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John Sabry: The Bullet Baron

John Sabry, known on the battlefield of 64 squares as john-1-6, is the kind of chess player who prefers his coffee strong and his time controls even stronger—Bullet is his jam, where he zooms around with a peak rating of 401 achieved in May 2025. Not a fan of long waits, John’s games are lightning-fast affairs, pushing buttons and bishops before most would even finish their opening thoughts.

His Blitz exploits have seen him touch an impressive peak of 412, showing that if speed chess were a race, John would probably be somewhere on the podium, medal in hand and a smirk on his face.

Though Rapid hasn’t been his favorite flavor—he’s battled it out only sparingly—the vulnerability of longer time controls hasn't stopped him from crafting some unforgettable moments, often employing the Englund Gambit to keep opponents guessing and their pawns trembling. With a dazzling 66.67% win rate on this opening in Bullet games, John proves he’s a nimble tactician who doesn't mind shaking the tree to see which pieces fall.

Who says openings can’t have personality? Between the Scandinavian Defense (52.17% win rate) and the almost cheeky Englund Gambit, John dances between classic solidity and unexpected gambits as if playing a game of chess and poker simultaneously.

John’s game is not simply about speed but also resilience: boasting an extraordinary 84.09% comeback rate, he could probably teach a masterclass on turning losing positions into surprise victories. When the going gets tough, John gets tactical.

Speaking of streaks, he once rode an impressive 11-game winning streak, though like all mortals, he’s felt the sting of defeat too, suffering a longest losing streak of 9—a brutal reminder that even kings can be toppled.

Fun Facts & Quirks

• Preferred Time to Play: Late night after midnight, when the world sleeps and pawns fear for their lives (best time recorded: 11 PM)
• Famous For: Wrapping opponents in bizarre gambits that either lead to swift victory or dramatic defeat
• Psychological Edge: Maintains an impressive win difference of nearly 47% between rated and casual games – John's serious when the stakes are high!
• Endgame Enthusiast: Plays on average 47 moves per decisive game, proving that he’s not just about quick wins—endgames are his playground too

Rivals and Victories

John’s matchups are a roller coaster of emotions. Against jashan37463 and evilcami, he boasts a perfect 100% win record, no mercy in sight. However, formidable foes like flower245 and oisinshevo remind him that humility is part of the game, as he’s yet to notch a win against them.

With a tactical repertoire that includes a winning mix of Scandinavian and Nimzowitsch defenses, as well as a ninja-like proficiency with the Englund Gambit, John is the unpredictability maestro of any tournament.

Recent Battle Highlights

In one particularly thrilling Bullet match on May 30, 2025, John edged out jashan37463 on time, outmaneuvering his opponent after a dizzying skirmish full of knight forks and pawn storms. It was chess like speed chess was meant to be: sharp, fast, and utterly unforgiving.