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Sam Raeisi

Username: Sam-Rise

Location: Dubai

Playing Since: 2022-10-28 (Active)

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Daily: 493
0W / 2L / 3D
Rapid: 371
22W / 16L / 6D
Blitz: 461
1577W / 1577L / 116D

Meet Sam-Rise

Sam-Rise embarked on a dedicated chess journey in 2022, starting with Rapid games and quickly gaining confidence by pushing his rating from an early 100 to a peak of 384. By the end of that first year, his Rapid rating settled around 371, showcasing steady improvement and a determined approach to learning the game.

Sam-Rise especially favors online Blitz play. Over multiple seasons, he has seen his Blitz rating move from 186 in 2022, rise beyond 400 in 2023, and even reach the upper 400s in the following years. In addition, he stepped into Daily chess in 2023, debuting at a rating of 606.

Playing Style

Known for pressing on into the endgame—over half his games culminate past the middlegame—Sam-Rise averages about 52 moves in victories and 62 moves in defeats. Fans note his remarkable “comeback spirit,” with a high rate of turning around tough positions. Although early resignations only constitute a small fraction of his games, he still strives to reduce moments of tilt and keep his focus intact.

Favorite Openings

Sam-Rise has experimented with a vast repertoire, ranging from the classic French Defense and Scandinavian lines to the more adventurous Nimzowitsch and Pirc setups. His successes often come from sharper openings like the Center Game Accepted or from gambit setups such as the Blackmar-Diemer and Smith-Morra, reflecting a dynamic, enterprising style.

Key Stats & Achievements

  • Overall Record: Rapid (22W/16L/6D), Blitz (1111W/1120L/80D), Daily (0W/1L/3D)
  • Longest Winning Streak: 12 consecutive games
  • White Win Rate: 49.36% | Black Win Rate: 46.72%
  • Current Daily Rating: 606
  • Preferred Time to Play: Morning hours (particularly around 9 AM) yield his best performance
  • Favorite Day to Play: Thursdays, hovering around a 50.9% win rate

Beyond the board, Sam-Rise relishes a challenge and displays perseverance when trailing in material—evidenced by a knack for late-game comebacks and fighting draws. While often embracing complex gambits, he manages to maintain a noteworthy balance between experimentation and fundamental chess principles.

As he continues building upon his year-to-year improvements, Sam-Rise remains a passionate and persistent competitor—equally at home in tactical melees and patient endgames. True to his name, he’s always on the rise.


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Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 453
2024 477
2023 406 606
2022 186 371
Rating by Year2022202320242025477186YearRatingBlitz

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 103W / 93L / 10D 93W / 106L / 6D 64.9
2024 232W / 219L / 17D 222W / 229L / 15D 59.9
2023 273W / 247L / 17D 266W / 274L / 18D 56.9
2022 26W / 43L / 4D 31W / 32L / 11D 54.4

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 1984 951 962 71 47.9%
Top Secret 393 189 191 13 48.1%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 22 15 5 2 68.2%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation 10 5 5 0 50.0%
Italian Game 10 4 6 0 40.0%
Scandinavian Defense 7 5 2 0 71.4%
Kings Pawn Opening 6 4 1 1 66.7%
Caro Kann Defense 5 2 3 0 40.0%
Three Knights Opening 5 2 3 0 40.0%
Scotch Game 5 1 3 1 20.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 4 0 1 3 0.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 44 22 16 6 50.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 12 0
Losing 12 1
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