nawedshaikh

About Nawedshaikh: The Rapid Fire Chess Enthusiast

Meet nawedshaikh, a determined Rapid chess player whose journey resembles a thrilling rollercoaster ride through the 64 squares. With a peak Rapid rating of 225 reached in May 2025, Nawedshaikh has showcased flashes of brilliance and moments of “Oops, was that a blunder?” in almost equal measure. His games average around 45 moves — long enough to plot a grand strategy, but occasionally interrupted by some tactical fireworks.

Style & Strategy

Known for a cautiously optimistic approach, Nawedshaikh tends to deliver a quick rounded punch with aggressive openings like the Alekhine's Defense Scandinavian Variation and the ever-surprising Grob Opening, where his win rates soar at a perfect 100%. He’s definitely a fan of shaking things up early and keeping his opponents on their toes.

But don't let those dazzling opening stats fool you — perseverance sometimes takes a back seat here. With a longest winning streak capped at 2 and a brutal 4-game losing streak, Nawedshaikh knows the emotional rollercoaster of rapid chess all too well. Resigning early in 25% of matches might suggest a strong sense of realism or perhaps a strategic choice to save energy for the next epic battle.

Victories & Opponents

Across 19 Rapid battles, Nawedshaikh has a record of 7 wins to 12 losses, no draws — because who has time for boring stalemates? His most frequent adversary is nadeem-24, against whom the scoreboard reads 1 win and 3 losses. Not one to back down, he’s managed perfect records (100% win rate) against several opponents including 154ahs and maggie2222220 — perhaps his lucky charms.

Notable Games

One of Nawedshaikh’s crowning moments came with a brilliant checkmate victory against 154ahs using the Alekhine’s Defense Scandinavian Variation — a bold opener leading to a sharp endgame. In contrast, a recent heartbreaking loss by checkmate to nadeem-24 reminds us all that even chess warriors have their off days.

When to Catch Him at His Best

If you want to challenge Nawedshaikh, evenings at 18:00 seem to be his sweet spot — clocking a 100% win rate at that hour. Weekends are also fair game, especially Saturdays with a respectable 66.67% win rate. Just don’t expect him to be too kind on Sunday or Friday — those days are marked by zero wins.

Playing Nuances & Personality

Nawedshaikh plays with a tactical spirit: a 57% comeback rate when behind and a willingness to endure a few losses for the thrill of victory. A bit of a psychological rollercoaster with a tilt factor of 4, he’s the type to shake off setbacks and keep pushing forward, much like a knight galloping bravely into battle despite losing a rook.

All things considered, nawedsheikh is a spirited Rapid player embracing the unpredictable dance of chess — where every move is a new adventure, every loss a lesson, and every win a victory worth savoring.

Quick Stats

• Preferred Time Control: Rapid
• Peak Rating: 225 (May 2025)
• Longest Winning Streak: 2
• Longest Losing Streak: 4
• Average Moves Per Win: 34
• Average Moves Per Loss: 51

Recent Highlight

Check out this stunning checkmate against 154ahs, sealed in style with tactical precision!