Sammed Shete - International Master
Meet Sammed_Shete, a formidable International Master from FIDE who turns 64 squares into their own personal playground. Armed with a mind sharper than a freshly honed knight's edge and a rating that dances near the 2800 mark in blitz, Sammed's chess journey is nothing short of epic.
Career Highlights & Style
Sammed’s blitz rating soared to a peak of 2848 in early 2024, proving that when the clock ticks down, they tick up. Despite dabbling in bullet and rapid formats, Blitz has always been the battlefield of choice — where Sammed fights with tactical wizardry, impressive comebacks (a remarkable 81% comeback rate after falling behind), and a steady nerve that survives an occasional 'tilt' (a mere 17% tilt factor, almost like meditation in chaos).
Known for loving endgames (76% frequency) and playing long, intense games (an average of 70 moves per win!), this player clearly doesn't believe in rushing towards checkmate. It’s more like a marathon with queens and rooks.
Fun Facts
- White pieces are lucky: Sammed wins about 47% of games with White, but Black struggles not too far behind at 43%.
- Opening repertoire: From the Scandinavian Defense (with a perfect 100% win rate!) to the occasional sneaky Scandinavian Mieses Kotrc Variation, Sammed keeps opponents guessing.
- Streaky: Their longest winning streak reached a fierce 15 games, but even the best face a challenge—Sammed's longest losing streak hit 17 games once. It’s all part of the game!
- Peak performance time? Chess at 7 PM is when Sammed shines brightest, with a win rate touching a remarkable 57%!
- Games count: Over 7,000 blitz games played — that’s a lot of pawns danced across the board.
Recent Notable Game
On June 3, 2025, Sammed clinched a convincing victory against Atom596 in a Queen’s Pawn Opening (Zukertort Variation). Material and time pressure combined into a perfect storm, ending with Sammed’s opponent running out of time. It was a patient, strategic game reflective of their style: careful, tactical, and relentless.
In Summary
Sammed_Shete is a player who blends resilience, sharp tactics, and deep strategical understanding to dazzle on the board. Whether rattling off rapid-fire blitz moves or grinding deep endgames, Sammed embodies the spirit of a true chess warrior — always learning, sometimes stumbling, but mostly checkmating their way into the hearts of fans around the world.