Meet mostafa-samir123, a rapid-fire chess enthusiast whose rating journey resembles a thrilling rollercoaster. From shaky beginnings with a lowly 685 in early 2025 to a peak rapid rating of 1347, this player never backpedals—except maybe in bullet time controls, where nerves and speed collide in chaotic symphony.
With a sturdy 560 wins in rapid chess and an almost equal share of losses (531), mostafa-samir123 proves that every battle counts—your wins might feel heroic, but the losses spice things up for perfect comeback stories. In fact, with an impressive comeback rate of 81.24%, few can claim resilience on this level.
Notorious for a low early resignation rate (~2.5%), mostafa-samir123 prefers to fight to the bitter end, averaging about 58 moves per win — yes, patience is truly a virtue here. Maintaining a solid defensive game, the player demonstrates strategic depth, often steering games into endgames, which occur almost 60% of the time.
Opening repertoire? A curious mix! The “Top Secret” opening is this player’s weapon of choice with almost 400 rapid games, boasting a balanced 49.7% win rate. The Italian Game and Scotch openings bring tactical fireworks, often leading to resignations from opponents admiring mostafa-samir123’s skillful maneuvering.
This player loves the afternoon grind, with the best hour to play being 3 PM, where focus peaks and foes tremble. Also, Saturday is their lucky day achieving a remarkable 53.04% win rate overall. However, beware the tilt! With a “tilt factor” of 9, mostafa-samir123 knows the frustration of tough losses but bounces back phenomenally.
Recent Highlights
Recent rapid victory via resignation against JimP55 using the Italian Game (game link).
Also boasts a clean checkmate win in bullet against cfredgotthejuice, showcasing sharp tactical vision (see it here).
Despite occasional setbacks against familiar rivals like jhonbarrero and adikadyr, mostafa-samir123 embodies the true fighting spirit of chess — never deterred, always evolving.
Fun Fact
If chess were a rollercoaster, mostafa-samir123 is the thrill-seeker gripping the bar tightly through dizzying highs and unexpected dips, fueled by caffeine, passion, and an uncanny ability to turn a losing position into a win. And yes, those 12-game winning streaks prove this is no ordinary competitor.
