Rafat Issa IM

Rafat Issa: The International Master of Chess

Meet Rafat Issa, an International Master whose chess journey reads like a thrilling novel punctuated with intense battles and surprising turns — minus the dragons, but definitely with plenty of checkmates.

Starting out with a bullet rating of around 1900 in 2020, Rafat rapidly zoomed up to blazing speeds near the 2500 mark. Despite some rollercoaster swings (because who doesn’t lose a few games when playing over 100 bullet matches a year?), this player has shown true grit. Their blitz skills are even more fearsome, soaring past 2600 in 2024 — that’s grandmaster territory knocking on Rafat’s door!

Rapid games tell a tale of consistency and cool nerves — with ratings steady in the high 2300s and a knack for an impressive 65% win rate. Daily chess? Well, get this: 7 games, 7 wins. Someone clearly enjoys taking their time to savor those victories!

Playing Style & Psychology

Known for an incredible 91.85% comeback rate, Rafat turns around games with the finesse of a seasoned magician, never giving up even when down in material. Losing a piece? No problem — Rafat’s win rate after losing a piece stands perfectly at 100%. A tiny 14% early resignation rate suggests this player is stubbornly optimistic, refusing to wave the white flag prematurely.

Endgames are Rafat’s playground, occurring in nearly 86% of games — proving that solid, meticulous planning is a signature trait. On average, wins happen around 77 moves and losses a bit longer at 85 moves, showing a preference for deep, strategic duels rather than quick skirmishes.

Battlefield Records

With over 2,800 blitz games and 1,300 wins, and an overall win-loss parity in bullet and blitz formats, Rafat epitomizes the word “fighting spirit.” Even the toughest opponents, including some usernames destined for legend (and some for mild confusion), stand no chance when Rafat goes into full tactical mode.

Fun Tidbits

• Longest winning streak? A remarkable 15 consecutive wins. Yes, that’s a #ChessMood to aspire to.
• Time to play? Rafat seems to enjoy evening blitz battles, with peak win percentages happening between 21:00 and 22:00.
• Does Rafat tilt? Slightly (Tilt Factor of 10), but hey, who doesn’t when the "you-missed-a-checkmate" alarm goes off?

In sum, Rafat Issa is a formidable chess warrior — part strategist, part tactician, and part resilient gladiator. A player who proves that in chess, as in life, it’s not just about how you start, but how spectacularly you fight through till the end.