Mohammed Yasen: The Bullet Marathoner
Mohammed Yasen, known on the board as Mohamad-Taha-yasen, is a player who treats bullet chess like a sport, not a side quest. With tens of thousands of games played against the clock, he has turned fast play into an art form and reached a personal best 2590 (2026-07-28) in bullet along the way.
Born for Bullet
Mohammed clearly prefers the fastest format on the board. His profile is built on volume, speed, and an almost supernatural willingness to keep hitting the rematch button. He has played more than 17,000 bullet games, winning nearly 9,000 of them, and his longest winning streak reached 19 games in a row.
His rating journey shows a player who keeps climbing and refining his instincts.
captures the rise from a promising talent to a feared bullet regular.Opening Vocabulary
Mohammed has built a bullet repertoire around several sharp and unusual set-ups. His most trusted opening choices are:
- Scandinavian Defense: played nearly 2,000 times in bullet.
- Caro-Kann Defense: a regular weapon on the white side.
- Amazon Attack: his favorite way to grab the initiative.
- Center Game: proof he enjoys open, tactical battles.
- Bird Opening: another surprise weapon in the mix.
Rivalries and Volume
No opponent has faced Mohammed more often than ugetting, with 105 meetings and a rivalry that has stayed remarkably competitive over time. Aleksandar Dovijanic is another regular dance partner, and their 103-game series is one of the reasons Mohammed keeps coming back for more.
He has also survived an 11-game losing streak, which is a reminder that even bullet marathoners have tough nights. His 93.63% comeback rate means the fight is never over until the flag falls, and even after losing a piece he still wins roughly half of his games.
Fast Chess Quirks
- His best results arrive late at night, with a special love for 2 a.m. bullet sessions.
- He has lost more than 400 bullet games on time, which is basically a badge of honor in the format.
- His queen is his favorite checking piece, and he has delivered hundreds of checkmates in bullet.
- He plays a huge number of games every month, sometimes topping 1,000 bullet games in a single month.