Reham Albalushi

Chess Player Profile: Reham Albalushi (aka keesmet)

Meet Reham Albalushi, a rapidly ascending player in the world of online chess - or as known by the username keesmet. With a peak Rapid rating of 219 achieved in May 2025 and a Blitz high of 208 shortly after, Reham has been making waves on the 64-square battlefield, even if the journey has been sprinkled with its fair share of ups and downs.

Reham's style could best be described as a blend of adventurous openings and resilience. Known for taking on the King's Pawn Opening predominantly in Rapid games, she boasts a respectable win rate of 53.57% there, proving that the classic "e4" move is still a force to be reckoned with. Her curious spirit is also evident in trying less forgiving lines like the Alekhine's Defense, although that yielded no wins yet (0% win rate — let's chalk it up to bravery).

If Reham had a chess motto it might be: "Checkmate or Resign, but never give up early!" Her early resignation rate is a modest 14%, meaning she’s tough-minded enough to battle through complicated positions — endgame frequency at nearly 28% backs this up.

Speaking of battles, Reham’s longest winning streak is 5 games (talk about momentum!), but don't count her out after a few losses, as her tilt factor is a cool 5—so she handles defeats with grace... mostly.

Stat Highlights

• Rapid: 58 wins, 62 losses, 10 draws across 175+ games
• Blitz: A budding Blitz player with 1 win and 2 losses
• Comebacks: A solid 39% comeback rate, proving she's no quitter when the chips are down
• Notable Opponents: Loves causing headaches for m1wrld, eyas07777, and shuchit0123 with a perfect 100% win rate against each.
• Fun fact: Reham’s best playing hour is around 1 PM, with a win rate near 70%. Clearly, the midday magic is real!

Recent Triumph

On June 2, 2025, Reham secured a memorable checkmate victory against m1wrld in a rapid game using the Sicilian Defense (B20). In a thrilling demonstration of tactical sharpness, she unleashed a queen sacrifice to expose the enemy king — culminating in a beautiful checkmate.

In Summary

Reham Albalushi is a chess aficionado who approaches the game with passion, a splash of audacity, and an eagerness to learn from every folded knight and pawn advance. Whether you're peeking her games to study classic openings or just to admire some daring queen moves, Reham’s journey reminds us all: in chess as in life, it’s about the game, the grit, and a little bit of keesmet.