Ali Elsayd (Username: leoali9)
Meet Ali Elsayd, a rapid chess enthusiast navigating the battlefield of the 64 squares with a rating rollercoaster that would make any theme park jealous. With a peak rapid rating of a solid 701 achieved in April 2025, Ali has tasted both sweet victory and the bitter sting of defeat — currently sitting around a 429 rating but demonstrating resilience and dedication through over 220 rapid games played this year alone.
Chess Style & Personality
Ali's style is a unique cocktail: a mix of patient endgame maneuvering (nearly 38% endgame frequency) and a surprising flair for the dramatic, resigning early in roughly 10.6% of games — perhaps a noble protest against hopeless positions or just saving energy for the next battle?
Known for a stellar comeback rate of 66%, Ali never truly throws in the towel. Even when down material, there’s about a 41% chance Ali will fight back to victory, proving that trading pieces isn’t the only way to win – sometimes it’s about outsmarting your opponent's expectations.
Did you know? Ali’s best time to launch a rapid assault is bright and early at 6 AM, when the brain is as sharp as the opening moves.
Tactical Preferences
When it comes to openings, Ali favors the Van t Kruijs Opening (roughly 83 games), though with a modest win rate of 37%. Better success is found in the French Defense family, especially the Knight Variation, where Ali enjoys a respectable 60% win rate. The accelerated London System and classic Queen’s Pawn openings also make frequent appearances, showing a liking for solid, positional play.
Results in Battle
Ali’s record in rapid games stands close to even with 101 wins, 113 losses, and a handful of draws. While losses slightly edge wins, Ali shines brightest when facing lower-rated opponents, boasting an impressive ~85% win rate there. Tougher opponents pull that ratio down, reminding us all that every grandmaster was once a beginner.
Memorable Encounters
Ali has squared off multiple times against notable challengers like kingzachb and chapas61, with mixed results (a 50% win rate vs kingzachb). Versus damienl35 and some others, Ali enjoys a clean win streak — talk about turning up the pressure!
Highlight Game: A Modern Defense Masterstroke
In a recent spectacle showcasing Ali's tactical prowess, they employed the Modern Defense with 1.d4 against damienl35. After a series of strategic maneuvers and cautious exchanges, Ali clinched victory when the opponent timed out — and you thought chess was only won on checkmate!
Fun Facts & Quirks
- Longest winning streak: 6 games in a row — enough to intimidate the neighborhood chess club.
- Longest losing streak: 7 games — even heroes have their off days.
- Ali tends to play moves averaging 41 moves until victory, proving patience is a virtue.
- When playing with Black pieces, Ali’s win rate edges higher at about 47%, turning the tables against daring rivals.
- Despite fierce competition, Ali rarely gets tilted, scoring only a 7 on the Tilt Factor scale — resilience is key!
Follow Ali's journey to rapid chess greatness — every game a new story, a fresh challenge, and an opportunity to say, "Checkmate!"
Profile updated with statistics through mid-2025.