JAVED ALI

Javed Ali (merajjaved)

Meet Javed Ali, a rapid chess maestro who dances with knights and waltzes with bishops in a fairly entertaining and sometimes unpredictable style. Known online as merajjaved, this player’s chess journey is filled with thrilling ups, dramatic downs, and plenty of coffee-fueled late-night matches.

Rating Rollercoaster

Javed's rapid rating has shown a heroic climb from a humble 399 at the start of October 2024 to a newfound personal peak of 829 the same month — talk about a plot twist! Since then, Javed has been steadily working their way back up, currently hovering around 700+. In the bullet arena, merajjaved reached a peak of 1184 in November 2024, proving that the quick-blitz nerves are alive and kicking, even if the win-to-loss ratio in bullet games is a little less friendly.

Style and Strategy

With an average win lasting about 52 moves, Javed is not one to rush to conclusions—this player prefers to savor the battle, especially in the endgame, which appears in nearly 60% of their matches. Javed's knack for comebacks is impressive, winning roughly 79% of games when they’ve been behind. Those who underestimate Javed’s stubborn refusal to resign (resigning early only about 5% of the time) often get a lesson in resilience.

Opening Arsenal

• French Defense Normal Variation – A nearly unstoppable fortress boasting a 90% win rate.
• Scandinavian Defense Mieses-Kotrc Variation – Javed’s secret weapon with an impressive 75% success rate.
• Philidor Defense – Keeping foes scratching their heads with a 73% win rate.
• Sicilian Defense – Assertive and aggressive, winning 60% of the time when chosen.

When not unleashing these opening choices, Javed can be spotted trying out the Kings Pawn Opening, though the win rate there hovers more humbly around 40–55%.

Noteworthy Moments

Recently, Javed scored a quick and satisfying victory by resignation against stonehearted626 in a Rapid game on June 8, 2025. The game featured a cheeky 2. Qh5 attacking move that quickly unraveled the opponent’s defenses – a nice blend of tactical flair and good nerves!

However, not every day can be triumphant. On the very same date, Javed also suffered a checkmate loss against timbuktue, after a spirited battle involving the Pirc Defense. It's all part of the warrior's path.

Rivalries and Records

Javed seems to have quite the mixed bag when it comes to opponents. Some have fallen to merajjaved’s strategic brilliance with an undefeated record: stonehearted626 (100% wins), demarcusthebeast (also 100%), and many others rank at a perfect win rate. Others, though, seem to have cracked the code, handing Javed a few tough defeats.

Fun Facts and Quirks

• Favorite time to play? Around 2 PM, where a remarkable 85.7% win rate suggests Javed wields a mean chess brain just after lunch.
• The tilt factor is modest at 9, meaning a loss occasionally ruffles the feathers but doesn’t ruffle the entire nest.
• With a comeback rate near 79%, don't count Javed out even when the chips are clearly down.

In Conclusion

Javed Ali might not be the next Magnus Carlsen just yet, but with a mix of gritty comebacks, creative openings, and a surprising knack for turning things around, merajjaved is definitely a player to watch. Whether grinding through rapid games or lightning-fast bullet battles, Javed proves that chess is not just a game of kings but also a game of relentless spirit and occasional bold queen jaunts.