Roula Mahmoud - Woman FIDE Master and Chess Enthusiast
Meet Roula Mahmoud, known in the chess world by the username rola92, a formidable Woman FIDE Master who has dazzled and occasionally dazed opponents across the digital chessboards since 2020. With a peak blitz rating soaring close to 1920, Roula’s style combines sharp tactical awareness with a surprising aptitude for comebacks—think of it as the chess equivalent of a thrilling movie plot twist with a checkmate punchline.
Playing Style & Strengths
Roula's games often last a marathon average of 67 moves when winning—so it’s not about the quick knockout, but about the slow, inevitable conquest of the board. Beware her endgame mastery; with over 76% endgame frequency, she truly shines when the king and pawns take center stage. Her comeback rate of nearly 86% proves she’s never out of the fight, and her modest tilt factor of 12 means she keeps calm under pressure—well, most of the time.
Career Highlights & Stats
- Peak Blitz Rating: 1920 (May 2025)
- Peak Rapid Rating: 1934 (July 2020)
- Peak Bullet Rating: 1899 (August 2023)
- Total Blitz Wins: 691 games, with a win rate slightly under 50%, showing tough competition and the flair to win just enough to keep fans excited.
- Longest Winning Streak: 10 games (A heatwave on the chessboard!)
- Opening Arsenal: Famous for a “Top Secret” style, Roula has played over 1000 blitz games with this mysterious approach leading to almost 50% wins.
Notable Recent Games
In recent live chess battles, rola92 has demonstrated her Sicilian Defense expertise, once delivering a spectacular checkmate that left the audience breathless. While not invincible (who is?), her losses, such as a tense time scramble defeat to "Featherfull," only add spice to her ongoing chess saga.
Fun Facts & Quirks
- She’s most dangerous at around 4:00 AM — maybe the queen and rooks come alive at night?
- Roula rarely resigns early (early resignation rate of just 2.34%); she’s in it till the bitter end, or the 188th move! (Well, a bit of exaggeration, but those endgames do go long.)
- Her win rate is slightly better with the white pieces (52%), proving that first-move advantage means something!
Whether you’re an aspiring player or just a fan of chess stories, Roula Mahmoud's journey is a charming reminder that chess is not only about numbers and ratings, but passion, persistence, and the occasional brilliant blunder that turns into a comeback.
Long live the queen - and her bishops!