Nassif Al Rayess

Nassif Al Rayess - Chess Adventurer Extraordinaire

Meet Nassif Al Rayess, or Nassifrayess to the chess community – a player whose rapid rating sits comfortably around 333 in the year 2025. Not quite Magnus yet, but definitely the kind of opponent who might keep you on your toes (or scratching your head) across 544 rapid games!

Career Highlights:

• Rapid Mode Warrior: 260 wins, 231 losses, and 53 draws. Nassif’s fighting spirit shines through furious battles that often average around 60 moves per game — patience is a virtue.
• Blitz Rookie: Has dabbled in blitz with a single game (and a loss). Clearly saving the explosive speed for future adventures.
• Longest Winning Streak: An impressive 9 games on the trot. Current winning momentum? One game and counting – could this be the start of a comeback?

Playing Style:

Nassif is a strategist who does not quit easily — an early resignation rate of just 8.62% indicates resilience, and a comeback rate of 69.23% reveals a knack for turning the tides against all odds. Also, if Nassif loses a piece, opponents beware: the win rate after losing a piece is a perfect 100%.

Whether wielding the white or black set, Nassif edges out a slightly better-than-even record playing black with nearly 50% wins compared to 45.56% as white. Average games tend to stretch into the late middle game, showing greatness in endgame mastery (played in 61.65% of games).

Favored Openings:

Although happy to open with the King's Pawn, Nassif’s secret weapons are definitely the Queen’s Pawn variations, particularly the Zukertort and Chigorin, boasting win rates over 60%. A Scandinavian Defense enthusiast, Nassif isn’t shy about mixing it up and testing opponents in less popular styles.

Chess Psychology & Opponents:

Nassif has a tilt factor of 9 – so a little emotional vulnerability exists, but hey, who doesn’t have their “bring me coffee” moments? Rated games win rates are noticeably higher than casual ones, showing Nassif thrives under pressure.

With 35 games against zak1969 and maintaining a cool 48.57% win rate, Nassif is no stranger to rivalries. Opponents like rasseljc and kabirg505 have tasted total defeat, with Nassif boasting a perfect 100% win record against them.

Fun Facts:

• Most victorious hour? 6 AM (62.5% wins) – Nassif might be a morning person or just a chess vampire.
• Least winning hour? 4 AM (0% wins) – even chess machines need sleep.
• Tactics alert: If Nassif loses a piece, the opponent loses the game 100% of the time. Magic or madness?

In sum, Nassif Al Rayess is a gritty, endgame-loving rapid player with a penchant for clever openings and a heart that refuses to surrender. Expect surprises, persistence, and a dash of charm on the chessboard – because with Nassif, it’s never just a pawn move; it’s a story unfolding.