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motaz alfadil

motaz Jeddah Since 2010 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟♟♟
41.8% W 52.7% L 5.5% D
Bullet
1514
24W 49L 3D
Blitz
2190
38054W 47959L 4982D
Rapid
2079
404W 512L 94D
Daily
1316
17W 11L 0D

Motaz Alfadil, Known as motaz

Motaz Alfadil, who plays under the username motaz, is a seasoned online chess competitor with a remarkable appetite for long sessions, sharp tactics, and the occasional game that appears to have been personally offended by the clock.

Playing Style

Motaz has built a huge online chess record, with blitz as the main battleground and Daily chess listed as the preferred time control. The games often stretch deep into the endgame, reflecting a player who is willing to keep calculating long after many opponents have started searching for the resignation button.

The opening repertoire is broad and adventurous. The Scandinavian Defense appears frequently, while the French Defense offers another practical way to create tense, strategically complex positions. Motaz is also associated with the Benoni, Sicilian, Modern, and Scotch structures, suggesting that routine is welcome only if it comes with tactical possibilities.

Win Rate by Opening0%25%75%100%50%Barnes Defense: 41.3% over 7400 gamesScandinavian Defense: 40.5% over 6691 gamesBenoni Defense: Old Benoni: 45.1% over 4723 gamesSicilian Defense: 41.7% over 4490 gamesModern: 41.5% over 4393 gamesScotch Game: 44.7% over 4113 gamesBarnes Defense41%Scandinavian Defense40%Benoni Defense: Old Ben…45%Sicilian Defense42%Modern42%Scotch Game45%

Competitive Character

  • More than 86,000 recorded wins, losses, and draws across the listed time controls.
  • A longest winning streak of 16 games.
  • A comeback rate of 91.1%, evidence that a bad position is treated as a plot twist rather than a conclusion.
  • The queen is the most common checking piece, making it a frequent visitor to the business end of the board.

Notable Rivalry

Motaz has faced mam0061 more than any other recorded opponent, with 704 games between them. That is not merely a rivalry. At that point, it is practically a recurring television series with a chessboard budget.

Legacy at the Board

Motaz Alfadil's profile is defined by persistence, tactical resilience, and a willingness to play almost any position that promises a fight. Whether the game lasts a few frantic minutes or unfolds over several days, motaz brings the same message to the board: the position is not lost until the final move has been investigated, challenged, and possibly checked.

Bio last updated 2026-09-17