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Sameh Sadek FM

samehsadek Cairo Since 2016 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟♟♟♟
45.7%- 49.2%- 5.1%
Daily 967 2W 0L 1D
Rapid 2432 22W 5L 1D
Blitz 2478 161W 151L 44D
Bullet 2440 1071W 1196L 95D

About samehsadek

Sameh Sadek (username: samehsadek) is a FIDE Master known for a fast, tactical approach—especially deadly in Bullet and Blitz. A prolific online competitor, Sameh mixes fearless gambits with deep endgame technique, making for entertaining and educational games watched by fans and foes alike. Keywords: Sameh Sadek, samehsadek, FIDE Master, Bullet chess, Blitz, chess openings, tactical play.

Playing style & strengths

Sameh favors high-tempo time controls and often steers positions toward imbalanced, tactical battles. Expect bold opening choices, resilience in comebacks, and long, grinding wins when the clock permits.

  • Preferred time control: Bullet (fast, tactical; tends to thrive under time pressure)
  • Endgame frequency: strong—often converts advantages deep into the endgame (EndgameFrequency ~78%)
  • Tactical awareness: excellent comeback rate and respectable win rate after material loss
  • Game lengths: tends to play long, instructive games (avg moves per win ~64)
  • Quirky trait: a notable tendency toward early resignations in lost positions—keeps followers guessing (EarlyResignationRate ~0.95)

Achievements & highlights

As a FIDE Master, samehsadek has hit impressive peaks across time controls. Highlights include top performances in Blitz and Rapid events and a sustained presence near the top of online Bullet leaderboards.

  • Title: FIDE Master (FM)
  • Peak (Blitz): 2603 (2025-03-02) — a testament to lightning tactical play
  • Peak (Bullet): 2461 (2025-11-23) — the preferred arena where Sameh shines
  • Peak (Rapid): 2457 (2025-07-25)
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Openings & repertoire (what to expect)

Sameh experiments widely but shows clear preferences and strong results in several sharp lines. Below are frequent choices and how they perform in practice.

  • Australian Defense — reliable results and a favorite in Bullet
  • Modern — flexible and successful in aggressive setups
  • London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation — used to punish overzealous opponents (London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation)
  • Sicilian Defense: O'Kelly Variation — a go-to in faster time controls
  • Batavo Gambit in the Bird — surprise weapon with high win-rate in Blitz
  • Often plays Colle lines and dynamic gambits to unbalance play early

Records, streaks & activity

Highly active across online arenas, samehsadek has built a large sample of games with mixed streaks—both impressive runs and tough patches.

  • All-time online record (selected): Bullet win/loss/draw and activity across Blitz & Rapid
  • Longest winning streak: 11 games
  • Longest losing streak: 12 games
  • Current streaks (at last update): winning streak = 2, no active losing streak
  • Strongest time-of-day form: surprising spikes in early-morning hours (best time often near 03:00)

Frequent opponents & rivalries

Sameh has faced a handful of opponents many times online; these matchups reveal personal styles and preferred counter-strategies.

  • hima-laya — one of the most-played opponents (close head-to-head)
  • pouyapourmehran — regulars in tactical skirmishes
  • hvichakk — balanced rivalry with many decisive games
  • Nicholasbenedict2007 — strong winning record against this opponent
  • ikaris_virako — frequent opponent with sharp battles

Fun facts & study pointers

Sameh’s games are a good study resource for players who want to learn how to:

  • Handle chaotic openings and transition into winning endgames
  • Play under severe time pressure—especially in Bullet and Blitz
  • Recover after tactical setbacks (high comeback rate)

Sample mini-game to watch and learn from (playback supported):

How to follow or challenge

Search for the username samehsadek on likely platforms and enjoy a mix of sharp openings, practical endgames, and the occasional comedic blunder (because even FMs like to keep viewers entertained). For tactical training, replay the Blitz and Bullet games—there’s a lot to learn from the adjustments and practical decisions made on the clock.

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