of some electrifying moves, though the journey since then resembles more of a scenic train ride with ups, downs, and some brisk stops at the station called "learning experiences."

Playing Style and Personality

Jahangor is not your run-of-the-mill grandmaster; no, he’s a tactician who often mixes thrilling suspense with moments of dramatic resignation—his early resignation rate is a modest 3%. With an average match length of about 60 moves per game and a knack for surviving tough spots (he’s got a comeback rate above 50%), he prefers playing the endgame like a seasoned storyteller wrapping up an epic tale. Don't be fooled by the numbers—he’s got a healthy dose of psychological warfare too, showing concern with an 11 on the "tilt factor" scale. After all, every chess hero needs their dramatic moments.

Favorite Openings

If you’re hoping to challenge Jahangor, prepare to face some classic queens’ pawn dance moves. He’s logged nearly 300 games with the Queen’s Pawn Opening and sports a respectable win rate just shy of 48%. His favorite secret weapon? The Indian Game, where he outshines his opponents with a near 61% success rate—clearly, he’s got a fondness for strategic complexity. Watch out too for his horwitz defense in the Queen’s Pawn family, a sly opening where his win rate sneaks over 52%. Opponents beware!

Notable Stats

• Win/Loss/Draw Record: 569 wins, 596 losses, 74 draws in rapid chess games—talk about experience!
• Longest Winning Streak: 8 games.
• Longest Losing Streak: 11 games (everyone has those days!)
• Best time to play: Sharp as ever at 9 AM, but watch out at 9 PM when focus wanes.
• White pieces advantage: Wins nearly 50% of the time as White.
• Black pieces battles: Holds his ground with a 42% win rate, proving he’s no pushover even without the first move.

Recent Games

Jahangor’s latest conquest came against speedy1214 who resigned after an intense battle involving the King's Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation. Demonstrating patience and cunning, Jahangor knew when to strike and when to keep the pressure mounting. His recent losses, including some tough matches against daddyaldo and adityarajjr, only add to his grit and determination.

A Bit of Fun

Jahangor might be famous for his strategic maneuvers—but rumor has it, he occasionally contemplates resigning not because he’s losing, but because he’s pondering whether to refill his tea cup. Either way, when the clock’s ticking, Jahangor is all in, blending brainpower and a touch of humor to keep the battlefield lively.

Keep an eye on Jahangor — a chess player who’s writing his own thrilling saga one rapid game at a time.