International Master Khaled Abdel Razik (aka Khallod)
Khaled Abdel Razik, affectionately known in the online chess circles as Khallod, is a fierce competitor who holds the prestigious title of International Master awarded by FIDE. In the ever-accelerating world of chess, Khaled has demonstrated remarkable prowess, particularly in blitz and bullet formats, where his reflexes and sharp tactical awareness truly shine.
Starting with a modest blitz rating of 1322 in 2015 (barely a fledgling!), Khaled rocketed up the ranks like a shooting star, peaking at an impressive 2643 in blitz by late 2022. This guy does not just play chess; he blitzes through opponents like a whirlwind, boasting a solid overall blitz win rate of around 63%. Bullet chess? Even better. With a peak bullet rating of 2601 from April 2025 and over a thousand bullet games played, Khallod’s speed and precision intimidate even the fastest hands at the keyboard.
On paper, his statistics tell a story of a competitor who loves a good tactical melee:
- Longest winning streak: 34 consecutive wins (because why not?)
- Impressive comeback rate of over 80%, proving he never gives up, even when down a piece
- Psychologically strong with a tilt factor of 7 - apparently, even chess masters have their moments!
His style? Khaled prefers to play long and deep battles, averaging about 70 moves per victory, which hints at a fondness for grinding down opponents more than quick knockouts. White pieces or black, he maintains a commendable win rate (60% and 54%, respectively), showing versatility and strategic adaptability.
When does he play best? According to his stats, 2 PM is prime time for Khallod to deliver crushing blows on the board, with win rates cresting above 77% around that hour. Morning riser or afternoon strategist? Seems like the latter!
Off the beaten path, his opening repertoire remains a bit of a “Top Secret” — but with over a thousand games logged in blitz and bullet under this shroud of mystery, it’s clear it’s working. Opponents beware!
As for recent adventures on the battlefield:
- Latest Victory Highlight: In April 2025, Khallod conquered a challenging opponent with a Queens Pawn Opening, Mikenas Defense, winning by resignation after a tactical masterpiece lasting nearly 50 moves. Check it out here.
- A Tough Loss: Even masters stumble. A recent game against capatl ended in a time forfeiture, showcasing the brutal time pressure and razor-thin margins common at high-level play. Learn from every setback, they say!
To sum it up, Khaled Abdel Razik is not just a chess player; he’s a tenacious tactician with a rocket for a mouse and a mind sharpened to precision. Whether he’s streaking through bullet games or orchestrating a marathon blitz battle, Khallod is a name that lights up the chessboard – and occasionally, the internet chat rooms with his quick wit and unstoppable gameplay.
Next time you see a 2500+ rating flash in your opponent list, just remember – you might be facing the relentless Khallod!
Hi Khaled!
First of all, congratulations on a solid run of games around the 2550–2600 bullet range (2601 (2025-04-08)). Your tactical alertness and willingness to play fighting chess stand out.
What is already working
- Fast tactical vision. Your wins against higher-rated players such as Ken_2014 show an excellent ability to spot mate nets under severe time pressure.
- Pressure with pawn storms. Consistent use of h-pawn or a-pawn thrusts (e.g. 20 h4 h5 vs adj911) often forces concessions before pieces are developed.
- Practical instincts near time trouble. Many opponents drop pieces or flag once you create complications late in the game.
Key themes to improve next
- Time-management discipline. Four of your last five losses were on the clock rather than on the board (see the game vs capatl). • Aim to reach move 20 with >40 % of your initial time. • Use pre-moves in forced recaptures; avoid burning seconds on obvious replies.
- Over-reliance on the “Early c3” system with White. Opponents are starting to meet 1 d4 d5 2 c3 with immediate breaks (…c5 or …e5), equalising fast. Add one main-line d4 system to your repertoire (e.g. the London or Colle) to stay unpredictable.
- Queen placement in the Caro-Kann with …Qb6. In the loss to sortechess your queen was trapped after 12 Bxb6. Train that pattern: if White can answer …Qb6 with Nc3-a4-b6 or Bxb6, rethink the move. (Tip: look for an intermediate zwischenzug or develop with …Nd7 first.)
- Piece activity before pawn moves. Games where you push h- or a-pawns too early often leave pieces undeveloped (see vs rohith-p). Make it a rule: two minor pieces out before the third pawn push in the opening.
- End-game conversion. The loss to Grandseto reached a winning rook ending, yet you flagged. Spend 10 minutes/day on basic K+P and R+P drills so the moves become automatic.
Illustrative moment
Below is the decisive phase of your win against adj911 where you converted a material edge with accurate calculation. Replay it once, but then hide the board and narrate the moves to yourself—this builds visualization.
Micro-goals for the next 20 games
- Finish development before pushing the third flank pawn.
- Keep >10 seconds after move 30 ( shows a sharp dip when you drop below that).
- Add the line 1 d4 Nf6 2 Nf3 g6 3 c4 to test a King’s Indian structure and practise playing against a blocked centre.
Tracking progress
Re-check the
after one week. If time-losses fall below 15 % you are on the right track.Good luck, keep the pieces active, and remember: every saved second is an extra tempo you can spend on a winning tactic!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| mishalalzaid | 15W / 2L / 2D | View Games |
| lee_yeon_sung | 7W / 7L / 0D | View Games |
| vivalalechuga | 5W / 5L / 2D | View Games |
| Iaroslav Martemianov | 1W / 9L / 1D | View Games |
| ali shahibzadegan | 7W / 3L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2601 | 2010 | ||
| 2024 | 2497 | 1904 | ||
| 2023 | 2520 | 1898 | ||
| 2022 | 2535 | 2643 | ||
| 2021 | 2398 | 2620 | 1794 | |
| 2020 | 2537 | 2620 | 1822 | |
| 2019 | 2417 | 2616 | ||
| 2018 | 2439 | 2549 | ||
| 2017 | 2385 | 2506 | 1689 | |
| 2016 | 2482 | 2510 | 1597 | |
| 2015 | 1322 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25W / 12L / 1D | 18W / 16L / 2D | 76.4 |
| 2024 | 6W / 4L / 0D | 6W / 7L / 0D | 73.9 |
| 2023 | 33W / 25L / 2D | 32W / 26L / 3D | 72.4 |
| 2022 | 105W / 65L / 4D | 82W / 69L / 7D | 74.8 |
| 2021 | 35W / 17L / 4D | 32W / 27L / 3D | 70.1 |
| 2020 | 23W / 11L / 1D | 28W / 8L / 0D | 72.9 |
| 2019 | 20W / 24L / 1D | 23W / 20L / 2D | 81.1 |
| 2018 | 30W / 22L / 5D | 27W / 31L / 1D | 87.1 |
| 2017 | 15W / 13L / 0D | 5W / 21L / 3D | 73.0 |
| 2016 | 115W / 54L / 1D | 112W / 51L / 8D | 76.9 |
| 2015 | 1W / 0L / 0D | 0W / 0L / 0D | 61.0 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Defense: Winawer Variation, Advance Variation | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 71.4% |
| Amazon Attack | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Bobotsov-Korchnoi-Petrosian Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Gruenfeld: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Wolf Gambit | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| East Indian Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Modern Defense: Pterodactyl Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Australian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 85 | 51 | 28 | 6 | 60.0% |
| Australian Defense | 84 | 45 | 35 | 4 | 53.6% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 79 | 54 | 22 | 3 | 68.3% |
| Amar Gambit | 67 | 32 | 34 | 1 | 47.8% |
| Döry Defense | 61 | 36 | 20 | 5 | 59.0% |
| French Defense | 50 | 26 | 22 | 2 | 52.0% |
| East Indian Defense | 48 | 25 | 22 | 1 | 52.1% |
| French Defense: Exchange Variation | 30 | 19 | 10 | 1 | 63.3% |
| French Defense: Classical Variation, Svenonius Variation | 27 | 14 | 12 | 1 | 51.9% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 21 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 61.9% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 26 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 69.2% |
| Döry Defense | 20 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Australian Defense | 15 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 80.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 66.7% |
| French Defense | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 75.0% |
| French Defense: Guimard Variation, Thunderbunny Variation | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 30.0% |
| French Defense: Winawer Variation, Advance Variation | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 37.5% |
| French Defense: Advance Variation | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 87.5% |
| Benko Gambit | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 71.4% |
| Amar Gambit | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 28.6% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Rapport-Jobava System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Old Indian Defense: Duz-Khotimirsky Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 34 | 4 |
| Losing | 7 | 0 |