Omar Mahfouz

Omar Mahfouz (aka senior3omar)

Meet Omar Mahfouz, a chess player whose journey has been a rollercoaster of brilliant triumphs and humbling defeats — although, thankfully, with more triumph than tumble!

Chess Odyssey

Since bursting onto the scene in 2017, Omar has shown a persistent and scrappy style across multiple time controls. His peak blitz rating soared to a respectable 1831 in late 2017, while his rapid skills exploded to a stunning 2000 in early 2025. Not one to shy from the fastest-paced games, his bullet rating reached the same peak of 2000 in March 2025 — proving he’s no stranger to playing at lightning speed, though sometimes his rook might still be figuring out where to go next!

Playing Style & Personality

Omar’s style is a mix of tenacity and tactical resilience. With a sturdy 70% comeback rate, he has an uncanny ability to claw back from losing positions — a trait any opponent would dread! However, be warned, his tilt factor of 15 means if things don’t go his way, the king might not be the only piece in danger of being thrown across the board.

He leans heavily into his endgame prowess, thanks to an endgame frequency over 64%, and his games average around 63 moves to a win, meaning he likes to think things through — or just drag the game on until his opponents lose their patience.

Stats & Quirks

• Total blitz games: Nearly 2,747, with a solid 48% win rate.
• Rapid play win rate: Just shy of 50%, dribbling between wins, losses, and draws.
• Favorite opening: "Top Secret" — clearly, Omar likes to keep his opponents guessing.
• Longest winning streak: 11 consecutive wins. Fear him when he's hot!
• Most challenging rivals: If you’re on the list (like “ssss_shobra” or “forsakennn_n”), prepare for a fierce battle.

Recent Highlights

Omar clinched a decisive victory against "hoochy99" in March 2025 with the Scandinavian Defense, Mieses-Kotrc Variation — resignation came swiftly after Omar deployed a calculated onslaught worthy of a thriller novel.

Of course, not every game is a win, and in April 2025, he handed a tough loss to Timax37 in a gritty Queens Pawn opening. But hey, every grandmaster was once a rookie who lost a few queens!

Beyond the Board

If Omar’s life were a chess game, it’d be an unpredictable combo of solid defense, clever traps, and occasional bold sacrifices — all sprinkled with a dash of humor. A chess enthusiast with the heart of a fighter and the soul of a strategist, Omar Mahfouz reminds us that the best victories come not just from the rating points, but from the passion and grit invested into every move.

So next time you face "senior3omar", remember: behind that username is a chess warrior ready to surprise you — just don’t let him catch you in one of his famous comebacks!