Mohsen Shakerdost

Mohsen Shakerdost - The Relentless Chess Journeyman

Mohsen Shakerdost, known online as mohsenshakerdost, is a spirited chess player who has been making waves on the digital battlegrounds of Chess.com. With a peak rapid rating of 1634 achieved in December 2023 and a blitz zenith at an impressive 1733 in April 2025, Mohsen embodies the spirit of perseverance over premature glory.

His rapid game record reads like a thrilling epic: 346 wins, 342 losses, and a sprinkle of draws, showing a fearless willingness to battle it out in almost 700 games. In blitz, Mohsen dazzles with a perfect record (1 win in his lone rated blitz game) and his bullet escapades show that speed chess might be less his forte (yet!).

Mohsen’s game style reveals a love for long struggles, averaging over 60 moves in wins, and even more in losses—a true marathoner in a world increasingly obsessed with bullet. Not afraid to admit defeat early when the position sours (only about 2.6% early resignations), this player values the art of endgame mastery, diving deep into positions with a 64% endgame frequency.

His top opening choices include some lesser-known but sharp lines: the enigmatic "Top Secret" variation—perhaps a wink to his secret weapon strategies—alongside a solid preference for the Center Game Accepted Paulsen Attack where he boasts a handy win rate over 55%. The Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation is one of his best-scoring gambits, winning nearly 65% of games there, proving Mohsen isn’t afraid to defy classical theory and surprise opponents.

Fun fact: Mohsen’s psychological resilience is legendary with a comeback rate close to 90%, and he even manages to win nearly half the games after losing a piece—a rare beast of tenacity! His best time-of-day to play is at 3 AM—a night owl’s delight or a vampire’s secret weapon? Opponents beware!

While his longest winning streak is a respectable 6 games, he’s endured rough patches like a stubborn warrior with an 11-game losing streak, but never loses heart. With a tilt factor of 11, he keeps his cool better than many mere mortals.

In recent play, Mohsen secured clever wins by resignations, often coaxing opponents into surrender rather than delivering checkmate—because sometimes, the psychological squeeze is mightier than the final blow. His latest victory employed the classic Caro-Kann Defense, Advance Variation, showcasing patience and a knack for squeezing out a win even in complex positions.

In sum, Mohsen Shakerdost is your friendly neighborhood chess gladiator: not an overnight grandmaster, but a persistent tactician with a flair for strategy, a knack for comebacks, and the kind of gaming spirit that makes each match an adventure. Whether you meet him on the rapid battlefield or blitz arena, expect a tough, clever fight filled with surprises!