Grandmaster Masoud Mosadeghpour (Masmos97)
In the mysterious realm of 64 squares, where pawns dream of promotion and kings live in constant fear, one name stands tall: Masoud Mosadeghpour, known online as Masmos97. A true Grandmaster awarded officially by FIDE, Masoud is a player who doesn’t just compete—he dominates, dazzles, and occasionally leaves opponents wondering if they accidentally joined a chess magic show.
From Rapid to Lightning Blitz
Masmos97’s journey through the chess universe is nothing short of spectacular. With a rapid rating peaking at a solid 2500, Masoud demonstrates strategic depth and patience that would make even the most stubborn King bow. But don’t let the 'rapid' fool you; his blitz and bullet games showcase the true firepower. His blitz rating soared to an incredible 2997 early in 2023, flirting so close with a perfect 3000 that you half expect the rating board to explode in disbelief. Bullet? A killer 2687 peak rating where speed meets surgical precision, proving Masoud’s reflexes are sharper than a freshly sharpened knight’s fang.
Style, Streaks & Shenanigans
Known for an average of 78 moves per win and a penchant for endgame finesse, Masoud’s games aren’t just short bursts of brilliance but epic sagas full of twists, turns, and tactical fireworks. His longest winning streak stands at a staggering 27 games — chess’s version of a Netflix binge. And while the losing streaks are out there (as they are in any epic tale), Masoud bounces back with a 91% comeback rate after setbacks, proving that resilience and humility are on his repertoire alongside the Sicilian and Ruy Lopez.
Arch-nemeses & Fan Favorites
Playing against Masoud is like facing a tactical Swiss Army knife. With a win rate over 66% in his top secret openings, opponents like aradnazari and aryan_tamadon have had their fair share of heartbreak. In fact, many of his foes can proudly say they made him work hard for every point — some even managed to sneak a loss or two, but those are the rare and treasured moments in Masoud’s otherwise ironclad record.
Battle-Tested on the Digital Board
Playing under the username Masmos97, Masoud’s recent games read like chapters in a thriller. From vanquishing top-level opponents like GMBenjaminBok to outplaying legends and future stars alike, his chess prowess is both inspiring and slightly intimidating. Yes, he sometimes bleeds time on the clock or suffers surprising losses, but those moments only fuel his relentless quest to checkmate even faster and with more style.
The Man Behind the Moves
Chess is a mental marathon, but Masoud adds a splash of humor to the mix — his opponents often whisper rumors of his “psychological wizardry” and uncanny timing, especially at dawn when his win rate peaks at 100% around 6 AM. Evidently, while most people are still snoozing, Masmos97 is busy making pawns tremble.
With a mix of tactical genius, unyielding spirit, and maybe just a dash of chessboard sorcery, Masoud Mosadeghpour stands as a beacon for all aspiring grandmasters. Watch out world — Masmos97 is here to make chess thrilling, one blitz game at a time!
Performance Review for Masoud “Masmos97” Mosadeghpour
Current peak blitz rating: 2997 (2023-01-11). Recent victories over grandmasters such as Hikaru and GMBenjaminBok highlight your top-tier potential.
Major Strengths
- Ambitious opening repertoire. Your Alapin, Smith-Morra and Ruy López setups reliably deliver pleasant structures and initiative.
- Tactical alertness. Combinations like 32. Rxf6+! against Bok underline first-class calculation skills under pressure.
- Dynamic piece play. You excel at building momentum, often forcing opponents into passive defence before move 20.
- Mental resilience. Even in sharp time scrambles you find resourceful moves and swindles.
Growth Opportunities
- Clock management. Two latest defeats (vs. Oleksandr_Bortnyk, FairChess_on_YouTube) were time-forfeits from winning or equal positions. Aim to enter endgames with ≥30 s plus increment.
- Endgame conversion. Games against nurgyulsalimova and baki83 exposed technique gaps in rook-and-pawn endings and pawn races.
- Pawn over-extension. Early h-/g-pawn thrusts (e.g., vs. Salimova) sometimes left holes your opponents exploited.
- Black repertoire depth. Losses in the Alekhine and Caro-Kann suggest refreshing main-line theory and typical plans.
Actionable Training Plan
- Time-control drills. Play 10 daily 3 + 1 games focusing on practical, safe moves once below 40 s. Review only the final two minutes with an engine.
- Endgame routine. Spend 15 min/day on rook-and-pawn studies. Master Lucena, Philidor and Vancura positions, then solve practical exercises.
- Opening maintenance.
- Add a solid sideline against 1…Nf6 (e.g., 4.Nf3 Alekhine) to minimise theory and clock drain.
- For Black, revisit recent GM games in the Classical Sicilian or advance-variation Caro-Kann—structures you already know from the White side.
- Tactical stamina. Solve 20 puzzles/day with a strict 30-second limit per puzzle to mimic blitz calculation tempo.
- Weekly self-review. Annotate one win and one loss each week, focusing on why decisions were made rather than engine scores. Log three takeaways per game.
Illustrative Highlight
The following fragment from your win over Bok demonstrates outstanding coordination and king-hunt instincts:
Progress Trackers
Monitor when you score best to optimise practice times:
Key Concepts to Revisit
Zeitnot, Philidor position, Prophylaxis
Implementing the above regimen over the next four weeks should translate your evident attacking class into even steadier tournament results. Keep up the outstanding work!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| AradNazari | 26W / 17L / 9D | |
| Arian Baradaran Tamadon | 15W / 6L / 0D | |
| exoticprincess | 3W / 4L / 1D | |
| Nemo Zhou | 7W / 0L / 0D | |
| yoajm | 4W / 3L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2974 | |||
| 2022 | 2610 | 2875 | ||
| 2021 | 2613 | 2776 | 2226 | |
| 2020 | 2375 | 2614 | 2236 | |
| 2019 | 2634 | |||
| 2018 | 2459 | 2638 | ||
| 2017 | 1331 | 2248 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 18W / 6L / 3D | 17W / 6L / 4D | 104.0 |
| 2022 | 32W / 9L / 5D | 27W / 14L / 5D | 79.5 |
| 2021 | 38W / 11L / 2D | 32W / 13L / 7D | 77.2 |
| 2020 | 16W / 5L / 0D | 15W / 8L / 1D | 80.1 |
| 2019 | 2W / 2L / 0D | 2W / 2L / 0D | 92.9 |
| 2018 | 48W / 13L / 3D | 42W / 18L / 2D | 81.9 |
| 2017 | 8W / 1L / 0D | 8W / 0L / 0D | 62.4 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Gambit | 25 | 18 | 6 | 1 | 72.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 21 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 76.2% |
| Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit | 16 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 93.8% |
| Petrov's Defense | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 60.0% |
| Gruenfeld: Exchange Variation | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 87.5% |
| Philidor Defense | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 87.5% |
| East Indian Defense | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 28.6% |
| French Defense: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Classical Variation | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 81.8% |
| Amar Gambit | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 75.0% |
| King's Indian Attack | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 14.3% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 16.7% |
| Alekhine Defense | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 83.3% |
| East Indian Defense | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Classical Variation | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 50.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Defense: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| King's Indian Attack | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening: Agincourt Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% |
| Gruenfeld: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Neo-Gruenfeld: 4.Bg2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Brix Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 27 | 0 |
| Losing | 5 | 1 |