Saad Hamdaoui - Chess Enthusiast Extraordinaire
Meet Saad Hamdaoui, or as many on the 64 squares call him, marco_mw9 – a chess player whose journey is as dynamic as his opening repertoire. From humble beginnings with a rapid rating starting around 214 in late 2024, Saad embarked on a meteoric climb, smashing the 1200 rating barrier by mid-2025, peaking at an impressive 1230 Rapid rating. Not bad for someone who occasionally contemplates resigning early (but only about 4% of the time)!
Saad's style is a delightful mix of patience and tactical bravery. With an endgame phase frequency above 54%, he clearly enjoys squeezing every last pawn and vestige of victory out of a position. His average game length reveals a battle-hardened mindset: around 56 moves per win and nearly 59 moves per loss, proving he’s no stranger to those marathon encounters that leave opponents pondering their life choices.
This player’s comeback rate is nothing short of inspiring, with a 70.73% success rate rallying after facing disadvantages. Lose a piece? Saad still wins almost half the time afterward – impressive resilience that would make even the toughest grandmasters blink. Meanwhile, his tilt factor hovers at a manageable 10, so while he may get a bit miffed at a blunder, he’s well on his way to Zen mastery.
Favorite Openings & Strategies
- Rapid Fav: Kings Indian Attack – with a solid 57.38% win rate out of 61 games, it’s clear this is Saad's go-to flexible weapon, perfect for sneaky positional play and sudden tactical strikes.
- Rapid Strategems: Giuoco Piano Giuoco Pianissimo Variation dominates with a 63.16% success rate, showcasing Saad’s love for classical, solid chess blended with modern ideas.
- Blitz & Bullet Highlights: Kings Pawn Opening is a blitz favorite, boasting a flawless 100% win rate in 3 games, and he doesn't shy away from the aggressive Scandinavian Defense either.
Judging by his peak blitz rating of 558 and bullet rating of 668, Saad handles the fast pace with competent agility—making lightning decisions that often leave his opponents wondering, "Did he just see that?!"
Recent Battles & Highlights
Saad's most recent triumph came in a rapid game against farina6, where he boldly entered the Scandinavian Defense, eventually winning by resignation after a complicated middlegame tussle. Not one to shy away from sharp lines, he seems comfortable pushing his opponents toward the edge… and then nudging them right off.
Of course, even the best have off days. Saad suffered a heartbreaker against 5kd5, falling victim to a checkmate after a tense endgame. Hey, nobody’s perfect—even Saad occasionally invites defeat with a sly grin and vows to come back stronger.
Fun Facts
- Best time to challenge Saad? Early morning at 7 AM, when his win rate peaks at a sunny 66.67% – maybe fueled by caffeine or just sunrise magic!
- Despite occasional tilt, Saad's games are rarely boring, mixing strategic finesse with tactical fireworks.
- Opponent beware: his psychological resilience means he's the comeback kid of the chessboard, turning dire positions into smiles and wins.
Whether you're looking to study some varied openings, witness a tactical rollercoaster, or just need a good story about the joys and pains of chess, Saad Hamdaoui’s games have all that and more. Keep an eye on marco_mw9—the name doesn’t just move pieces; it moves hearts.
“Checkmate is not the end, but just another beginning.” – Probably Saad, on a good day.
