mostafa aouadi

Profile of Mostafa Aouadi (aka mostadz)

Meet Mostafa Aouadi, affectionately known in chess circles as mostadz, a relentless combatant on the 64-square battlefield. Known for his unpredictable play and dogged determination, mostadz has been sharpening his chess skills steadily from a humble Rapid rating of just over 500 in early 2023 to an impressive peak of 978 in mid-2025. Now, with a Rapid rating lingering around 942, he’s definitely someone you don’t want to underestimate - especially on a bad day when the coffee hasn’t kicked in yet.

Playing Style & Strengths

Mostadz’s chess personality is that of a resilient gladiator: he loves long battles, averaging roughly 49 moves per win and just over 51 per loss. He’s got a slightly better winning score when playing with White (50.03%) versus Black (46.79%), but his never-say-die attitude means he has a stellar 66% comeback rate—turning games around even when down a piece or two. The guy’s basically the Rocky Balboa of chess!

But beware: he’s also been known to throw in the towel early about 12% of the time—sometimes you just know it’s not your day when the opponent brags in chat!

Opening Choices and Results

An aficionado of the classics, mostadz favors the King's Pawn Opening in Rapid games, boasting a steady 50.58% win rate in this popular battlefield. He’s also quite comfortable dancing with the Van t Kruijs Opening and the Bishop’s Opening, both of which seem to fit his style of pressure and persistence. His blitz games feature an impressive 73% win record against the Owens Defense - maybe something about those “Owens” just trips him up in a hurry!

Record and Stats Highlights

• Total Rapid Games: 3392 with a near even split between wins (1642) and losses (1639), and a few draws (106).
• Peak Ratings: Daily at 1058, Blitz at 754, Bullet peaking at 632, and his pride and joy - Rapid at 982 in January 2023.
• Best Time to Play: Catch him around noon; apparently, his brain likes sunshine and sandwiches at 12:00 for best performance.
• Psychological quirks: A tilt factor of 8/100 shows mostadz keeps a pretty cool head under fire. No rage-quitting chessboards here!

Notable Recent Games

In his recent battles, mostadz showed flair and determination: one game included a dramatic checkmate victory using the King's Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation, a tricky and balanced approach exemplifying his tactical skills and aggressive mindset.

Of course, not every day is a win. Mostadz recently suffered a loss on time in a tight encounter after pushing for an aggressive setup early on. Like any strong player, he treats losses as lessons and comes back stronger—and with more caffeine.

Fun Facts

• His winning streak peaked at 11 games—imagine the opponents' faces when that streak came crashing down!
• Despite his dedication to Rapid, he occasionally dips his toes into Bullet and Blitz... where survival is key and speed beats strategy (most of the time).
• His favorite “secret weapon” opening? The undervalued Van t Kruijs Opening, with an impressive 52.82% win rate in Rapid play. Sneaky and effective!

Whether mostadz is orchestrating a slow, grinding positional squeeze or unleashing tactical fireworks, one thing is clear: underdog energy with heart and hustle define this chess warrior’s journey. Keep your eyes peeled on him—his rating chart is on an upward swing, and losing to him might just become the new “oops” moment in your chess story.

“Mostadz: Turning pawns into kings, and coffee into checkmates.”