Mohammed Alkhodairy is a formidable chess enthusiast known for his steady rise in the competitive chess arena, especially in bullet, blitz, rapid, and daily formats. With a peak bullet rating reaching an impressive 2558, Mohammed showcases sharp tactical awareness and a commitment to chess that few can match. His preferred time control is Daily, showing his love for thoughtful, strategic play.
Playing Style
Mohammed is a versatile player with a strong inclination towards long, strategic endgames. He rarely resigns early, preferring to fight in every position, and averages nearly 70 moves in victories, reflecting his endurance and deep understanding of chess.
Early resignation rate: 2.76%
Average moves per win: 69.5
Endgame frequency: 65.88%
Strong comeback rate: 84.03%
White pieces win rate: 51.27%
Black pieces win rate: 47.48%
Favorite Openings
Mohammed enjoys employing a varied repertoire, with a notable fondness for the Caro-Kann Defense and the English Opening. In bullet games, he has played thousands of games with the Caro-Kann with a nearly equal win-loss record, indicating a fighter’s spirit.
Caro-Kann Defense (including Exchange Variation)
English Opening (including Drill and Symmetrical Variations)
Dutch Defense
Amar Gambit
QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4
Notable Achievements
Peak bullet rating: 2558 (achieved July 16, 2025)
Peak blitz rating: 2452 (May 8, 2025)
Peak daily rating: 2380 (June 27, 2025)
Peak rapid rating: 2374 (June 6, 2025)
Longest winning streak: 28 games
Impressive comeback ability with an 84.03% win rate after losing a piece.
Rivalries and Opponents
Mohammed has faced a wide range of opponents with varying success. Notably, he has a challenging rivalry with the user “witty_alien” with a tough head-to-head record, though he dominates many others such as “besseralsbenj1” and “sjakkongen15”. His competitive spirit keeps games exciting, often pushing his opponents to their limits.
Fun Facts
Mohammed has maintained an impressive win rate even against players rated above him, proving he thrives under pressure.
His games often stretch well beyond the average length, showing he enjoys deep strategic battles.
He is known for making comebacks even when his position looks tough — his psychological resilience is a hallmark.
Mohammed, you have demonstrated impressive progress in your recent games, especially in longer daily time controls, shown by your steady improvement in rating and consistent wins. You have a number of solid victories against various opponents, using a variety of openings that suit your style.
Strengths
Strong performance with the English Opening and Caro-Kann Defense, which you deploy well in your games.
Excellent ability to maintain pressure and convert material and positional advantages into wins, as seen in your use of the center pawns and piece activity.
Good endgame technique, highlighted by wins that involve promotion and effective use of passed pawns.
Positive rating trends indicate fast improvement—your 1 month rating change of +966 and 3 month change of +992 reflect ongoing strong progress.
Patience and calculation skill, especially important in daily games where deeper planning can shine through.
Areas for Improvement
Time management: Several losses and wins came with decisions made on timeouts. Ensuring a steady pace and time awareness will help avoid losses on time and improve overall performance.
Handling complex positions: Some losses came from positions where defense was challenging against aggressive opponents. Working on defensive tactics could help you reduce losses in tough openings like Caro-Kann Advance and the King's Indian Defense.
Opening repertoire: While your main openings are solid, exploring additional lines or studying key plans in your current openings, such as the variations in the Caro-Kann Defense and English Opening, can add depth and versatility.
Opponent tactics and threats: Sometimes opponents have managed to create strong threats and tactical motifs that were missed. Regular tactical puzzles and pattern recognition exercises can boost this skill.
Suggestions for Next Steps
Focus on consistent clock usage during your games to avoid time pressure losses.
Review key moments in your losses, especially in the Coach-David game and others where defensive technique was tested, to understand better responses.
Deepen your study of your favorite openings by reviewing master games and thematic tactics in those lines.
Practice endgame basics regularly since your game record shows you handle those well but improvement there often leads to conversion of tougher advantage positions.
Maintain a balanced training routine with tactics, strategy, and practical game play to continue the positive slope of your rating trend.
Final Thoughts
Your steady upward rating trend, strong opening choices, and ability to finish games convincingly are all excellent signs. Keep up the hard work and focused study, especially on time management and defensive skills. Chess improvement is a journey and your current trajectory is very promising.
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