Player Profile: Raed Shatnawi
Raed Shatnawi is an enthusiastic chess competitor known for a steady climb through multiple time controls. Starting his recorded journey in 2021, he has tested his skills in Rapid, Blitz, Bullet, and Daily formats, regularly taking on new challenges to refine his play.
Rating Highlights
Across the years, Raed’s ratings have shown noteworthy consistency and improvement. In 2021 Rapid, he reached a max of 1249 and ended the year at 1107. More recently, in 2025, his Rapid journey culminated in an 1118 rating, reflecting his continued enthusiasm for learning and adapting.
On the Blitz side, Raed has played impressively high volumes of games. A highlight was in 2022, where he achieved a max rating of 863 and ended at 819. He has shown resilience in Bullet too, once achieving a peak rating of 1116 early on.
Style and Strengths
With an endgame frequency of over 50%, Raed’s games often go the distance, revealing a player who does not shy away from deeper strategic battles. His White win rate stands at around 51.44%, while his Black win rate follows closely at 46.56%, indicating a balanced skill set from either side of the board.
Raed tends to handle losses calmly, but when he spots tactical opportunities, he can engineer incredible comebacks—his “Comeback Rate” sits high, reflecting a knack for turning difficult positions around. He also once enjoyed a 10-game winning streak, showcasing his potential when momentum is on his side.
Opening Preferences
Raed has explored a remarkably wide range of openings. In Rapid, he enjoys the Queens Pawn structures, notably achieving solid outcomes with variations like the “Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin” and “Zukertort Chigorin.” His Blitz repertoire is similarly broad, proving confidence in everything from Scandinavian Defense to d4-based openings.
Competitive Mindset
A Tilt Factor of 11 indicates he prefers to stay composed through challenging stretches, while his rated-versus-casual game results suggest he is at his sharpest in rated play. He typically needs around 48 moves to secure a win, highlighting a methodical, persistent approach.
Outlook
From his first recorded days in 2021 to his present progress, Raed Shatnawi continues to refine his chess understanding. Whether pushing a surprising gambit, battling in complex endgames, or rallying for a late comeback, he embodies a fighter’s spirit at the chessboard and remains determined to climb higher in the competitive ranks.
