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Jamal Adam CM

Username: Jamaladam12200620

Location: London

Playing Since: 2012-11-25 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟

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Daily: 1533
11W / 17L / 1D
Rapid: 1521
6W / 6L / 0D
Blitz: 1856
2200W / 2384L / 245D
Bullet: 1841
31W / 47L / 0D

Candidate Master Jamal Adam (Jamaladam12200620)

Meet Jamal Adam, a formidable Candidate Master officially recognized by FIDE, who treats chess like a relentless blitz battle and a dramatic story unfolding 64 squares at a time. Jamal’s journey started in the humble daily chess leagues in 2014 with a modest rating around 1200, but like a stealthy knight sneaking deep into enemy ranks, Jamal quickly escalated to a blitz turbocharger with ratings surging past 2100 at peak moments, making opponents question their life choices every time they face this fierce tactician.

With over 4,800 blitz games under their belt, Jamal boasts a gritty battle record full of epic wins and some tough losses — because every chess warrior knows that defeat is just a fancy way of saying “next game, I’ll crush you.” Their win-loss dance in blitz stands at an almost equal fight: 2186 wins, 2367 losses, and 244 draws — a testament to fearless fighting spirit and occasional spectacular blunders (hey, nobody's perfect, except maybe the chess engine).

Jamal’s playing style is a curious blend of patience and aggression. With an impressive 80% endgame frequency, Jamal refuses to rush, dragging battles deep, proving that the real fun begins after the queens are off the board. Their average moves per win hover around 73, showing their preference for deep, strategic marathons rather than quick skirmishes. Not to mention, their psychological resilience is stellar, with a comeback rate over 85% — when the chips are down, Jamal transforms into the chess equivalent of a superhero, snatching victory from the jaws of defeat.

Not all heroes wear capes; some wield tricky openings like the Alekhine’s Defense Scandinavian Variation, which Jamal plays with a sly 54% win rate over more than 200 battles. This opening gambit is like a secret weapon, repeatedly catching opponents off-guard, much like Jamal’s favorite tactic: blundering a piece but somehow clawing back to victory! Rest assured, this Candidate Master isn’t shy about trying bold lines — even if that risks an occasional tumble down the rating ladder.

When Jamal isn’t unleashing blitz storms, rapid and bullet are also in their arsenal. They peaked at 1944 in rapid and cracked 2024 in bullet ratings, proving that whatever the speed, Jamal’s mind races faster than the clock allows. But their true magic hour is 08:00 AM — bright-eyed and bushy-tailed! Opponents beware: mornings are prime time for Jamal’s tactical fireworks.

Off the board, Jamal is known for demonstrating sportsmanship, bouncing back quickly from tilt (an admirable tilt factor of just 14%) and famously breaking losing streaks. However, every superhero has their kryptonite; Jamal’s longest losing streak stands at a grueling 14 games, a reminder that even legends have their “Monday mornings.”

Most recently, Jamal clinched a sharp victory with the Black pieces in a Slav Defense battle by resignation — a testament to their ability to outmaneuver opponents into throwing in the towel rather than risking an epic downfall. Although losses happen, each is just fuel for the next fiery encounter.

In summary, Candidate Master Jamaladam12200620 is a player who embodies the rollercoaster that chess can be: part strategic grandmaster, part fearless gladiator, and part lovable wildcard. Watch their games for an unpredictable blend of deep strategy, resilient comebacks, and the occasional cheeky surprise. Whether you’re a fan or foe, Jamal’s chess journey is one you won’t want to miss!


🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
hashimabo 292W / 190L / 28D
Hamid Mohammed12200948 153W / 220L / 16D
Tarig Mosa 123W / 226L / 24D
alalim 137W / 92L / 15D
faiezco 119W / 112L / 10D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2023 2066
2022 2003
2021 1965 1471
2020 1691 2050
2019 1753 2025
2018 1796 2067
2017 1811 2000 1817 1200
2016 1763 2005 1835 1533
2015 1573 1763 1071 1238
2014 1688 1122 1200
Rating by Year201420152016201720182019202020212022202320671071YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2023 5W / 4L / 0D 5W / 3L / 0D 64.8
2022 8W / 5L / 2D 10W / 8L / 0D 76.2
2021 10W / 13L / 3D 10W / 14L / 3D 77.6
2020 117W / 133L / 17D 99W / 158L / 17D 76.0
2019 115W / 127L / 16D 105W / 144L / 12D 76.0
2018 145W / 156L / 11D 145W / 157L / 10D 76.2
2017 228W / 220L / 23D 184W / 265L / 20D 78.3
2016 379W / 308L / 30D 316W / 371L / 39D 77.5
2015 85W / 89L / 11D 80W / 91L / 13D 74.3
2014 92W / 88L / 8D 96W / 84L / 10D 66.4

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Alekhines Defense Scandinavian Variation 204 110 82 12 53.9%
Sicilian Defense Smith Morra Gambit Accepted 200 98 91 11 49.0%
Sicilian Defense Smith Morra Gambit Declined Push Variation 155 70 75 10 45.2%
Kings Indian Defense Normal Variation 127 70 48 9 55.1%
Alekhines Defense Exchange Variation 120 40 77 3 33.3%
Pirc Defense 104 59 43 2 56.7%
Alekhines Defense Normal Variation 91 39 48 4 42.9%
Giuoco Piano Game 79 34 41 4 43.0%
Alekhines Defense Samisch Attack 66 23 36 7 34.9%
Alekhines Defense Four Pawns Attack 66 28 38 0 42.4%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Catalan Opening 5 5 0 0 100.0%
Undefined 4 0 4 0 0.0%
Queens Pawn Opening 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Alekhines Defense Exchange Variation 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Queens Gambit Declined Catalan Opening 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Birds Opening Froms Gambit 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Three Knights Opening 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Reti Opening Kings Indian Attack 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Sicilian Defense Old Sicilian Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 16 0
Losing 14 1