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Morteza Mahjoob GM

Username: Morteza_Mahjoob

Location: Tehran

Playing Since: 2017-11-21 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟♟

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Rapid: 2022
16W / 5L / 13D
Blitz: 2539
546W / 467L / 78D
Bullet: 2368
47W / 82L / 4D

Morteza Mahjoob - The Grandmaster of Blitz and Bullet

Meet Morteza Mahjoob, a chess Grandmaster whose rapid-fire tactics and bullet-speed moves have left many opponents scrambling for an extra pawn (or two) in bewilderment. Awarded the prestigious Grandmaster title by FIDE, Morteza is an undeniable force on the board, blending strategic depth with a touch of bravado that could make even the Queen blink.

Career Highlights

  • Peak Ratings: An impressive 2797 in Bullet chess, 2500 in Blitz, and a solid 2055 in Rapid play.
  • Longest Winning Streak: A jaw-dropping 28 consecutive victories, proving that when Morteza is on fire, even the toughest pawns tremble in fear.
  • Games Played: Over 1,000 blitz games, with a win rate hovering above 50%, which is no easy feat when facing the best of the best.

Playing Style & Personality

Known for an 81% frequency of endgame appearances, Morteza prefers the marathon over the sprint — a strategist who enjoys squeezing every last drop of juice from the chessboard. With an average of about 76 moves per win, patience is a virtue he possesses in grandmaster quantities.

Quick to bounce back with an astounding 85.7% comeback rate after losing material, he’s the David in many a Goliath battle, turning dire situations into glorious wins with a grin only a true chess lover can appreciate.

Psychologically, Morteza might have a tilt factor of 10 (who doesn’t?), but don't be fooled — his best games light up around 2 PM, and his moves at that hour are reportedly so sharp they could cut through steel.

Memorable Moment

One of his recent celebrated victories came against "MightyMove" in a Wild Indian Game, where patience met precision, culminating in a win on time after a beautifully contested duel lasting 37 moves. The game, filled with classic knight maneuvers and a bishop's quiet storm, is a testament to his steady and cunning approach.

Fun Fact

Morteza’s games suggest that when he’s feeling playful, openings are "Top Secret" — but on the record, they are anything but boring, flaunting a win rate above 50% across blitz and bullet, and nearly 45% in rapid. So, consider yourself warned if you ever want to peek behind that strategic curtain!

Rivalries & Opponents

With fierce rivalries against usernames like chesssmonsterrr and neftegor, Morteza dances on the edge of victory and defeat but always ends the game with flair. His record shows some matchups with a perfect win rate, while others have tested his mettle to the limits — after all, even Grandmasters have their kryptonite.

In Summary

Morteza Mahjoob is a Grandmaster who combines classical strategy with modern-day speed chess, wielding the pieces like a seasoned conductor leading a symphony of checkmates. Expect his opponents to fight hard, but ultimately tremble faster—because when the clock ticks, Morteza’s moves strike even quicker.


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Performance Review for Morteza Mahjoob

Your Current Snapshot

  • Peak blitz rating: 2500 (2018-12-17).
  • Typical openings:
    • White: Reti / King’s Indian Attack set-ups (1 Nf3, 2 g3) and occasional Italian (3 Bc4).
    • Black: Old Benoni structures (…c5 & …e5) and Indian-Game set-ups with …g6.
  • Time-control preference: mostly 3 | 0, where clock pressure is constant.

What You Do Well

  1. Early king safety & development. In many wins you castle by move 5 and keep pieces harmoniously placed—for example the miniature vs “MightyMove” (1 Nf3 Nf6 2 d4 g6 3 g3 …) where your coordination punished …g5.
  2. Piece activity over material. You don’t hesitate to sacrifice pawns for tempi (e.g. 20.Nbd6!! vs “MightyMove”) and often seize the initiative.
  3. Practical tactical eye. Motifs such as Nxf5, Nd6+ and rook lifts (Rf3/Ra3) recur in your victories, showing good pattern recognition.

Main Growth Areas

  1. Clock management. Five of the six recorded losses were on time or game abandonment while still playable. Your strength drops sharply in Zeitnot.
    • Aim to keep ≥ 30 s by move 20.
    • Consider 3 | 2 or 5 | 0 sessions to rehearse playing good moves fast.
  2. Conversion technique. Even in wins you sometimes need 2-3 extra chances. Train Technical Endgames (rook + pawn, opposite-colored bishops) with a 30-second per-move drill.
  3. Light-square strategy in Benoni/Benko structures. Games where you allow …Bb7-e4 or White’s Bf4/Bb8 ideas show the need for prophylaxis. Review model games by Kramnik on the Benoni restraining plan.
  4. Secondary White repertoire. Your only recent classical-time loss started from a quiet Giuoco Pianissimo (1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 …). Have two ready systems vs …e5:
    • Main line Italian with d4 breaks.
    • Or embrace your KIA style: 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d3 g3, steering play to familiar territory.

Action Plan (4 weeks)

WeekFocusExercise
1Time handlingPlay 10 games 5 | 0, forcing yourself to move by 40 s.
2Endgame conversion50 rook-pawn endings at 30 s/move on a trainer.
3Benoni clean-upAnnotate 5 GM games where White plays f4 & e4 vs …c5.
4Italian back-upPrepare a 15-move PGN file with branching notes for 1.e4 e5.

Illustrative Moment

The following fragment shows both your creativity and an area to tidy up (linger on move 34 when both clocks were under 15 s):


When You Play Best

Notice how your win-rate spikes during evening sessions:

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And how mid-week focus is higher than week-end blitz marathons:

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Keep It Up!

You already outperform most players once you reach a playable middlegame. By tightening your clock discipline and deepening one secondary opening system, crossing the 2500 blitz mark is realistic within months.

Good luck, and enjoy your chess journey!



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Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2368 2484
2022 2332 2022
2021 2412
2020 2554 2345 2022
2019 2081 2018
2018 2671 2416
2017 2073 2297
Rating by Year201720182019202020212022202526712018YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 31W / 42L / 2D 21W / 51L / 2D 74.4
2022 0W / 2L / 0D 0W / 2L / 0D 30.8
2021 31W / 29L / 9D 32W / 28L / 11D 85.1
2020 40W / 39L / 13D 52W / 34L / 4D 79.3
2019 97W / 54L / 14D 97W / 60L / 11D 74.7
2018 96W / 99L / 16D 92W / 103L / 12D 82.2
2017 10W / 2L / 0D 7W / 5L / 0D 76.6

Openings: Most Played

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 28 0
Losing 25 3
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