mohd saleem

Mohd Saleem (mohdktp) - The Rapid Rumbler

Meet Mohd Saleem, a swift and tenacious Rapid chess player whose games are anything but boring. With a peak rating of 577 (achieved in May 2025), Mohd dances through the 64 squares with the charm of a cunning tactician and the spirit of a relentless fighter.

Playing primarily in Rapid time controls, Mohd has logged over 760 games, reaching a respectable average rating hovering around 460. His record hovers near the edge of parity with 370 wins and 361 losses, plus a smidge of draws — proving every match is a battle, never a stroll in the park.

Style & Strategy

Known for a 16.34% early resignation rate, Mohd admits sometimes life's too short for dragging out those hopeless positions. But when the going gets tough, he boasts a 62.43% comeback rate — so don’t count him out too quickly! Average moves per game settle around 43, reflecting the thoughtful, strategic tussles he tempers between sharp attacks and calculated defense.

Mohd plays the opening moves e4 like a pro, dipping toes in King’s Pawn waters, favoring variations like the King's Knight Variation and the Bishop’s Opening Berlin Defense, the latter giving him an impressive 65% win rate. He's flirted with the tricky French Defense Knight Variation, hitting a high strike rate of 61.9%, suggesting he's no stranger to complex, flexible play.

Memorable Moments

Mohd’s recent wins read like a thriller novel: victories by checkmate, resignation, and even winning on time — the ultimate nod to his speed in Rapid games! His latest triumph involved taking down shaylez with a sharp King's Pawn Opening sequence, ending in a delightful checkmate. On the flip side, his losses have sometimes been at the hands of nimble opponents like vedant089, serving as reminders that even the best can blunder (or maybe just got too excited).

Playing Patterns

Mohd’s choice of battle time is interesting: his best hour is 10 AM with a stellar 100% win rate at 10:00 — maybe morning coffee helps him see those forks and pins clearer? Thursdays also seem lucky, sporting a 53.39% win rate, while afternoon play (around 16:00) is his sweet spot with a solid 55.64% success rate.

The People You’ll See Him Face

Mohd's rivalries are a mix of friendly duels and fierce contests. His fiercest opponent recently has been himanshun-kohli with five encounters, while he also boasts clean slates against players like zoolmay and citizengal, whom he has beaten every single time.

Why Should You Watch Mohd?

Because with Mohd, you get energy, passion, and the unpredictability of Rapid chess — a blend of quick thinking mixed with moments of dazzling strategy. Whether he’s orchestrating a mate or crawling back from near defeat, mohdktp provides drama akin to a chess soap opera.

Featured Game: Latest Win Vs. shaylez

Enjoy this slice of Mohd’s mastery where he opened with 1.e4, danced a tricky Qh5, and delivered a checkmate finishing flourish in under 40 moves. It’s a perfect example of his aggressive and cunning style in action.